With regard to the SCN article on imminent changes to speed limit in Pumicestone Passage to put brakes on jet ski ‘hoons’, I’d like to say it is a wider issue on the Sunshine Coast.
The same problem exists on the Maroochy River, where jet ski riders are endangering swimmers and causing erosion of riverbanks.
Our apartment block is facing a bill of $100,000 to rebuild the wall as a result of jet skis and powered boats ignoring the 6-knot speed limit.
GRAHAM PINN, Maroochydore
It’s not just the Pumicestone Passage!
We live on the Maroochy River near the mouth and it’s a 6-knot zone where we always have idiots on jet skis flying through at speed.
This is an area used by stand-up paddle boarders and kayakers.
It’s only a matter of time before someone get seriously injured or killed.
I’m not sure what they are taught when they get their licence!
The other thing is we hardly see any police checking on these activities.
STEVEN MORICE, Maroochydore
Jet ski hoons should be treated the same as car hoons and have their jet skis confiscated.
They are a danger to swimmers and kayakers in the passage.
This waterway is no place for any craft travelling above 10 knots.
CLIVE BELL, Kings Beach
Moffat Beach has a similar problem with uncontrolled jet ski riders ruining the peace of the area and posing a great danger to divers, surfers and swimmers.
Until recently, it was a common sight to see turtles and dolphins there, too, but no more.
We put the blame squarely on jet ski hoons that can dominate the area at times.
If there is a lower limit imposed elsewhere, more of these riders might come to Moffat Beach, so the speed limit changes should include this area.
TOM VICHTA
Let nature run its course
Those Golden Beach residents wanting council action in respect to the ocean breakthrough on Bribie Island must realise that Council cannot defeat nature.
It is a natural occurrence and, as seen in aerial photographs the existing northern bar is already silting up and, over time this new breach will gradually move further north.
Human intervention in regard to training walls, seaways and erosion barriers have, in a variety of locations, proven for the most part to be pointless and self-defeating.
In the interim, let’s watch with interest how nature will gradually restore the balance.
JOHN EDDS, Maroochydore
Leave Bribie castaway in peace
Regarding: fears are growing for a lone kangaroo seen marooned on the fragile, isolated isle created after the dramatic breakthrough.
I think we should just leave it alone as it will survive one way or the other.
Or perhaps we should build a Roo bridge!
ANGELO CALLEJA
I think it’s a bit late for us humans to say we should let nature take its course in relation to the Bribie Island split.
This particular occurrence may be caused by nature but climate-change, global warming and resultant habitat loss that have affected the ecology kangaroos have been part of is the result of human behaviours.
The least we can do is help where we can, and in this case it means getting this kangaroo to (relative) safety. Let’s do what we can.
JUDE SEABOYER
Let your silver sparkle
Thank you SCN for the great article celebrating women who are ditching hair dye as they embrace their “sparkles” and natural beauty.
I did the same.
I think we should love who we are whatever our age.
LINDA B, Florida
Future of Caloundra watchhouse
With regard to the announcement by Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard that the proposal to repurpose the Caloundra watchhouse into a youth remand centre would not proceed, I would like to add:
The current watchhouse will undergo upgrades to modernise and refurbish the facility as it continues to service the current courthouse and police station.
I’d like to thank the members of the community who contacted my office and submitting their feedback to the proposal. Community Consultation is a key part of government decision making.
I take pride in being a voice for our community in the Queensland Parliament and will continue to listen and take on board the views of residents and families.
JASON HUNT, Member for Caloundra
