Concerns raised over proposed Glass House Mountains site as state investigates
By Mitch Gaynor
LOCAL residents concerned about a proposal to build a new school at Glass House Mountains are being told to provide feedback to the Sunshine Coast Council as soon as possible.
A new secondary school designed for students who have become disengaged from mainstream education has been proposed for 31 Bruce Parade. The property is located near the Glass House Mountains retail centre and train station.
The school, modelled on an existing campus in Caboolture, would be built over five stages for about 250 students across years 7 to 12, who face significant personal or educational barriers. The school would employ about 30 teachers.
While council has raised concerns with the developer over the centre-zoned land, GC&M News has learned that the development is code assessable, meaning it does not need to go out to public consultation.
Division 1 Councillor, Jenny Broderick, said interested parties should reach out to council. “While the development won’t be going to public consultation, feedback is more than welcome and will be taken into consideration,” she said. “We are aware of some concerns and we are happy to hear what other people still have to say.”
Those concerns include the impact of increased traffic. A traffic assessment report completed on behalf of the applicant stated that the school expected many students to use the train. However, the school has committed to upgrading Ryan Street.
The proposed upgrade will include the following:
- 2 x 3m wide through lanes with a 2.5m wide parking lane.
- Kerb and channel and formalised verge with full width footpath.
- Pedestrian crossing for access to the Glass House Mountains commercial precinct.
- Full sized cul-de-sac for vehicles to turn around and exit back towards Bruce Parade.
- Lighting, landscaping and shade/street trees.
The site had been previously approved for a shopping centre, however the project never eventuated.
It comes after a letter was sent on August 14 confirming the application had been referred to the State Assessment and Referral Agency, which will review its impact on state transport links.
To make a submission or comment, go to haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/submissions-and-comments-development-applications. Development application number: MCU25/0215.