Resident group Friends of Yaroomba is calling for hundreds of cars to join in the upcoming traffic display on David Low Way at Yaroomba from 3.30pm on Sunday 27 September.
Spokesperson Kathryn Hyman said the event was back by popular demand and was an opportunity for the community to show its support for the new legal challenge to preserve the low-key lifestyle of the area.
“The Sekisui project is expected to add another 900 cars to this road system during the busiest hour of the morning and again in the evening. The traffic is already a known issue right out to the Coolum roundabout and onto the Motorway, south along David Low Way to the airport and north through the Coolum township.”
“Residents have been fighting this beachfront project at Yaroomba for several years. We have launched a new fundraising campaign to help cover legal fees to take the case against Sekisui House and Sunshine Coast Council to the Court of Appeal in the Supreme Court. “
Ms Hyman said locals are still talking about the inaugural traffic display held in November 2017. “If you missed it last time make sure you experience the outstanding community spirit this time. Put the kids and dogs in the car and come out in old jalopies, new cars, and everything in between with signs and car lights on. Join in some fun while making a point that the voice of the people does matter.”
Volunteers will be in place with donation buckets to collect gold coins and notes as cars drive by. Cars in the display will circle past the Yaroomba development site to show what the daily increase in peak hour traffic will feel like for people needing to get to work or take their children to school in the mornings and home again in the evenings.
“Last time we had 200 cars participating. This year we are encouraging even more people to join in so that we get closer to what the real traffic impact will be.”
The Yaroomba traffic display is a Covid-safe event that runs from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm on Sunday September 27. “To prevent a snail trail of traffic on a daily basis please donate to our GoFundMe campaign,” Ms Hyman said. Donations can also be made online at www.gofundme.com and search for Yaroomba.
