In light of the Brisbane City Council’s announcement of the longest zipline in Australia to be built in Mt Coot-tha, some residents aren’t too happy about the development.
These residents fear that the construction of the ziplines defeats the idea of the tranquil recreation area and environmental refuge of the mountain. They also said that the the council still needs the approval from the State Government as well as to seek permission from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
There were also issues that point to the species that live in the mountain that will be affected by the developments such as the powerful owl and greater glider, which are both endangered. The mountain is also a bushfire hazard area. Its proximity to the quarry is also an issue since the quarry holds regular blasting.
The DNRM responded and said that the development is still being assessed and they are considering the residents’ views as well.
On the other hand, the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee greatly supports the development saying that this will provide a unique experience for tourists and the locals. They also guarantee that this will only have minimal environmental impact as the tenderers have also included measures to guarantee that their design will not negatively impact the natural environment.
Still, the locals are assured that there will be several opportunities for them to offer their feedback as the project progresses.
Community information sessions are scheduled for late January to early February 2018. For ongoing updates on this project, BCC has an online contact form or you may email them at cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
