If a bridge arrives and there is a run on building there will be sewerage that will to be paid for, by property owners. Doubling the property price will just about break even.
The best thing about having no bridge is the people that come here with unreal expectations soon move back to the mainland and leave the more realistic thinkers behind
@Andrew Walker - have you thought or considered all the benefits that a bridge would bring to the island residents??? Not only for the development of the local economy, but also in relation of health and safety. Do you know that the sewerage system on the island can become a health hazard with the increased population? Do you know how hard and expensive it is for older people to travel to the mainland for specialist appointments and the same for those having dialysis, cancer or similar pathologies?. Do you know that there are lots of single mothers , older people, etc who can't afford rent in the city? I suppose in your limited and ill informed view on the bridge, you don't' consider or have any empathy for some or above issues.
@@lauralara6937 Yes I have thought of many of the benefit a bridge could possible bring, I wouldn't claim to know all possibilities. Have you thought of all the detrimental consequences that a bridge could bring? I find that when economy is put forward as a first priority that quaility of life for the majority suffers.
Are you aware that a bridge will destroy the nature of the island and turn it into another suburb of anonymous residents more susceptible to crime that anonymity encourages.
I am well aware of the need to upgrade the sewerage system. I am also aware that a bridge is not required to achieve that. Being an elderly person myself I do have a degree of understanding of the difficulty that choosing to live on an island brings. Your response to lots of single mothers , older people, etc who can't afford rent in the city seems to be to sabotage the cheap rent and land prices that attracted them here by building a bridge for your own gain. I SUPPOSE IN YOUR LIMITED AND ILL INFORMED VIEW ON THE BRIDGE, YOU DON'T' CONSIDER OR HAVE ANY EMPATHY FOR SOME OR ABOVE ISSUES. It may come as a surprise to you that your last sentence leaves me thinking it applies more to you than it does to me.
Lots of pple cant afford to live on the gold coast. The islands need a few more ferries to cope with demand and a few more care barges as well. I think bridges would ruin the natural beauty and destroy the life style of the islands.
A bridge is not likely to ever be an impediment to the island status. It was dodgy in the 70's. Then Straddie became a National Park. That was the end of any chance of bridging. Remember it was only ever Russell Island that was a possibility of a bridge.
I fully support the construction of a bridge on Russell island and from Rocky Point. A bridge, would greatly benefit both the residents and the business people. The factual facts, can no longer be ignored that an alternative way off the island by a bridge is far overdue. This is vital, not only for further economic development but also for the safety and well-being of the island’s residents. It is well known that by having only one way off the island, many people's lives will be at a high risk if there is a natural disaster or a worse pandemic. The current outdated barge service, provided by Sea Link, is becoming increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of the rapid increase of island resident’s needs. The vessels are in poor condition, full of rust and they have nil facility for people with disability, children and the elderly. Hence the construction of a bridge is a vital necessity and is not a just whim.
We don't all want a bridge!! We bought at Rocky Point because it's nice and quiet - I don't want a 2 lane bridge to land on my bloody doorstop! There was no bridge when these people moved to the island so why constantly whinge!!!
This is a bit stupid. The islands ecosystems are not able to support the maximum development provided by the subdivision layout. A bride would be a disaster. The increased population would destroy the island.
Are an expert on ecosystems and other related issues???? or is this just an emotional argument, without any facts or evidences to justify your statements.
You don't need a bridge. It will destroy the island culture. Listen if you want to work in the city live in Brisbane. You can;t have both. You'll will over populate the island and create too much traffic
A bit weird isn't it? To move to an island, to then demand a bridge. It literally baffles me. Move to the coast! Obviously has not looked at the big picture. People will start going there for no other reason than to flood it with over fishing and crab potting, leaving the locals with minimal...oh wait, this has happened before? Where...oh just about every Australian island...tourist, tourist, tourist. It won't boom, it will become a problem and the economy there won't be able to support it. But I guess its easy for a rich, foreign, man to say. Clearly lacks the appreciation for the land and the people. It's all about them.
I agree... a bridge will wreck these beautiful islands. Why move to an island if you want to live on the mainland (which is what a bridge will make them)?
We need a bridge, but it must be designed with the eco sensitivities of our beautiful islands as foremost consideration. All authorities, subsequent councils and governments, should be ashamed of themselves, how, they have ignored the families who live here, they have taken our taxes forever, let anyone and everyone move here, with no improvements to infrastructure, have not built low impact semi-industrial estates, which would provide desperately needed employment on the islands. Eco tourism, which is obvious we need to create, embrace and build on, is talked about and never happens. All these improvements would help islanders feel proud and would encourage the right people to come and live here.
Is that a joke? It would be a bridge. How do you design eco sensitive into a bridge? There would be drilling, ramming, concrete pouring, Steelwork etc. All so eco sensitive. LOL
Nearly 5 years since this was posted and about time the Government acts and starts to build the bridge to this wonderful place. Why disown these people, why trap them, why do they have no escape route from fires, if a major fire breaks out, no one would get off the island. With the recent fires across Australia a major push should be now be presented to the state government for the bridge. The broken promises in the 70;s should be now met. Watch how it will grow if word a bridge is going ahead.
I LOVE Russell Is!
We do need the bridge to connect the island to the mainland and the world. Thanks again for the video
If a bridge arrives and there is a run on building there will be sewerage that will to be paid for, by property owners. Doubling the property price will just about break even.
The government has clearly stated that there will never be a bridge. It is not feasible economically nor environmentally.
great video!
The best thing about having no bridge is the people that come here with unreal expectations soon move back to the mainland and leave the more realistic thinkers behind
@Andrew Walker - have you thought or considered all the benefits that a bridge would bring to the island residents??? Not only for the development of the local economy, but also in relation of health and safety. Do you know that the sewerage system on the island can become a health hazard with the increased population? Do you know how hard and expensive it is for older people to travel to the mainland for specialist appointments and the same for those having dialysis, cancer or similar pathologies?. Do you know that there are lots of single mothers , older people, etc who can't afford rent in the city? I suppose in your limited and ill informed view on the bridge, you don't' consider or have any empathy for some or above issues.
@@lauralara6937 Yes I have thought of many of the benefit a bridge could possible bring, I wouldn't claim to know all possibilities.
Have you thought of all the detrimental consequences that a bridge could bring?
I find that when economy is put forward as a first priority that quaility of life for the majority suffers.
Are you aware that a bridge will destroy the nature of the island and turn it into another suburb of anonymous residents more susceptible to crime that anonymity encourages.
I am well aware of the need to upgrade the sewerage system. I am also aware that a bridge is not required to achieve that.
Being an elderly person myself I do have a degree of understanding of the difficulty that choosing to live on an island brings.
Your response to lots of single mothers , older people, etc who can't afford rent in the city seems to be to sabotage the cheap rent and land prices that attracted them here by building a bridge for your own gain.
I SUPPOSE IN YOUR LIMITED AND ILL INFORMED VIEW ON THE BRIDGE, YOU DON'T' CONSIDER OR HAVE ANY EMPATHY FOR SOME OR ABOVE ISSUES.
It may come as a surprise to you that your last sentence leaves me thinking it applies more to you than it does to me.
@@lauralara6937move if you don't like being on a island
Lots of pple cant afford to live on the gold coast. The islands need a few more ferries to cope with demand and a few more care barges as well. I think bridges would ruin the natural beauty and destroy the life style of the islands.
A bridge is not likely to ever be an impediment to the island status.
It was dodgy in the 70's. Then Straddie became a National Park. That was the end of any chance of bridging.
Remember it was only ever Russell Island that was a possibility of a bridge.
I fully support the construction of a bridge on Russell island and from Rocky Point. A bridge, would greatly benefit both the residents and the business people. The factual facts, can no longer be ignored that an alternative way off the island by a bridge is far overdue. This is vital, not only for further economic development but also for the safety and well-being of the island’s residents. It is well known that by having only one way off the island, many people's lives will be at a high risk if there is a natural disaster or a worse pandemic. The current outdated barge service, provided by Sea Link, is becoming increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of the rapid increase of island resident’s needs. The vessels are in poor condition, full of rust and they have nil facility for people with disability, children and the elderly. Hence the construction of a bridge is a vital necessity and is not a just whim.
Move to Bribie
We don't all want a bridge!! We bought at Rocky Point because it's nice and quiet - I don't want a 2 lane bridge to land on my bloody doorstop! There was no bridge when these people moved to the island so why constantly whinge!!!
This is a bit stupid. The islands ecosystems are not able to support the maximum development provided by the subdivision layout. A bride would be a disaster. The increased population would destroy the island.
Are an expert on ecosystems and other related issues???? or is this just an emotional argument, without any facts or evidences to justify your statements.
If I owned a house on Russell Island, I'd want a bridge too! The moment one is approved, property prices will double
You don't need a bridge. It will destroy the island culture. Listen if you want to work in the city live in Brisbane. You can;t have both. You'll will over populate the island and create too much traffic
A bit weird isn't it? To move to an island, to then demand a bridge. It literally baffles me. Move to the coast! Obviously has not looked at the big picture. People will start going there for no other reason than to flood it with over fishing and crab potting, leaving the locals with minimal...oh wait, this has happened before? Where...oh just about every Australian island...tourist, tourist, tourist. It won't boom, it will become a problem and the economy there won't be able to support it. But I guess its easy for a rich, foreign, man to say. Clearly lacks the appreciation for the land and the people. It's all about them.
I agree... a bridge will wreck these beautiful islands. Why move to an island if you want to live on the mainland (which is what a bridge will make them)?
We need a bridge, but it must be designed with the eco sensitivities of our beautiful islands as foremost consideration. All authorities, subsequent councils and governments, should be ashamed of themselves, how, they have ignored the families who live here, they have taken our taxes forever, let anyone and everyone move here, with no improvements to infrastructure, have not built low impact semi-industrial estates, which would provide desperately needed employment on the islands. Eco tourism, which is obvious we need to create, embrace and build on, is talked about and never happens. All these improvements would help islanders feel proud and would encourage the right people to come and live here.
Is that a joke? It would be a bridge. How do you design eco sensitive into a bridge? There would be drilling, ramming, concrete pouring, Steelwork etc. All so eco sensitive. LOL
Nearly 5 years since this was posted and about time the Government acts and starts to build the bridge to this wonderful place. Why disown these people, why trap them, why do they have no escape route from fires, if a major fire breaks out, no one would get off the island. With the recent fires across Australia a major push should be now be presented to the state government for the bridge. The broken promises in the 70;s should be now met. Watch how it will grow if word a bridge is going ahead.