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Locals Say No to Approved Housing Development in Deception Bay

33 Joseph Crescent, Deception Bay (Photo Credit: Google Street View)

A plan to develop a paddock into a subdivision has met a storm of opposition from Deception Bay residents.

The subject site, located at 33 Joseph Crescent and 46 Bancroft Terrace, has been earmarked for housing as part of Tricrest Developments and Makepaar Pty Ltd’s plan to develop a range of dwelling options.

Local homeowners oppose reconfiguring two lots into 35 lots, citing traffic, noise, and possible effects on property prices.

“This project for reconfiguration to provide for 35 residential lots on this low lying ground has many adverse consequences both to the environment and to residents in Joseph Crescent and Beach road. Moreover, it adds to congestion; impedes traffic; reduces benefits from development of the fisheries complex and does nothing to aid quality of life in the community,” residents wrote in a petition containing multiple signatures.

Proposed subdivision (Photo credit: pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au)

Concept Plan

Located in an established low-density residential setting, the 32,789sqm site is on the northern side of Bancroft Terrace and western side of Joseph Crescent. A report prepared by I.B. Town Planning on behalf of the applicants states that site is relatively clear of significant vegetation.

Based on the original plan, the subdivision will feature a mix of lot sizes, ranging from 350sqm to 1910sqm. Twenty of the proposed 39 lots are less than 600sqm in area. It is proposed that the existing house located on Lot 9 be retained in the north-western corner of the property.

The building height will be 8.5 metres and 2 storeys, in compliance with the Caboolture Shire Plan. Each lot will be accessed via a new dedicated 16m wide road reserve connecting to Joseph Crescent on the eastern side of the property.

Aerial photo of the site (Photo credit: pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au)

Despite receiving 11 submissions and a petition with more than 80 signatures, Moreton Bay Regional Council approved the proposed subdivision.

In response to outstanding matters, the applicants state that the lot sizes will maintain an area of at least 600 sqm around the perimeter of the subject site with all other lot sizes in the development being at least 400sqm in size. The subdivision maintains a total of 35 residential lots consistent with the version advertised during the public notification stage of the application.

For more information about this approved development in Deception Bay, see 2017 / 34780 / V34R.

Development Application for Zarraffa’s Coffee and Shopping Centre Extension in Deception Bay Lodged

A development application that seeks approval for refurbishment and extension to the Market Square Deception Bay Shopping Centre has been lodged.

Developer Mintus Properties Pty Ltd’s proposed extension to the existing shopping centre, located at 1-45 Bay Avenue in Deception Bay, that will create an additional 726sqm of gross floor area to accommodate shops, offices, and food and drink tenancies, a 496sqm tenancy for health care services, and a 133sqm drive thru Zarraffa’s Coffee.

The proposal also seeks approval to reconfigure some of the car parking spaces established in the previous DA and the recent Child Care Center approval.

The DA’s purpose is also to rectify compliance issues with the earlier building work done at the front of the site, which previously contained shops and car parking, on the basis that it was a reduction to the existing GFA.

*Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

The plans, designed by Power Architects, involves amenities and eight tenancies with floor areas ranging from 83sqm to 128 sqm and may include a food and drink outlet, shop and/or office. The proposed diagnostic tenancy (Tenancy 2), on the other hand, contains 496sqm of gross floor area.

The drive thru Zarraffa’s will be located at the front of the site, between Hungry Jacks and Tavern, and will be one storey in height and will include a loading bay and an illuminated pylon sign.

The new development layout reduces the 770 car parking spaces directly fronting the street by 78, which was approved in the existing DA, and replaces them with landscaping, street trees, and shade trees within the car parking area.

“The development contributes to a broad mix of land uses in the activity centre and is appropriately scaled, consistent with the role and function of the site and is supported by established infrastructure,” the Project Urban Assessment report said.

A Special Play and Bonding Event for Mums and Bubs is Happening at Deception Bay

Are you a mum with a baby under 15 months old? Do you face challenges entertaining your child and are you wondering if the baby is developing physically and mentally well? You might want to join a special mum and baby event in Deception Bay this July to gain some insights on how to create a healthy and stimulating environment for your baby.

On Wednesday, the 17th of July 2019, Maggie Moo Music will hold a special mum and baby event at the Florentia Florist and Coffee Bar on Bailey Road. Be there with your bub from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to mingle with other mums and their babies, as well as discuss your baby concerns with child experts.

Participants at this event will learn to do baby massages as well as gain sleep tips for toddlers from the experts. The babies, on the other hand, will be happily settled in a play environment where their senses will be piqued.

“Messy play sessions promote sensory exploration, foster imagination, enhance colour recognition, encourage experiments and create a positive attitude towards new experiences,” Karlien Snyman of Maggie Moo Music said.

“Most importantly, babies and children get to explore in conjunction with our educational Maggie Moo Music which further enhances their learning experience.”

Register by the 10th of July as slots are limited. The whole session costs $32, which includes lunch. Phone 0458108121 for inquiries.

Maggie Moo Music holds regular music sessions with parents or adult carers for children between 0 to 5 years old. Learn about their classes in North Brisbane in the video below.

Deception Bay’s New Digital Platform Makes Exploring History More Interactive

Photo credit: Vanderven/Wikimedia Commons

A more enriching experience awaits visitors of Deception Bay as the Moreton Bay Regional Council recently launched a new digital platform to make exploring this area’s rich history more exciting and interactive.

The new Deception Bay Digital Heritage Trail web portal is filled with audio interviews and stories from locals and early residents. The site also hosts hundreds of historical photos that allow visitors to see what life was before this town became a bigger community.

Visitors taking a walk on the Captain Cook Parade can easily access the portal at designated points. To hear the stories and see the old photos would allow the guests to have an interactive experience during their trip to the heritage site.

The Bancroft family had a large meatworks site in the late early 1900s.
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council

A nostalgic view of Deception Bay before settlers built villages.
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council

Mary Otto and Viv Tucker helped develop the Deception Bay Digital Heritage Trail over 10 years ago. Since then, the Council has undertaken two successful trials at the Redcliffe Convict Trail and the Redcliffe Esplanade Walk.

Ms Otto, who’s originally from Liverpool in England, arrived in Deception Bay in 1971. She said that she has always been curious about the history of places, including Deception Bay.

Mary Otto, Viv Tucker and Councillor Peter Flannery worked together on the digital platform of Deception Bay Heritage Trail
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council

One of her earlier projects for the Deception Bay Heritage Trail involved the installation of the plaques at the Bancroft family’s bathing site. She actively worked on this project with the members of the Deception Bay Cultural Development Group and she discussed the 2004 archaeological excavation of the bath in one of the audio presentations on the new digital trail.

Ms Otto is grateful for technology for making it easier to bring history to the present generation. As a history buff, she loves going to the Pine Rivers Museum where there are interesting electronic maps and buttons that list the descendants of the pioneers, who speak about their ancestors.

The Deception Bay Heritage Trail map shows all the stops
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council

Councillor Peter Flannery, who also contributed to this digitalisation project, agreed with Ms Otto on the value of technology to history.

“History is preserved by sharing stories like these and through technology, it can be relived and enjoyed for generations to come,” Cr Flannery said.