AS funding is announced for the Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail, one group of residents fear nobody’s taking responsibility for their safety.
The trail is set to go through the middle of Palm Lake Resort at Waterford.
But council has said there’s no plan for a fence, which residents say opens the way for people to roam through the village which has previously been a safer, gated community.
“I’m told they’re going to let horses through,” one resident said. “How are they going to manage that?”
“The Rail Trail is planned to cut through our village and unless a fence is erected at least on our side of the Rail Trail, our village will be completely exposed to crime,” home owners association president Bruce Loomes said.
“We have had conflicting information about who will erect this fence; our owners, Walter Elliott Holdings, Logan City Council, or no fence at all which would be completely unacceptable.”
Logan City Council’s lifestyle chair Laurie Koranski says the trail will connect communities
and provide a new recreational offering for families.
The Queensland Government has pledged $3.5 million towards the $7 million project, and council will cover the other half.
It will link with the existing Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail, built on a spur line of the de-commissioned Bethania-to-Beaudesert rail corridor.
“This is an exciting project that provides a lifestyle and economic boost to the areas it connects,” Cr Koranski said.
“The Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail has been well supported since it opened and I know people will enjoy this latest stage.
“Council can now begin consultation with the community and I look forward to hearing feedback regarding this exciting project.”
Local councillor Tony Hall said the trail would increase recreational options for Bethania residents.
“Whether you’re cycling or out for a weekend adventure with friends or family, this new corridor will be a great way to get outside and enjoy nature,” Cr Hall said.
“Attractions like this boost the liveability of our suburbs and provide practical non-vehicle pathways to get around.”
