Help Protect Luke Street Trees Thornlands

Principal Petitioner: Lynn Roberts

Closing Date: 4.30pm, Tuesday 9 September 2025

At 10 signatures, this petition will be considered properly made.

Petition Request:

Please don’t allow the construction of the proposed path alongside the cul-de-sac end of Luke Street, Thornlands to service the pedestrian bridge being built across Eprapah Creek, because:

• There is no need for this path as there is ready access from two other paths (from Marcoola Street and the bottom part of Luke Street).

• Construction of a two and a half metre wide concrete path very close to several very old gum trees would damage their root systems and cause the removal of many other smaller trees that are frequently used by koalas.

• These ancient trees are an irreplaceable part of Redlands’ heritage and should be protected.

• There is a definite risk to future pedestrians using this path as these big old trees are likely to drop branches, especially when their root systems are compromised.

• As the proposed path is on council land and maintenance for safety reasons and possible liability costs would be very expensive, we respectfully request that Council reconsider the construction of this path.