Eumundi Voice - Issue 106, 14 November 2024

TERELLA BREWING PLANNED UPGRADE

Terella Brewing at North Arm has become a popular venue over the past 5 years for locals and visitors to the region. The owners of the venue recently applied for a Material Change of Use (MCU) with Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) to upgrade the venue to include a restaurant, boutique vodka and gin distillery, gazebos, bitumen carparking, infrastructure improvements and acoustic measures. Currently the venue is only approved to sell food from food trucks.

Terella recently released a social media post which indicated that misinformation was being spread about their proposed development application.

The owners of Terella Brewing stressed that the planned changes have not wavered from the founder’s vision – that of a family friendly venue where children can enjoy rural life, time away from screens and provide parents with a place to relax. The MCU aims to enhance the site experience for families.

In an online statement from Terella Brewing some of their responses:

“The MCU will reduce its current capacity by setting new limits on the number of visitors and parking spaces. We are not expanding beyond our existing footprint. We are simply adding a restaurant and a small distillery while maintaining our family-friendly atmosphere.

“We operate as a working farm and familyfriendly venue, centred around our brewery and petting zoo. Our cattle even consume the spent grain from the brewing process. The brewing process is almost silent, with no noise detectable outside the building, and it produces no offensive odours. Our only emissions are spent grain and steam. Preserving and promoting a rural lifestyle is central to our mission.

“There are no plans for mezzanines, second floors, or any three-storey buildings.

“A professional traffic management study has been completed, demonstrating that the planned improvements will significantly enhance traffic flow on Bunya Rd, resulting in a smoother, safer experience for all road users.

“The property was originally a cane farm, cleared of most trees decades ago. We are committed to

environmental stewardship, with plans to plant hundreds of native trees to restore and enrich the natural landscape, aiming to leave the property in a better condition than we found it.

“Our new submission to SCC includes stricter noise controls than before. An acoustic study has been completed, and based on the findings our new noise limits will be even lower than current levels – comparable to the sound of an acoustic guitarist playing outside.

“We believe our development will benefit the community by creating jobs, offering locally made food and spirits, and providing a safe, welcoming space that celebrates craftsmanship. We’re proud of our quality beer and look forward to bringing the same dedication to our food and spirits.”

If the proposed MCU is unsuccessful the venue will continue to operate in its current capacity.