AROUND 30 Beerburrum residents raised concerns over traffic safety, bushfire risk and stormwater at a community meeting last Tuesday, September 9, over a proposed new service station at the entrance to town.
The development application for the 2377sqm former servo site, opposite Beerburrum State School and adjoining Glass House Mountains National Park, proposes a larger modern service station and convenience store with four fuel islands, operating from 4am to 10pm daily.
Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick told residents Sunshine Coast Council had sought further information from the applicant covering traffic, noise, air quality, stormwater, environmental and bushfire risks and economic need.
Residents, many of whom had reviewed the application in detail, questioned the proposed one-way access from Beerburrum Road, lack of a turning lane and potential risks to schoolchildren using the adjoining footpath.
Concerns were also raised about bushfire protection, the development’s footprint beside the national park and stormwater runoff from Mt Beerburrum.
The absence of electric vehicle charging facilities and whether the proposal was consistent with Beerburrum’s rural village character were also questioned. Public submissions have closed.
