Stop the Incompatible Car Yard Development Near Buckley Concrete Recycling and Gympie Landscape Supplies!

We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our local leaders to act now to prevent the development of a car yard at 1 Kelly Drive, Gympie. This development poses a serious threat to the operations of Buckley Concrete Recycling and Gympie Landscape Supplies, an established local businesses crucial to the community and environment.

**Background**
Buckley Concrete Recycling and Gympie Landscape Supplies have been integral to Gympie, Wide Bay, and the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years, providing essential services under approvals that include a Transport Depot, Landscape Supply Centre, and Heavy Industry Crushing and Screening of Rock. Our operations recycle demolition waste, producing essential products for local construction and reducing environmental impact.

- Recycling Operations: We handle all demolition and waste concrete, turning it into valuable products like aggregates and road base, crucial for construction.
- Environmental Protections: Our site includes a sediment pond capable of managing a 1 in 10-year event, minimizing environmental impact.
- Local Economic Support: We supply the construction industry with vital materials and employ local residents, supporting Gympie's economy.

**Concerns About the Proposed Development:**
- Incompatibility of Industries: The proposed low-impact car yard is incompatible with the heavy industry activities of our existing businesses. The dust and airborne particles from our site, along with emissions from nearby industrial activities, could significantly impact the functionality and cleanliness of a car yard leading to operational conflicts.
- Potential Economic Impact: Restricting our operations could have drastic effects on local construction projects and environmental management, harming the community's livelihood.
- Investment in Infrastructure: We have heavily invested in infrastructure approved by local authorities to support our operations, which could be undermined by the new development.

We call on the Gympie Regional Council to reject the proposed development at 1 Kelly Drive to protect the established industries that have long supported the local community and economy. Join us in preserving the integrity and sustainability of Gympie’s industrial sector.

Support us by signing this petition to ensure that Buckley Concrete Recycling and Gympie Landscape Supplies can continue to provide invaluable services to our community. Let’s unite to maintain the viability and sustainability of local businesses against incompatible developments.