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IT seems whenever someone blows up a balloon there is someone also in waiting to put a pin in it. So it goes with the wedding chapel being operated by Synergy Enterprises Pty Ltd (GCB 25/7).
Councillors are reconsidering the approvals given in 1987. Hello, it is 2019 for God’s sake. Loosen up councillors and please work with the owners some 32 years later, in a constructive sense, to enable this fine venue to operate within present sound and traffic boundaries etc.
Councillors, if you haven’t inspected this venue go see what a superb place it is to “get married”. The owners have created something special for everyone attending a wedding. Children are well provided for, the accommodation on site allows guests the opportunity to stay the night should they require it. A helipad is available.
Councillors should realise that a venue such as this can succeed and operate without nuisance to objectors. ln another 32 years the 111 acres will most likely be subdivided into many different uses in the name of progress. Therefore, inspect this venue and issue workable restrictions to appease the objectors concerns.
Surely up to 150 wedding guests having a chat, a drink, a dance and a good time cannot be such a nuisance as to close it down.
I am not associated in any way with the development company but did visit the property some years ago at a promotional function which explained the facilities on offer.
Some consultation and commonsense here please.
ALLAN BATE, ASHMORE
AS a member of the Ashmore State School community, it is saddening to see inaccurate stories written about our lovely school.
No family is being forced to pay the voluntary student resource scheme fee.
If a family chooses not to pay the fee though, why should they then be outraged when their children are not able to participate in activities the fee covers?
The fee does not have to be paid in one sum and can be paid by instalments over the year.
The school is also willing and able to help families experiencing financial difficulty.
Instead of reporting the negativity of one or two parents, why not celebrate all of Ashmore State School’s positive achievements?
JO GUEST, ASHMORE
EVERY time a public official cites the weasel phrase, commercialin-confidence to avoid accounting for public spending, you can bet the truth is closer to commercial-in-competence.
ADRIAN NEYLAN, PALM BEACH
I SAW a yowie at Tallebudgera Camp back in 1982. Just on dusk trying to get up hill before being spotted. At least 6-foot 4. Muscular and hairy. Can’t fake that. All these years I thought I was crazy.
M BLISS, MOOBALL
MARK Bailey, self-praise is no recommendation (GCB 26/7).
The public can see without your biased, one-sided intonations. If only you supposed leaders would only shut up and do something and be less of media tarts, Queensland would be a better state.
FRED ERICSEN-MILLER, TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
WHERE is the State Government and their priorities when they can find the time and finance for a Olympic Games bid when the southeast is in a complete mess with failing infrastructure in place?
There is no future vision. Looking at the Palm Beach offshore photo (GCB 26/7, page 5) another concrete jungle is not so far in the distant future. It’s seems the developers are not happy until the whole of the east coast is a wall-to-wall barrier.
PETER LAZER, BILAMBIL