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Public meeting venue changed

28/12/2020

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The weather forecast is for rain on Sunday the 3rd January.
The   aviation facility public meeting  will now be held at: ​
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The Progress hall
(Council Caravan Park, Porter Promenade)
12.30pm
​Guest speakers

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For more information
 0414 402315   
  


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Big Thank you to volunteers

24/12/2020

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Volunteers have been busy. since the community meeting at Ulysses Park on Sunday 20th Dec. ​​

  Laminated posters for  residents to place on their  fences are now available for pick up at Zephyr Coast boutique at Mission Beach village.   Information flyers are  also   available for distribution. 

​​Thank you Mandy, Sue (pictured left), Ian (below) and everyone involved!

A meeting with guest speakers will be held at 12.30pm 3rd December  at Ulysses Park following the village market.   
For more information contact  Liz on 0414402315 or Peter on  0429 179 152
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Wishing everyone all the very best  for  Christmas
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Campaign launched against Aviation Facility at Mission Beach

23/12/2020

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Photo Liz Gallie
 Media Release
 Community groups Mission Beach Cassowaries and Community For Coastal and Cassowary Conservation  (C4) are  working together on  a  campaign against  a proposed  Aviation facility at Mission Beach.

​More than 60 residents attended the  ' NO HELICOPTERS HERE' campaign launch   at Ulysses Park   following the  village markets on Sunday 20th December  to find out more about  what is being planned
Letter drops, posters and signs attached to boundary fences were some of the  suggested actions agreed to by those who attended the meeting. The community say they want  to send a strong message to the local council  that  a helicopter base is not welcome at the proposed location. 

Residents  who say they would be impacted by the development   describe the proposal as  'the industrialisation of the heart of Mission Beach'.
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Fifty five (55) submissions were received  opposing  Mission Beach Helicopters  Development Application  for a Material Change of Use (MCU) to establish an Aviation Facility at 2224 Tully Mission Beach Road, Mission Beach .

Those  attending the meeting claim  the  Planning Departments report   recommending approval of the development did not  properly consider the community concerns in  submissions  opposing the proposal.

Responding to community requests,  the  CCRC council voted 4 - 3  at their  general meeting on December 10th,   to defer their decision about the proposal until  their next meeting on 21 January 2021.

Peter Rowles of  C4 stressed they have no objection to  what is being proposed. "It is just at the wrong location". said Peter.

Liz Gallie agreed saying "There would be  much more suitable locations within the Cassowary Coast for  what is being proposed".  "This would introduce unacceptable noise  to a  tourism destination  between two World Heritage Areas  known for its quiet  village  character" said Liz ​. "We are asking the  council to listen to the people and to stick to the Planning Scheme"
The community is encouraged to attend a meeting at 12.30pm the 3rd January at Ulysses Park  following the village markets. Guest speakers will attend.   
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  For more information  
Contact Liz Gallie 0414 402 315
​Peter Rowles  0429 179 152
​www.aviation-facility.weebly.com 

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Mission Beach 'heart' under threat

18/12/2020

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Cairns Post - Bid to ground development

12/12/2020

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council defers Aviation Facility decision

10/12/2020

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 Monday 10th Dec 2020 
​The Cassowary Coast Regional council (CCRC) voted to defer their decision until  their next general meeting on 21 January. ​The vote was passed  4 - 3 with Cr Tschui, Cr Baines Cr Barnes and Mayor Mark Nolan voting in favour, Cr Millwood, Cr Pervan and Cr Faranelli against.
You can view  the live streaming of   CCRC General meeting 10 Dec 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y3  the Planner presenting the Aviation facility recommendation  starts at   3:55.42  
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Councillor Barnes: "Applicants have done a great job picking our shire to come to. I think it’s going to be  a great asset to our shire – if it is in the right place. I hope we don’t frighten this helicopter company off through making this decision (deferral)".
Mayor Mark Nolan:  "This is a renowned national company not a fly by nighter. They want to do a partnership with our council. It’s critical for our branding and our reputation that we are open about these types of DA’s.
In the year 2000, the Johnstone Shire was approached by Steggles and there was concern by the residents at the time and the councillors of the day listened to those people’s concerns and Steggles left Johnstone Shire established in Mareeba and currently employ 120 workers. So that’s the consequence of  ...ah...  being negative and not considering... ah... good applications from reputable people who are renowned nationally".
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CCRC Planning Department recommends approval of Aviation Facility

7/12/2020

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Read the Planners Report
​ The Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) Planning Department recommended approval of the the proposed   Aviation Facility.
​The  premises are intended to be used for any of the following:
  • ·The arrival and departure of aircraft;
  • ·The housing, servicing, refuelling, maintenance and repair of aircraft;
  • ·The assembly and dispersal of passengers or goods on or from an aircraft;
  • Any ancillary activities directly serving the needs of passengers and visitors
  •  Associated training and education facilities; and
  • · Aviation facilities.
Associated uses including medical transfers, aerial fire fighting and search and rescue operations will also be undertaken on an as required basis.
 


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     Court appeal   chronology
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    28th February 2022.
    C4  entered into a  compromise  settlement with Mission Helicopters. The appeal did not proceed to a court  hearing. 

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     3rd December  2021
    The appeal was reviewed.  Judge Morzone ordered  (above) the appellant (C4) to provide a list of matters they wish to be considered for inclusion in the proposed conditions attached to any approval  of the development application.

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     3rd September  2021
      
     Order (above)  made  by his Honour Judge Morzone QC.​
    Appeal review listed for  3 December 2021

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    6th August 2021
    Court ordered MH to  respond to  C4 correspondence by  August 15th. Appeal review   listed for 3rd September.

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    3rd June 2021
    ​Grounds on which Mission Helicopters, as co respondent ,   defended the appeal .

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    5th Mar 2021
    C4  filed to appeal the  Heliport approval  decision

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