Sunshine Butterflies volunteer Bree Johnson last week presented a petition of 640 signatures and letters of support to Noosa Council and made an emotional and heartfelt plea to acting chief executive officer Larry Sengstock to get behind the building of a bike and walking path from Tewantin to Lake Cooroibah.
“Our question is, what more do we need to provide to further substantiate our case?” she asked.
Bree, who is disabled and can’t drive, cycles or rides a scooter to work every day along that route, so she is committed to the cause. So is fellow Sunshine Butterfly Lucy Mills, and the two women have worked tirelessly to turn council around on this issue.
Bree said the extended path would greatly benefit the surrounding communities including Cooroibah and Tewantin, and of course the Sunshine Butterflies School. Sunshine Butterflies supports over 150 people living with disability in the Noosa Shire, employs more than 100 staff and has a team of dedicated volunteers.
Bree and Lucy have found a strong ally in Cr Amelia Lorentson who told Noosa Today:
“When I met Bree a few months ago, I knew she meant business. She and Lucy are making it their mission to get council to take notice. I have never seen a woman more determined and brave!“
Mr Sengstock told Bree council would reassess its priorities to deliver the project for the community when it had more available funds in the future.
