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Frustrated by the nature and scope and lack of community consultation on the proposed long-term plans for Scarborough Harbour, a group of Scarborough residents has launched two e-petitions to challenge the draft master plan.

The Scarborough Harbour Action Group (SHAG) is spearheading the effort, with an e-petition on the state government’s website and paper petitions circulating across the peninsula. These can be found at various local businesses like cafes, pharmacies, hair salons, and the Scarborough Post Office.

SHAG’s core grievance lies with what they perceive as a poorly executed consultation process by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). They claim the Draft Master Plan, which proposes increased tourism, commercial activities, and a marina, fails to reflect community values and lacks evidence of proper consideration for resident feedback provided in 2021.

The group expresses “significant concerns” about potential negative impacts, including increased traffic congestion, parking issues, environmental damage, and the handling of contaminated dredge spoil. They allege that multiple attempts to discuss these concerns with state representatives have been unsuccessful.

SHAG’s e-petition demands a complete overhaul of the planning process. They advocate for an “open, transparent, and collaborative manner” that actively involves residents, local businesses, and the City of Moreton Bay.

Their ultimate goal is an “environmentally sustainable and community-supported plan” that prioritises the long-term well-being of the area for residents, visitors, and future generations.

The paper petitions close on 16th of May for collation and presentation to Parliament House, while the e-petition remains open until May 19th. Queensland residents can sign both petitions to amplify their voices.

This strong community response indicates a potential roadblock for TMR’s plan, originally slated for finalisation in mid-2024. With residents actively voicing their disapproval, the future of the Scarborough Harbour Draft Master Plan remains uncertain.

Published Date 21-April-2024

Launched in mid-April 2022, Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. is a hot, new brewery and eatery in Moreton Bay’s dining scene. Discover why this new brewery on the Redcliffe Peninsula is such a hit among the locals.

Owners Sonia and Guy Schweitzer named the new venue Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. as their way of honouring the location, its history and the community. This was not their first intent, though, but due to issues with an existing trademark, the couple decided to name it after the location where the brewery sits.

Inspired by their travels to some of Canada’s best micro-brewing sites, the couple has since been wanting to open a brewery in the Redcliffe Peninsula. But COVID-19 and other challenges forced them to pause their plans and wait for the right moment to launch the business.

And so when the opportunity came, they began searching for the perfect location that later led them to a waterfront site overlooking the Scarborough Harbour Marina. From concept to construction, the process became long and exhausting, but there was no turning back.

In September 2021, the two-level venue underwent a renovation which turned the ground floor area into a brewery and taproom, called The Engine Room. Upstairs is where the Upper Deck or the brewery’s dining space is located. Here, customers can enjoy their scrumptious meals such as fish tacos, sirloin steak with chips, soft shell crab sliders, giant chicken parmi and brewer’s cobb salad or simply admire the astounding harbour view and the Glass House Mountains with a beer in hand.

Giant chicken parmi with chips and slaw | Photo Credit: Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. / Facebook

Sirloin steak with chips | Photo Credit: Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. / Facebook

The venue was opened on 16 April 2022 with Sam Nunnikhoven, formerly of Green Beacon Brewing Co. at the helm of the brewery section. The beer offerings include Reef Point lager, Thirteen Hills XPA, the mid-strength Mariner and The Bay west coast IPA.

What are you drinking today? | Photo Credit: Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. / Facebook

And every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, customers get treated with live music featuring local artists plus large projectors and TVs showing live broadcasts of games to ensure guests are glued to their seats as they sip their ice-cold beer.

Discover more of what this waterfront venue could offer by visiting their website here.

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co. | located at 21 Bird O’ Passage Parade, Scarborough.

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Residents Launch ePetitions Against Draft Scarborough Harbour Plan

Something’s Brewing at the Scarborough Harbour Marina and It’s a Hit Among the Locals!