A “without prejudice” legal discussion was held last week between Noosa Council officials and representatives from Cordwell Resources – operators of the Kin Kin quarry.
The discussions followed months of public protests, community meetings and council initiated roundtable meetings regarding the impact on the community and road safety of more than 200 quarry haulage trucks travelling on the narrow, winding Pomona-Kin Kin Road.
In a statement, council said due to Covid restrictions and lockdowns, it was the first time the two parties have managed to arrange a suitable time to hold such talks with their legal representation.
“At last week’s Kin Kin Roundtable, members were told the talks considered possible options to prevent proceedings being filed in the Planning and Environment Court,“ the statement said.
“Last week’s discussions would remain confidential to allow both parties to consider their options, prior to any proceedings being lodged.“
Kin Kin Community president Jann Bonsall said the community had worked hard to gather evidence over the past months.
She said they couldn’t predict what would result from the discussion so would just need to take a breath and wait.
Mayor Clare Stewart said Council has advised Cordwells and members of the Kin Kin Roundtable there were plans to commence proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court in about three weeks, if further agreements haven’t been reached.
