Local action group, Save Our Foreshore (SOF), are calling out for public support following news that legal action to fight the Council approved 47.7 metre high-rise development could amount to $150,000.
So far, all legal costs have been covered by donations but funds are running low and the legal costs are getting higher.
“To date we have paid for preliminary legal advice and all ongoing legal costs, including appearances of our solicitors and barrister to three preliminary hearings in Brisbane,” said spokesperson for SOF, Faye Chapman.
“We need to build our fighting fund now because prior to the actual seven-day court hearing our lawyers will require us to deposit funds in their Trust fund to cover the estimated costs of $150,000.”
SOF has engaged a planning expert, a visual impact expert and has also submitted laypersons statements in regards to visual impact, storm surge and community expectations.
The main point of contention is that the approved development at Port of Airlie exceeds the recommended building height level for the site and a high-rise hotel on this land will become an eye sore.
SOF also believe that the development goes against the small-town-feel upon which Airlie Beach has built its tourism brand.
An approved town plan from ten years ago detailed a three to four storey resort for the site with a leisurely lagoon and tropical surrounds.
Many feel that the new development completely contradicts this town plan and SOF managed to get over 2000 signatures to support their fight.
They are now looking for additional financial support from the community and can be reached through their Facebook page.
The site of the approved 47.7 metre high-rise hotel. Image supplied
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