The Sunshine Coast Council has rejected a company’s application to build a quarry at Beerburrum, prompting applause from Sunshine Coast locals seated in the public gallery this morning.
All councillors present except Councillor Steve Robinson voted to support Councillor Rick Baberowski’s motion to refuse the Barro Group’s application.
Councillor Baberowski said there is no need for the project and cited the amenity and well-being of local residents and the impact on highly valuable vegetation as key reasons for rejecting the proposed quarry.
Meanwhile, Councillor John Connolly disapproved of truck routes from the proposed quarry site to Steve Irwin Way passing through Beerburrum.