Protect Customs House Precinct

The story of our fight to save an historical area in Brisbane from inappropriate development

Our Story so far..

A development application for demolition of the building next door to Customs House was discovered in August 2015. Local residents started to ask questions as there were no details provided as to replacement. We soon realised we needed to take action.

Proposed Development at 443 Queen Street, Brisbane

Customs House

New development not compliant with city neighbourhood plan and heritage requirements

Our Story

• Customs House Precinct• Our objectives• Our activities• Next steps

Customs House Precinct,Brisbane

Our Objectives

• Raise awareness of the impact of the proposed development on the historical Petrie Bight Precinct

• Stop the proposed development in its current form

First efforts to raise awareness of development23 January, 2016

Petition Signing3,000+ received

Use of Social Mediasuch as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Web page to get message out

Tweeting out

Attention received in Print Media

And on TV and Radio

High Tea organised March 5Themed ‘Wake or Celebrate’

Guest Speakers atHigh Tea

Adam Tom, Arborist

Robert Riddel, Architect

Emma Osland, Community Group Member

Cutting the birthday cake

At the High Tea

#WakeorCelebrate

If this tree could talk..

On way to City Hall for Lord Mayoral Debate

Petitions Handed over to Lord Mayor

‘Figgy’ Starts Tweeting

And sharing snaps on Instagram

Next Steps

• Continue to raise community awareness• Keep the proposed development in the media

More Information

Twitter: @ProtectCHPFacebook: Protect Customs House PrecinctWebpage: http://protectcustomshouseprecinct.com/Email: info@protectcustomshouseprecinct.com

Figgy : Weeping Fig Tree, Customs House Twitter: @Figy_Instagram FiggyFigo

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