By JONATHON HOWARD
SEVERAL Peregian Springs residents have raised the question: “why can’t we join Noosa Council?”, as the boundary re-alignment debate gathers momentum.
The re-alignment bid has so far included Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs, but little to no mention of Peregian Springs.
In fact, several residents of Peregian Springs thought they were already a part of Noosa Council.
The idea of “EDV+PS” has since been raised and many Peregian Springs residents said the move “makes sense”.
Former Noosa resident Peter Barrett, who recently built a home in Peregian Springs with his wife Cindy, said they were shocked to realise they were no longer a part of Noosa.
Mr and Mrs Barrett said their values were in line with Noosa Council and they have appealed for other Peregian Springs’ residents to express their views.
“We’ve never had any issues with Sunshine Coast Council,” Mr Barrett said.
“We just feel our values are more aligned with Noosa Council – which is less pro-development.”
Mr Barrett has appealed for other Peregian Springs residents to come forward.
“The most logical boundary would be the Yandina-Coolum Road, although there are other options including the forestry roads that could make the new boundary,” he said.
However, EDV Residents Group president Johanne Wright said Peregian Springs was previously canvassed in early 2008 and revealed residents were divided.
“Peregian Springs would have to run their own race to be included in Noosa Council, as we are focusing on Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs,” she said.
Mr Barrett said he was happy to join any grassroots group that was considering a bid for Peregian Springs.
“I am simply raising the idea and wonder what other Peregian Springs’ residents think,” he said.
As a relatively new suburb, Peregian Springs is home to many young families who often shop and play in Noosa – more so than Caloundra for example.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Sunshine Coast Council said the full details of the boundary realignment had not been submitted.
“Council would need to see the full details of any transfer proposal before considering a boundary realignment,” a spokesman for Sunshine Coast Council said.
Have your say: Do you think Peregian Springs should be a part of Noosa Council? Email your views and comments to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au
