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Cooroy jailhouse future a topic of discussion

from Cooroy Rag 20 October 2021 edition

from Cooroy Rag 20 October 2021 edition, page 7

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AHEAD of the planned construction of a new police station in Cooroy, the future of the old jailhouse is being discussed.

At the Cooroy Community Bank Grants Night last month, the Cooroy Memorial Hall Committee pitched a proposal to move the historical building into town and renovate it to function as a heritage centre.

But the Cooroy Rag has been advised by Cooroy Police that it is still a work in process.

“There’s a chance that the jail will remain where it is, as it is a historical building and special permission is required from Noosa Council to move it. It may be moved or may stay where it is as there is plenty of land to work with for a new station.”

Construction of the new $4 million police facility on the Maple Street site is expected to begin in the near future and is part of the $300 million Queensland Police Service’s capital works program which will deliver major new police facilities across Queensland.

Parking inspectors patrol Cooroy

PARKING inspectors have been recently observed marking cars and issuing tickets in Cooroy.

Noosa Council Local Laws Manager, Steve Thomson told the Cooroy Rag that officers have been in town responding to complaints.

“Parking officers were responding to complaints about vehicles overstaying time limits plus long vehicles parked across multiple bays.

“When motorists monopolise parking spaces it adversely impacts local traders who rely on the steady turnover of parking spaces to accommodate their customers.

“By helping to keep things moving, parking officers are supporting the local economy.

“It’s also important that motorists park nose-in where applicable as this helps to avoid exhaust fumes being directed at shop entrances as vehicles reverse in.”