Traders to share development concerns at meeting

QUEENCLIFF traders and community members will share their concerns about proposed developments during a meeting with Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville tomorrow (Friday).

The meeting, which will be held at Circa 1902 Queenscliff, will highlight the Destination Queenscliff project, and proposed further redevelopment in the marina and ferry precinct, which also has the capacity to impact local traders adversely.

Some questions forwarded to Ms Neville will highlight “falsehoods” surrounding the Queenscliffe council’s Destination Queenscliff business case, market research and inappropriate investment strategy, small business struggling in the borough, community engagement and communication, and lack of empathy and understanding.

“We welcome development and progressive ideas; however, not until proper financial and market analyses have been conducted to ensure our capacity to trade won’t be diminished by any new council originated initiatives,” Chris Dinneen from Circa 1902 Queenscliff said.

“Indeed, we would like council to work with us to determine our current trading capacity and generate initiatives that will raise the profile of Queenscliff as a unique tourist destination for the benefit of the existing business community and local residents.”