Community
16 February, 2024
Point buyback rally
A RALLY to try to convince the state government to buy back Taylor Point at Trinity Beach to prevent development is being held tomorrow.
Community First has organised the rally at Connemara Park, next to the Taylor Point entrance at the end of Moore St at 10am.
Community First mayoral candidate Denis Walls said he would be speaking as well as division 9 candidate Carine Visschers, Jasse Walton of Taylor Point Action Group (TPAG), traditional owner Gavin Singleton and Barron River MP Craig Crawford.
“This is a great opportunity to put this issue front and centre during the Cairns Regional Council election and with a state election following in October,” Mr Walls said.
“Although the state government will have to contribute the lion’s share of a buyback, which is estimated at between $7m and $8m, the council has a significant role to play in contributing to the many infrastructural improvements that will be required afterwards.
“Earl Hill has been a great success. Imagine Taylor Point being part of the cycle and walking tracks up and down the northern beaches.”
