As some GN's would know, two of our members Sufil host a GN Get Together on their property near there from time to time next one coming up (see GTG's).
Bruce and Bev said
01:14 PM May 7, 2015
its a pity the doctor is leaving the locals without medical care over his political issues concerning erosion.
No-one who knows the area (we live about 30 mins south and we also have beach erosion problems) doubts that it is a very serious issue, but in making a stand like this, he is not going to change anything, other than the locals having to travel long distances to see a doctor.
The Councils controlling the coast acknowledge the erosion needs urgent works - but they don't have the capital funds to do the work and the State Govt is broke
Weevil said
03:53 PM May 7, 2015
Can't see it is a political issue ? According the the linked article he claims his house is ready to topple at any time if the erosion continues...
This is also another article on the issue in Seabird from 12 months ago that caused a road to be closed, see;
-- Edited by Weevil on Thursday 7th of May 2015 04:01:26 PM
rockylizard said
04:06 PM May 7, 2015
Gday...
Ya gotta feel for the bloke. I wouldn't want to be in his position.
His home would be valueless now - so no hope of a sale. So, he has only two choices - both necessitating leaving his home behind.
buy/rent another place in Seabird; or
buy/rent another place away from Seabird.
He is "retired" doctor - working part-time for the community. Perhaps the community could organise some 'assisted rental property' for him to keep him there.
Either way, he is out of pocket and out a home - at the moment anyway.
Cheers - John
DeBe said
06:37 PM May 7, 2015
After looking at the picture, houses or any thing built on sand by unprotected ocean is asking for trouble. Why would you buy land or property in that type of area is beyond me, as the sea will reclaim the area.
Bruce and Bev said
07:17 PM May 7, 2015
Daryl. Youre so right. Common sense would dictate not to buy land that is so risky, but 1000's all around Aust have done this - what do they say about building your house upon the sand. Where I live we are seeing people in similar situations - the erosion didn't happen in the last few years - it started many years ago and only got worse as the waste part of their land has disappeared and now their homes are at threat.
I really don't have the sympathy others have for his plight. As an intelligent person, I would have expected him to make wiser decisions......
Weevil said
12:07 PM May 18, 2015
Any news on whether this blokes house is still standing after the recent storms ?
The local Seabird Doctor is leaving Seabird after a long battle with council over lack of erosion measures for some Seabird homes.
See; http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-07/doctor-leaves-wa-coastal-town-over-erosion-concerns/6450342?section=wa
As some GN's would know, two of our members Sufil host a GN Get Together on their property near there from time to time next one coming up (see GTG's).
No-one who knows the area (we live about 30 mins south and we also have beach erosion problems) doubts that it is a very serious issue, but in making a stand like this, he is not going to change anything, other than the locals having to travel long distances to see a doctor.
The Councils controlling the coast acknowledge the erosion needs urgent works - but they don't have the capital funds to do the work and the State Govt is broke
Can't see it is a political issue ? According the the linked article he claims his house is ready to topple at any time if the erosion continues...
This is also another article on the issue in Seabird from 12 months ago that caused a road to be closed, see;
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-22/new-road-to-be-built-at-seabird-due-to-coastal-erosion/5403496
-- Edited by Weevil on Thursday 7th of May 2015 04:01:26 PM
Gday...
Ya gotta feel for the bloke. I wouldn't want to be in his position.
His home would be valueless now - so no hope of a sale. So, he has only two choices - both necessitating leaving his home behind.
He is "retired" doctor - working part-time for the community. Perhaps the community could organise some 'assisted rental property' for him to keep him there.
Either way, he is out of pocket and out a home - at the moment anyway.
Cheers - John
I really don't have the sympathy others have for his plight. As an intelligent person, I would have expected him to make wiser decisions......
Any news on whether this blokes house is still standing after the recent storms ?
Latest on Seabird....things looking up;
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-10/cabinet-approves-seabird-erosion-funding/6533920?section=wa
Works begins on shoring up beach erosion at Seabird, doctor already left town, see;
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-11/fight-on-to-ease-coastal-erosion-save-houses-in-seabird-wa/6612040