The proponent, Mr Ken Lee, did not continue resolving issues with the  draft EIS after receiving approx 19,000 submissions, referring to over 800 issues,
​and in particular a report from Main Roads who could not support the increased traffic on the Kuranda Range Road 

However we CAN NOT be complacent.
Already the proponent has received council approval for a 46 lot subdivision which we re seeking to overturn due to the lack of an ecological report.
The proponent is now seeking council approval for structures to house up to 54 guests in addition to approx 100 day visitors. 
Neither of these have addressed many issues including the endangered species and habitat which are present on the site.
This now appears to be the same development by stealth - death by a thousand cuts.

Please support any submissions requests from Kur -Alert and consider donating to appeals being run for legal costs in the Planning and Environment court. 

Basic Facts

What WAS  KUR-World?
KUR-World WAS a resort proposal planned for land between Warril Drive and Barnwell Road, Myola area. The owner of the land is Macau-based senior marketing exec for Wynns Hotels and Casinos,
​Ken Lee, who purchased the property in January 2014.

Where WAS KUR-World?
At the end of Barnwell Rd, Myola, a ten-minute drive out of Kuranda village on a property of twelve rural titles
(646 hectares).

 Key Features of cancelled Proposal

Proposed project value $860million;
 Proposed population 4,000 plus people capacity plus 550 day visitors
(current local Kuranda region population is approx. 2,000)
 'Queenslander' Lots  21 Residential lots $600,000 / lot
‘Premium Villas’  288 Residential lots approx. $592,000 / lot
‘Lifestyle Villas’  56 Residential lots approx. $600,000 /lot
 Business and Leisure Hotel and Function Centre 4-star 270 ​apartment rooms, ​approx. $392,000 / apartment
 ‘Rainforest Education Centre and Adventure Park’ 350 Beds 10 Glamping tents
Zip line(s)
 Student accommodation 330 ​Beds
Equestrian Centre and Farm Theme Park 110 Beds farm stay 15 glamping tents
Five Star ‘Eco-Resort’ 200 ​Rooms
Wellbeing Retreat  60 Suites

Source: Kur World  EIS Chapter 4 

Significant Impacts

Huge, high-density housing development / theme park marketed as an ‘eco-resort’. 
​Kuranda's  ‘AQUIS in the rainforest’


​​TOO BIG
​​4000 people plus,  635 plus private residences possible
15+ buildings   planned  5 storeys high.

WRONG PLACE
Cuts narrow ecological corridor linking North and South Wet Tropics World Heritage area. This is Internationally recognised as a Key Biodiversity area.

​NOT ENOUGH WATER
TOO MUCH WASTE
Proposed monopolisation of substantial unregulated groundwater. ​Waste water threatens water quality for residents and threatened species. 


ROAD CONGESTION
​Kuranda Range road already close to capacity.
Highways on Tablelands and to the north of Cairns affected.


​EMPTY PROMISES
 A few more jobs, a lot more people.
Most jobs offered in Stage 3 which  is unlikely to occur. 


​NO TRUST
Proponent has no experience.
Actions to date could be fined.
Council prioritises development over protecting the environment and Kuranda community.  

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​Resource book to use when speaking with others.
​With information topics such as water usage, jobs, traffic, high-density residential development, infrastructure, social dislocation, helicopter traffic, environment, community opinion so far, maps, outcomes for similar “resort” projects, knock on effects, taxpayer and ratepayer subsidies, and more !

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Kuranda Envirocare's position on the
​Kur-World Proposal

Kur-World proposal for Myola Valley was first noted in the media in June 2016. Residents have been learning more about the development and in March 2017 Kuranda Envirocare general meeting discussed their concerns and desires and developed a position statement with our vision statement in mind. 

Resources 

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