Chevron impasse ends
State breaks stalemate but tensions remain high
BROKEN locks, holes in walls and floors can now be repaired at one of the city’s largest unit blocks after the State Government ended a six-month stalemate over who had control of the complex’s $7 million body corporate.
However, frustrated residents at Chevron Renaissance in Surfers Paradise say the war is not over and tensions remain high among the luxury tower’s 726 unit owners after it was left in “wreck and ruin”.
The Body Corporate and Community Management Commissioner (BCCM) ended a dispute between two committees late last year.
Members of one committee complained it had been voted out at an unapproved AGM in June.
After the complaint, the commissioner froze any action by the new committee until he could determine who was rightly in control.
Residents at the time told the Bulletin the decision meant all new contracts surrounding repairs and maintenance to the building were put on hold.
Residents on both sides of the debate declined to speak on record this week.
However, many said they were frustrated with the long wait to end the impasse.
In a decision released last month, the BCCM found the AGM in June to vote on the new committee was “void for irregularity”.
Immediately after the commissioner’s ruling, the new committee was voted in at an extraordinary general meeting.
However, as part of the BCCM’s decision, Chevron
Renaissance must hold a legitimate AGM by March 2020.
“It should be up to the owners who they want running the building, not the commissioner,” a resident in support of the new committee told the Bulletin yesterday.
“It was a six-month period when nothing could be done.
“It came to a complete standstill, the place was in wreck and ruin.
“There were broken locks that were left, doors that weren’t shutting, there were holes in walls.
“We had to wait for months and now have to get the building up to scratch.”
Another resident said they did not believe the fight was over, despite the BCCM ruling.
“It has caused a big divide among some people, it is extremely hostile,” the resident said.
“I don’t think it is over.”
SUZY Allan says she always wanted to be a pampered princess, but if her stepdaughter can have a makeover “it is even better”.
The Gold Coast’s first kids’ salon – Pampered Princess – launched in 2010 and offers children aged three to 16 individualised beauty services, as well as ontrend themed parties, high tea, makeup, chocolate facials, massages and hair workshops.
But it will cost you up to $600 for six girls for three hours.
Mrs Allan said Sophia’s first pamper party was a game-changer, and now they were regular clients.
“It is so glamorous with massages and makeovers,” she said.
“I cannot do this on my own. It is expensive and hard work.
“At the salon she is living the dream.
“I wish I had something like this, but it is even better that Sophia can experience it.”
Pampered Princess owner Laura Jones said: “It is the best place to let your inner princess out and hang out with friends. The salon is now always booked out.”