What do Tewantin people think of the State Government’s four storey, 42-unit development taking up most of the three blocks on the corner of Poinciana Avenue and Sidoni Street?
Well, judging by the snap poll by Noosa Today last Saturday morning in Poinciana Avenue, locals think it will be an eyesore and should never be allowed to happen.
Nineteen of the units are earmarked for affordable housing, although the number is “to be determined when finalised.” Residents’ opinion was generally favourable (“it’s badly needed for the homeless”) but there was disbelief they would stay “low rent” once it changed hands.
And the fact that the State Government’s four storeys was “over-riding” the Noosa Council building height restriction was condemned as “outrageous,” one speaker saying, “There should be more consultation and cooperation.”
Here’s what some of the residents had to say:
