A theatrical social media announcement by the State Government to transform a vacant Banyo industrial site into 400 new homes has drawn sharp criticism from locals.

Local Banyo Resident Keith joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to claim the site has a history of contamination and that the area is ill-equipped for high-density living. 

A theatrical social media announcement by the State Government to transform a vacant Banyo industrial site into 400 new homes has drawn sharp criticism from locals.
Local Banyo Resident Keith joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to claim the site has a history of contamination and that the area is ill-equipped for high-density living.&nbsp;

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Banyo housing battle: Residents raise alarm over 400 new homes announcement

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Owner of Entice Me Catering in Newstead, Kim Carson, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to describe the worsening "sunny day flooding" where King tides push water up through drains and into her business.

She attributed the issue to aging infrastructure struggling against high-density development, noting that passing cars create waves that damage her property even when it isn't raining.

Owner of Entice Me Catering in Newstead, Kim Carson, joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to describe the worsening "sunny day flooding" where King tides push water up through drains and into her business.
She attributed the issue to aging infrastructure struggling against high-density development, noting that passing cars create waves that damage her property even when it isn't raining.

High-rises, high tides: Is development sinking Newstead?

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Banyo housing battle: Residents raise alarm over 400 new homes announcement

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