The very long wait for temporary pods to house those affected by the unprecedented floods has finally been all but completed.
A very controversial decision was made to not use the Mullumbimby hospital site, said to be contaminated by… well, who knows? If asbestos, then, as I understand the rules, approximately six inches of topsoil could be excavated off and ‘voila!’ – right to build on.
Sadly the Prince Street site was allowed to go ahead, and with no promise of making good for those homes that are now at higher risk of flooding than previously owing to the landfill. I must say that this is very inconsiderate for those homeowners. Is there any other way of saying ‘what the…’? Oh dear.
On a positive note the temporary pods placed on the sportsfield in Brunswick Heads are a different look again; still with a question of infilling – and could it cause flooding on the lower sporting grounds at the front not previously experienced? At least they are not affecting any pre-exsisting homes.
These pods are well positioned with numerous parking spaces, and seriously looking like they have been designed with consideration for those who will be living there. Well done for that site.
Why, oh why is not the state government funding pods with off-street parking as is the case with the sporting field pods?
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