March 6, 2020
The push for the Bunya Mountains to become a “Dark Sky Park” is continuing despite a lukewarm response from some local residents last year.
The major proponent for the proposal, local landholder Bruce Thompson, said a meeting would be held at Fisher’s Lookout at noon on Sunday, March 29, to form an incorporated association, Bunya Mountains Dark Sky Park Association Inc.
He said membership would cost $30 but would entitle members to 10 per cent discounts on Dark Sky Park events and merchandise.
“We now have over 50 accommodation owners in favour of Dark Sky Park so have majority support,” Bruce told southburnett.com.au
“We are planning at least four Dark Sky Park tourism events over the coming year.
“Readers can phone me on 0404-806-022 for more information.”
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell said Council was aware of the renewed push but its position had not changed from last February.
“Council won’t be going to drive it,” Mayor Campbell said.
“Our position will be driven by the uniform view of the people of the Bunya Mountains.
“We are not going to impose anything on the residents of the Bunya Mountains unless they have been consulted.
“Our position has not changed.”
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