The Queensland Government has moved to permanently block plans for a quarry development at Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast.
The proponents of the quarry plan, which was called in by the Deputy Premier in March, have now formally withdrawn their application.
Following the withdrawal, the Deputy Premier and Planning Minister has moved swifty to prevent any future plans for a quarry on the site by removing a key planning overlay, the Government said in a statement.
Removal of the KRA reflects local sentiment and signals the strong community opposition to any future quarry plans, said Deputy Premier and Planning Minister, Jarrod Bleijie.
“The Crisafulli Government has listened to the Gold Coast community, who were loud and clear that they didn’t want this industrial scale project near their homes,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“After years of uncertainty and their concerns falling on deaf ears under Labor, the Crisafulli Government, including its local Gold Coast MPs, have taken action.
“Removing the Key Resource Area designation for the area sends a clear signal and reflects the community’s views.”
Member for Mudgeeraba, Ros Bates said the move was a win for people power.
“Every single person who took up this fight should be incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved not just for themselves and their families, but for future generations of our community,” Ms Bates said.
“This was only possible because of the strength and solidarity we showed as a community, and I’m eternally grateful for the thousands of people who used their voice to shout down this quarry.”
