Locals dreading change to wall

THEY were promised this development wouldn't affect them, but Ferngrove Lane residents are living in fear.

Neighbours David Screen and Davida Presley said the plans to develop melaleuca swamp land at Andergrove has put immense stress on their lives.

The project includes building a retaining wall, which is up to 3.4 metres high in some parts, to be built on the edge of their properties.

The Daily Mercury reported on Mr Screen's concerns when the development was first approved in October 2013.

Last week, a builder came to his home and asked him to sign a form allowing workers access to his property.

"They need to pull my fence down to build the retaining wall," he said.

Mackay Regional Council has a drain running on the side of his property on an easement that clears floodwater from Andergrove Rd.

He is concerned when a flood does happen, the retaining wall will dam all the water into his home as the drain and wetlands overflow.

"In the 2008 floodwater was up to the outside of my shed," he said. Ms Presley is not concerned her property will flood, but said the development had caused stress.

"It's not supposed to impact our lives, but it's impacting on our lives something fierce," she said.

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Locals dreading change to wall