CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Waste management and housing infrastructure on the Gold Coast could be supported through a proposal from Boral The Australian construction materials producer has applied to unlock the State Key Resource Area at Reedy Creek and the West Burleigh Construction Waste and Resource Recovery Project would see Boral spearhead the transformation of 26 per cent of the 216.7-hectare Reedy Creek site for quarry development The West Burleigh Quarry would then be used for “resource recovery activities” including landfill for construction waste “Feedback and consultation undertaken in recent years has been incorporated into these new proposals, with a reduction in the quarry area a key difference to the past Reedy Creek application,” Boral executive general manager for Queensland Paul Noakes said.   “There’s been significant thought to the environment which includes protecting 74 per cent of the Reedy Creek site “If there is no replacement for the West Burleigh Quarry in the southern Gold Coast area construction materials would need to be transported from the City’s north leading to an extra 31,000 extra heavy vehicles on the road annually to meet market demand.”  the plan would help alleviate the strain on waste management facilities in the region and support a local supply of construction materials for the Gold Coast and surrounding areas The company lodged its submission on April 4 Boral has supplied more than 40 million tonnes of quarry construction materials to the Gold Coast building and construction industry Its materials have been used in major local projects including upgrades to the Gold Coast Airport and multiple Pacific Motorway (M1) upgrades “The Gold Coast population is projected to reach 1 million by 2046. This requires an additional 161,700 homes and supporting critical urban infrastructure like waste management facilities. The surrounding region is predicted to tip to 5.9 million by 2046 which requires almost 840,000 new dwellings,” Noakes said.  “Failing to plan for this future could result in aggregate supply shortages skyrocketing construction costs and house prices heavily congested roads and a significant shortage of critical strategic infrastructure and landfill space to cope with the expanding population.”  Heidelberg Materials Australia has announced the re-opening of its new Geelong Concrete Plant   The company publicly revealed the re-opening.. Holcim Australia has launched a new concrete plant which will service customers in Melbourne’s northern area Regional Group is on the look out for new employees to join its growing operations with hands-on roles in a.. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media The 14-year-old boy missing from Reedy Creek since yesterday afternoon Identifying details have been removed from the earlier release Earlier: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 14-year-old boy missing from Reedy Creek since this afternoon The boy was last seen around 4pm and has not been seen or heard from since Family and police have concern for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character and he has a medical condition Police are appealing to the boy and anyone who has any information regarding his whereabouts to immediately come forward If you have information for police on this, please call Policelink on 131 444 now. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000 Call Policelink on 131 444 and quote the reference number Local Sites Subscribe to myPolice Gold Coast Answers submitted on this optional form will be used only to send you the newsletter you request. We will not give this information to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.More information about privacy Share Missing Persons Recruiting Pure Resources (ASX:PR1) is establishing a strategic alliance with Australian industrial company SSH Group (ASX:SSH) to expedite the development of the Reedy Creek Garnet Project in Western Australia both companies will work collaboratively on project development activities including initial project engagement (IPE) SSH will provide internal resources to support developing a final investment decision (FID) for the project Pure Resources says this process will follow an IPE contract framework.  both companies will enter an exclusive negotiation period to establish terms for a life-of-mine whole-of-site alliance-style operations contract.  SSH will then lead site operations to accelerate studies as well as identify and assess early revenue opportunities SSH will also conduct mining scenario planning to leverage the advantageous outcropping nature of the garnet deposit.  Pure Resources Executive Chairman Patrick Glovac says the alliance represents a step forward in enhancing the operational and execution capacity.  “Building this capability through partnership will accelerate the development of the Reedy Creek Garnet Project and position us strongly for long-term success,” Glovac says.  SSH Chief Executive Daniel Cowley-Cooper says having a strategic alliance for IPE and whole-of-site operations positions the company as a valuable execution partner.  The Reedy Creek Garnet Project sits adjacent to the Great Northern Highway encompasses a garnet skarn strike that has been expanded from 1.1km to 3.3km.  Pure Resources is an eminent battery metal-focused company that holds a portfolio of projects prospective for nickel SSH Group has a portfolio of industrial service businesses focused on service delivery to the Australian mining Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon Unico Silver (ASX:USL) says the final results from phase-two diamond drilling at.. 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ASX shifts down a gear Stay Informed on up-to-the-minute mining news Get the best articles straight to your inbox ASX ends winning streak as energy sector tumbles05 May Military Metals discusses antimony exploration in Slovakia05 May Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon05 May Critica readies to drill satellite rare earths targets    05 May Palm Hill at Reedy Creek has sold in a $6.5m deal A stunning new-build on the Gold Coast has sold for $6.5m in a suburb made famous by AFL star Buddy Franklin and wife Jesinta Perched on a ridgetop at 75 Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek the four-bedroom house known as Palm Hill attracted huge attention across the country when it hit the market but ultimately sold to a local buyer It is the second highest price paid for a property in the suburb — AFL star Buddy Franklin and wife Jesinta hold the sales record after splashing $8.75m on their glamorous Reedy Creek mansion in 2022 Amir Prestige Group’s Amir Mian and Justin Haynes handled the sale of Palm Hill swimming pool and entertaining pavilion in an open plan layout that takes full advantage of all available views Palm Hill features views of the Gold Coast skyline Angie and Reece Bajada are behind Palm Hill The property was a passion project for owners Angie and Reece Bajada who poured every ounce of their collective interior design and construction skills into the home after purchasing the site in 2020 “We had just finished a renovation at Benowa Waters and were open to looking for our next project,” Mrs Bajada told the Gold Coast Bulletin when it first hit the market MORE NEWS: Trophy home complete with indoor pool sells for $9.2m ’Refreshing as a bottleshop coolroom’: Hilarious take on property listings Mater Prize Home: The secret to creating a $5.2m ‘winning home While the potential of the property was alluring Mrs Bajada said realising their vision proved a major endeavour involving extensive earthworks and the full knockdown and rebuild of the previous house “We wanted an open home with a flow between the indoors and outdoors that took advantage of the view as much as possible,” Mrs Bajada said “There were a lot of earthworks to be done as we built extra retaining walls and extra driveway and we also changed the position of the pool.” with 180-degree views from almost every room The house’s open plan layout and seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living areas lends itself to entertaining with the property playing host to birthday gatherings along with regular dinner parties and barbecues third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) has completed the sale of its Reedy Creek and Providence Projects in Australia to Golden Cross Resources - $1 million total cash payment ($500,000 previously paid $500,000 at closing)- 6 million Golden Cross common shares with varying resale restrictions- Potential future payments up to $3 million tied to: The deal was executed through Golden Cross' acquisition of BC Subco Company insiders participated in the transaction for $65,000 through Fundco Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) ha completato la vendita dei suoi progetti Reedy Creek e Providence in Australia a Golden Cross Resources - Pagamento in contanti totale di 1 milione di dollari (500.000 già versati 500.000 al momento della chiusura)- 6 milioni di azioni ordinarie Golden Cross con diverse restrizioni di rivendita- Possibili pagamenti futuri fino a 3 milioni di dollari legati a: L’accordo è stato realizzato tramite l’acquisizione da parte di Golden Cross di BC Subco titolare degli interessi relativi alla proprietà I dirigenti dell’azienda hanno partecipato alla transazione con 65.000 dollari tramite Fundco Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) ha completado la venta de sus proyectos Reedy Creek y Providence en Australia a Golden Cross Resources - Pago total en efectivo de 1 millón de dólares (500,000 ya pagados 500,000 al cierre)- 6 millones de acciones ordinarias de Golden Cross con diversas restricciones de reventa- Pagos futuros potenciales de hasta 3 millones de dólares vinculados a: El acuerdo se ejecutó mediante la adquisición por parte de Golden Cross de BC Subco Los directivos de la empresa participaron en la transacción con 65,000 dólares a través de Fundco Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF)는 호주에 위치한 Reedy Creek 및 Providence 프로젝트를 Golden Cross Resources에 매각을 완료했습니다 잔여 50만 달러는 클로징 시 지급)- 다양한 재판매 제한이 적용된 Golden Cross 보통주 600만 주- 다음 조건에 따른 최대 300만 달러의 잠재적 추가 지급금: 본 거래는 Golden Cross가 Providence Gold Pty의 자산을 보유한 BC Subco를 인수하는 방식으로 이루어졌습니다 Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV : GPAC) (OTCQX : FSXLF) a finalisé la vente de ses projets Reedy Creek et Providence en Australie à Golden Cross Resources - Un paiement total en espèces de 1 million de dollars (500 000 déjà versés 500 000 à la clôture)- 6 millions d’actions ordinaires Golden Cross avec diverses restrictions de revente- Des paiements futurs potentiels pouvant atteindre 3 millions de dollars liés à : L’accord a été réalisé par l’acquisition par Golden Cross de BC Subco détenteur des intérêts liés à la propriété Des initiés de la société ont participé à la transaction pour 65 000 dollars via Fundco Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) hat den Verkauf seiner Reedy Creek- und Providence-Projekte in Australien an Golden Cross Resources abgeschlossen - Gesamte Barzahlung von 1 Million US-Dollar (500.000 bereits gezahlt 500.000 bei Abschluss)- 6 Millionen Golden Cross Stammaktien mit unterschiedlichen Wiederverkaufsbeschränkungen- Mögliche zukünftige Zahlungen von bis zu 3 Millionen US-Dollar Der Vertrag wurde durch die Übernahme von BC Subco durch Golden Cross abgewickelt Unternehmensinterne Personen beteiligten sich mit 65.000 US-Dollar über Fundco das später von Golden Cross übernommen wurde 2025) - Great Pacific Gold Corp. (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (FSE: V3H) ("Great Pacific Gold," "GPAC," or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of its Reedy Creek and Providence Projects in Australia comprising Exploration Licences 7052 and 7046 (collectively pursuant to the share purchase agreement dated December 3 The Transaction was completed through Golden Cross' acquisition from the Company of all of the issued and outstanding shares of BC Subco which is the sole shareholder of Providence Gold Pty Ltd ("Providence") which in turn holds the interest in the Property In consideration for the sale of the Property: No finder's fees was paid by the Company in connection with the Transaction Certain directors and officers of the Company (the "Insiders") subscribed for securities in the amount of $65,000 in the entity that paid the Deposit ("Fundco") and following Fundco's acquisition by Golden Cross the Insiders received securities of Golden Cross in exchange for such securities of Fundco the Insiders' participation in the Transaction is considered a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") The Company is exempt from the requirement to obtain a formal valuation and minority shareholder approval in connection with the Insiders' participation in the Transaction in reliance of Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that their participation in the Transaction does not exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization On behalf of Great Pacific Gold:Greg McCunnChief Executive Officer and Director For further information visit gpacgold.com or contact: Investor RelationsDirect: (604) 229-9445Toll Free: 1(833) 923-3334Email: info@gpacgold.com Great Pacific Gold has a portfolio of exploration-stage projects in Papua New Guinea ("PNG") and Australia The Company is focused on developing gold-copper resources from its highly prospective land packages The Company also holds a number of other core mineral projects such as the Golden Mountain and Everton Projects in Australia Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release These statements reflect management's current estimates They are not guarantees of future performance Great Pacific Gold cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors many of which are beyond their respective control among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Great Pacific Gold's limited operating history its exploration and development activities on its mineral properties and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward looking information Except as required under applicable securities legislation Great Pacific Gold does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/248671 Already have an account? Login We use cookies to analyze user behavior in order to constantly improve the website for you. Learn more For further information visit gpacgold.com or contact: Investor RelationsDirect: (604) 229-9445Toll Free: 1(833) 923-3334Email: info@gpacgold.com To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/248671 SOURCE: Great Pacific Gold Corp. Sign Up Company Profile Mining and Metals Precious Metals By Eliza Wregg first published at 1 April 2025 - 9:10 am A Gold Coast resident or visitor has started the week as a newly minted multi-millionaire after scoring more than $2.5 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw The mystery ticketholder held one of the eight division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4559 Each division one winning entry can look forward to $2,500,000.00 If the winner had been part of The Lott Members Club and registered their ticket to a player card or online account they would have already been alerted to their newfound treasure officials from The Lott are eagerly waiting for the ticketholder to check their ticket and come forward The division one winning entry was purchased at TSG Reedy Creek TSG Reedy Creek owner Nishchint Singh said he was thrilled to have sold his first division one winning entry “We’re very happy to have sold our first division one winning entry in just six months of our business tenure,” he said “We’ve started to decorate our store and hang posters everywhere We’ve also distributed chocolates to our customers I’m sure there will many more customers trying their luck “Congratulations to the division one winner happy and enjoy their life to the fullest with their prize!” The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said she hoped the region’s latest division one winner checked their ticket and came forward soon “Whoever is holding this golden ticket may have no idea they’re walking around as a brand-new multi-millionaire!” she said “We’re encouraging anyone who purchased a Saturday Gold Lotto ticket from TSG Reddy Creek to check their tickets today “Just imagine how thrilling it would be to discover you were $2.5 million richer Your plans for the rest of the year and into the future could change in a moment “If you discover you’re holding the golden ticket contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the prize claim process.” and if you discover you are holding the winning ticket contact The Lott on 131 868 as soon as possible to begin the exciting prize claim process.” The winning numbers in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4559 on 29 March 2025 were 36 while the supplementary numbers were 24 and 30 there were eight division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4559 – two each in Queensland The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 355 so far in FY25 including 89 won by Golden Casket customers Saturday Gold Lotto created 149 millionaires across Australia During this time there were 316 division one winning Saturday Gold Lotto entries across Australia that collectively won more than $400.2 million 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Pacific Gold Corp (“Great Pacific Gold,” “GPAC,” or the “Company”) (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (Germany: V3H) is providing an update on its 100% owned Reedy Creek Project in Victoria 2024) the Company announced a focused exploration strategy for its core assets including Kesar located in Papua New Guinea and contiguous with K92 Mining’s Kainantu Mine where a diamond drilling program is set to commence the Company announced that it was undertaking a process of evaluating its non-core assets in Australia to maximize value from these assets The Reedy Creek project comprises two exploration tenements covering 445km2 of historic workings together with limited modern exploration work conducted by Great Pacific Gold Great Pacific Gold announced a focused and targeted exploration plan for the coming year With drilling to commence soon at our Kesar Creek Project in PNG we have started to execute on this mandate We look forward to capitalizing on GPAC’s success to-date on the ground at Reedy Creek by monetizing the asset to assist in funding what will be a significant ramp up of activity in PNG in the coming year We anticipate significant interest in Reedy Creek from Australian and Canadian listed issuers.” For enquiries regarding the Reedy Creek divestiture process Mick Carew, VP Corporate Developmentmcarew@gpacgold.com+1-604-803-7711 Figure 1 The Reedy Creek land package showing the location of historic small scale mines and artisanal surface workings The Company will continue to evaluate its non-core asset portfolio for further value creating opportunities which may include asset sales Table 1 – Reedy Creek & Providence Drill Results (including previously released results) * Preliminary composite assay results from RAB drilling Additional drilling is required to determine true widths On behalf of Great Pacific GoldGreg McCunnChief Executive Officer and DirectorDirect: (604) 229-9445Toll Free: 1(833) 923-3334 For further information visit gpacgold.com or contact: Jonathan RichardsEmail: info@greatpacificgoldcorp.com Great Pacific Gold has a portfolio of exploration stage projects in Papua New Guinea (“PNG”) and Australia The Company also holds a number of other exploration projects including the recently acquired Tinga Valley Project Great Pacific Gold cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors Great Pacific Gold Corp (TSXV: GPAC, OTCQX: FSXLF) has finalized the sale of its Reedy Creek and Providence Projects in Australia to Golden Cross Resources. The transaction, valued at $1 million in cash and 6 million Golden Cross common shares, was executed through the acquisition of BC Subco, the sole shareholder of Providence Gold Pty Ltd, by Golden Cross. The financial structure of the deal includes an immediate cash payment of $1 million, with $500,000 previously paid and the remaining $500,000 settled at closing. In addition, 6 million common shares of Golden Cross were issued, with varying resale restrictions applied to the shares. Future payments up to $3 million are tied to specific milestones. These include $1 million payable upon the publication of a technical report confirming a gold resource exceeding 1,000,000 ounces, and $2 million contingent on the commencement of commercial production. Company insiders participated in the transaction through an investment of $65,000 via Fundco, which was later acquired by Golden Cross, marking the transaction as a "related party transaction" under multilateral regulations. This strategic divestment allows Great Pacific Gold to monetize its assets while retaining potential upside through milestone-based payments and an equity stake in Golden Cross. Reedy Creek is this week the most viewed property going to auction on the Gold Coast A dreamy coastal home with epic panoramic views is the most popular property on the Gold Coast going to auction Perched on a ridgetop at 75 Bridgman Drive the four-bedroom house is this week the most viewed auction property in the city on realestate.com.au and the second most viewed in Queensland The two-storey home known as Palm Hill includes four bedrooms encompassing the entire Gold Coast city skyline from north of Surfers to Burleigh and beyond “We had just finished a renovation at Benowa Waters and were open to looking for our next project,” Mrs Bajada said MORE NEWS: Insane price drop on Aussie $50m mega mansion Horse riding trails, motocross track, water slide: Queensland’s coolest backyard Under the hammer: Hinterland oasis going to auction “We wanted it to feel like our own retreat where we could unwind “The natural light that comes through the home is phenomenal and watching the sunrise is magical “You get views of all the fireworks up and down the coast at New Years and when there’s an airshow you can see all the planes.” or you could even hire out the property for photo shoots,” Mrs Bajada said You can enjoy the view from two levels of luxury living The extensive earthworks have also created additional land offering the potential for future additions “We’ve flattened the site into three tiers so you could put in a mini basketball court a granny flat or a big barn shed,” Mrs Bajada said “Having that sort of usable land on a block with these incredible views is really rare.” the gardens have been meticulously landscaped and include a stunning mature canary plan that was gifted by the previous owners “There are also pandanus trees which give the property a coastal feel,” Mrs Bajada said “It’s effective but low maintenance and still lets the view speak for itself.” Palm Hill is going to auction on October 5 The residence was built as the Bajada’s dream family home but after the success of the project the young family is now looking for a new challenge “We loved watching our vision become a reality,” Mrs Bajada said “We really enjoyed the process and are keen to do it again.” The property is listed with Amir Mian and Justin Haynes of Amir Prestige and is slated to go to auction on October 5 (TSXV: ZNC.H) (the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its proposed acquisition of the Reedy Creek and Providence gold projects in Victoria the "Project") from Great Pacific Gold Corp as previously disclosed in the Company's news release dated December 3 and to announce the terms of a non-brokered private placement of subscription receipts to be completed in connection with the acquisition The Project is comprised of two tenements covering an area of 445km2 located approximately 10 km northeast of Southern Cross' Sunday Creek discovery in central Victoria To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/5159/240724_1da7c53a74dd6b47_001full.jpg The Project land package includes the historic Reedy Creek goldfield and Welcome Reef / Providence project Exploration to date has identified potential for epizonal gold mineralization akin to the Fosterville and Costerfield operating mines to the west recent drilling by Great Pacific Resources between 2021 and 2024 has returned significant gold mineralization along a recently defined NW-SE gold-in-soil geochemical anomaly Readers are cautioned that the Company has not independently verified information on nearby or adjacent properties and that they are not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the Project the Company entered into a share purchase agreement dated effective December 3 2024 (the "Definitive Agreement") among the Company a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vendor ("BC Subco") the Company will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of BC Subco (the "Proposed Transaction") The Company has made its initial filings with the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") to seek conditional acceptance of the Proposed Transaction and is continuing to work diligently towards the completion of the Proposed Transaction expected to take place in March 2025 The Company is please to provide the following updates on the Proposed Transaction In connection with the Proposed Transaction ("Fundco") was established by certain investors to fund the $500,000 cash deposit (the "Deposit") payable to the Vendor on behalf of the Company upon the execution of the Definitive Agreement and to fund other expenses relating to the Proposed Transaction Fundco completed a private placement of 4,856,667 units ("Fundco Units") at a price of $0.12 per Fundco Unit for gross proceeds of $582,800 Each Fundco Unit consisted of one common share (each a "Fundco Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each each exercisable at $0.25 per share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance the Company entered into a securities exchange agreement (the "SEA") with Fundco and each of the securityholders of Fundco concurrent with and subject to the completion of the Proposed Transaction the Company will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of Fundco (the "Fundco Acquisition") securityholders of Fundco will receive one (1) Post-Consolidation Common Share (as defined herein) for each Fundco Share held and warrantholders of Fundco will receive one warrant to purchase a Post-Consolidation Common Share for each Fundco Warrant each exercisable at $0.25 per Post-Consolidation Common Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance In connection with the completion of the Fundco Acquisition the Company will issue to the holders of Fundco securities an aggregate of 4,856,667 Post-Consolidation Common Shares and 4,856,667 warrants to acquire Post-Consolidation Common Shares The Fundco Acquisition remains subject to the approval of the Exchange The Fundco Acquisition will constitute a Related Party Transaction (as such term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) of the Company as Associates (as such term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) of Matthew Roma (CEO and a director of the Company) and Darryl Cardey (a director of the Company) participated in the Fundco financing and will receive an aggregate of 750,000 Post-Consolidation Common Shares and warrants to purchase 750,000 Post-Consolidation Common Shares pursuant to the Fundco Acquisition The participation of such Associates in the Fundco Acquisition may constitute a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") The Company is relying on the exemptions from the valuation requirement and the minority approval requirement set out in subsections 5.5(a) Fair Market Value Not More than 25% of Market Capitalization and 5.7(1)(a) Fair Market Value not More than 25% of Market Capitalization On or prior to the closing of the Proposed Transaction the Company will complete a consolidation (the "Consolidation") of its issued and outstanding common shares (the pre-Consolidation common shares in the authorized structure of the Company being referred to as the "Common Shares") on the basis of one (1) new common share in the authorized structure of the Company (the "Post-Consolidation Common Shares") for each 2.5 old Common Shares The Company currently has 43,663,174 Common Shares issued and outstanding the Company will have approximately 17,465,269 Post-Consolidation Common Shares issued and outstanding The Consolidation remains subject to the approval of the Exchange The Company will issue a further news release upon receiving Exchange approval announcing the effective date of the Consolidation It is anticipated that concurrent with the completion of the Proposed Transaction the Company will change its name to "Golden Cross Resources Inc." (the "Name Change") announcing the effective date of the Name Change In connection with closing of the Proposed Transaction the Company expects to appoint Nicholas Rowley as an additional independent director Rowley is an experienced corporate executive with a strong financial background with over 16 years' experience specialising in marketing and sales of various raw materials Rowley's most recent position was Director - Corporate Development of ASX-listed lithium company Rowley through this role saw the implementation and closing of a $6 billion merger with Orocobre Limited to create the world's fifth largest lithium producer Allkem in mid-2021 to be acquired by Rio Tinto in 2025 the Company will complete a non-brokered private placement (the "Concurrent Financing") of up to 29,000,000 subscription receipts of the Company (the "Subscription Receipts") at a price of $0.15 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $4,350,000 Upon satisfaction of certain release conditions which include the completion of the Proposed Transaction each Subscription Receipt will be deemed to be exercised without payment of any additional consideration and without further action on the part of the holder thereof for one (1) Post-Consolidation Common Share and the escrowed subscription funds will be released to the Company The Company may pay finder's fees in connection with the Concurrent Financing in accordance with the policies of the Exchange The proceeds of the Concurrent Financing will be used to fund (i) expenses of the Proposed Transaction and the Concurrent Financing (ii) the exploration and development of the Project and (iii) working capital requirements of the Company following completion of the Proposed Transaction The Concurrent Financing remains subject to the approval of the Exchange Assuming that the that the Concurrent Financing is fully subscribed there will be: (i) approximately 58,171,936 Post-Consolidation Common Shares issued and outstanding upon completion of the Proposed Transaction and the Concurrent Financing; (ii) the Zincore shareholders will hold approximately 17,465,269 Post-Consolidation Common Shares representing approximately 30.02% of the issued and outstanding Post-Consolidation Common Shares; (iii) the Vendor will hold 6,000,000 Post-Consolidation Common Shares representing approximately 10.31% of the issued and outstanding Post-Consolidation Common Shares; (iv) former Fundco securityholders will hold 4,856,667 Post-Consolidation Common Shares representing approximately 8.35% of the issued and outstanding Post-Consolidation Common Shares; (v) an arm's-length finder for the Proposed Transaction will hold 850,000 Post-Consolidation Common Shares representing approximately 1.46% of the issued and outstanding Post-Consolidation Common Shares and (vi) investors in the Concurrent Financing will hold 29,000,000 Post-Consolidation Common Shares representing approximately 49.85% of the of the issued and outstanding Post-Consolidation Common Shares For additional details regarding the Proposed Transaction and the Project, please see the Company's news release dated December 4, 2024, which is available under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca All currency references in the news release are in Canadian currency unless otherwise noted The securities of the Company referred to in this news release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 the securities of the Company may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S Securities Act and applicable state securities laws This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction in which such offer with common shares which trade on the NEX Board of the Exchange under the symbol ZNC.H "Matthew Roma"Matthew RomaChief Executive Officer Zincore Metals Inc.Matthew Roma, Chief Executive Officermatt@rwg.global Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions assumptions or future events or performance (often using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect" "estimates" or "intends" or stating that certain actions occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be considered forward-looking statements Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include the completion of the Proposed Transaction on the terms described herein or at all the receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals (including the approval of the Exchange) for the Proposed Transaction the receipt of Exchange approval for the Fundco Acquisition the receipt of Exchange approval for the Consolidation the receipt of Exchange approval for the Name Change the completion of the Concurrent Financing on the terms described herein or at all the proposed use of proceeds of the Concurrent Financing and the receipt of Exchange approval for the Concurrent Financing The completion of these transaction is based on a number of assumptions including that all conditions precedent of the Proposed Transaction will be met or waived There is no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed on the terms set forth in this news release These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to materially differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements Except as required by applicable securities laws the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/240724 SOURCE: Golden Cross Resources Inc. Company Profile Buddy and Jesinta Franklin have made a huge lifestyle move Former AFL star Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and his fashion influencer wife Jesinta are selling their glamorous Mediterranean-style property on the Gold Coast 18 months after buying it moved from Sydney to Queensland last year following their $8.75m purchase in Reedy Creek Villa Casa has a resort-styel pool and multiple entertaining zones Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and wife Jesinta with a Gai Waterhouse trained horse Gold Bullion who retired from AFL in 2023 after playing for both the Hawthorn Football Club and Sydney Swans is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time The couple snapped up their sprawling Gold Coast property known as Villa Casa after just six days on the market in 2022 smashing the previous sales record in the emerging Gold Coast hinterland suburb MORE NEWS: Mermaid Beach property family lists landmark shack Hammer time: Riverfront estate fit for royalty Mark Zuckerberg’s $453m bday celebrations They have since posted snippets of the seven-bedroom with Jesinta even documenting a New Year’s Eve celebration at the house captured the hearts of property watchers across the nation when it first launched to the market in 2022 taking out top spot as Australia’s most viewed home on www.realestate.com.au The kitchen includes a half-moon shaped island benchtop The one-of-a-kind hillside house is on a 4497sq m block and combines curves and arches crafted from limestone with landscaped greenery with its 4m headboard and a vaulted tunnel leading to a dressing room and ensuite Outdoor amenities are reminiscent of a resort with a glamorous terrace running the length of the magnesium pool with swim-up bar games room and living room with panoramic views with builder Tidal Constructions taking out the top prize for House of the Year at the Gold Coast Master Builders Awards (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (FSE: V3H) ("Great Pacific Gold," "GPAC," or the "Company") announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement dated December 3 2024 (the "Agreement") with Zincore Metals Corp ("Zincore") for the purchase and sale of the Company's non-core Reedy Creek and Providence tenements (the "Project") in Victoria All dollar figures are Canadian Dollars unless otherwise stated "The divestiture of Reedy Creek is In line with our strategy to focus our financial and technical efforts on our core projects including the Kesar and Wild Dog Projects in Papua New Guinea," stated Greg McCunn "The near-term cash infusion of $1 million provides non-dilutive financing for our 2025 exploration programs and we are pleased to transition Reedy Creek to a team of experienced company builders with a strong exploration crew in Victoria our 10% share holding in Zincore ensures we retain exposure to this prospective land package immediately north of Southern Cross's Sunday Creek Project we will continue to evaluate opportunities to monetize our other non-core assets in Australia." The Transaction is structured in the form of a share purchase of a newly created subsidiary holding the rights to the Project The Agreement contains customary representations indemnifications and conditions by Company and Zincore The Zincore Shares issued to Great Pacific in connection with the Transaction will be issued in a manner that is exempt from applicable prospectus and registration requirements The Company has agreed to voluntary resale restrictions on the Zincore shares The Transaction remains subject to the TSX Venture Exchange acceptance Certain officers of the Company will be subscribing for shares in the entity ("Fundco") paying the deposit to the Company the transaction is considered a related party transaction and subject to Mulitateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") The Company has relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that the transaction will not exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization For further information visit gpacgold.com or contact: Investor RelationsDirect: (604) 229-9445Toll Free: 1(833) 923-3334Email: info@gpacgold.com Great Pacific Gold has a portfolio of exploration stage projects in Papua New Guinea ("PNG") and Australia The Company is focused on developing gold-copper resources from its highly prospective land packages The Company also holds a number of other exploration projects including the Tinga Valley Project in Papua New Guinea its ability to close the sale of Reedy Creek to Zincore intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/232333 Mac Andrew posing during a media opportunity after re-signing with the Gold Coast Suns mid-week.Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images He’s only 20 but this AFL young gun has incredibly leapfrogged Lance Franklin and Dustin Martin In one swoop mid week Gold Coast Suns player Mac Andrew blitzed hundreds of AFL stars across the decades signing a deal reportedly worth $12m across nine years averaging $1.3m a year – more than Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin sealed in his heyday with the Sydney Swans Campbell Newman’s massive post-politics property payout The Block winners’ horror home build blowout Mapped: New public housing lots revealed A core group of friends and a coach he responds to set him up Mac Andrew of the Suns has the most lucrative contract in AFL history now Picture: Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images He’s expected to follow the AFL legend’s lead and sink much of his earnings into real estate investments on the Gold Coast and in his childhood state Victoria – but there is no doubting which one is winning with the star player I’ve made a home for myself up here and have a great support base here,” Mr Andrew said in a statement issued by the club The coast was a no brainer in the end for the star player He even takes fishing holidays in his spare time with mates and there’s no shortage of options for a man like that packing a $1.3m average income level in a city with 70km of coastline and much more in riverfront one of the most favoured freshwater fishing locations on the Gold Coast conveniently runs alongside the Gold Coast Suns home stadium in Carrara where the median house price sits below his estimated new annual average income at $1.15m for houses and even cheaper at $749,000 for apartments There’s an almost endless list of choices for homes he can afford given a riverfront home going to auction in Carrara – five minutes from People First Stadium home of the Suns – last sold for $3.85m two years ago – a figure he’d be able to repay very comfortably The property at 4 Garden Grove is a super-sized 1,416sq m block with 24.5m river frontage with the Gold Coast’s iconic skyscrapers as a backdrop three-car garage and most importantly a boat shed Buddy Lance Franklin and wife Jesinta prefer a quieter life on the coast now Former AFL star Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and his fashion influencer wife Jesinta have officially listed their glamorous Mediterranean-style property Villa Casa for sale In fact only four suburbs on the Gold Coast have median house prices that are above the $2m mark with 55 more there priced between $1-$1.9m – meaning he could have his pick of where to live depending on what best fits his playing roster The most expensive suburb on the Gold Coast in latest data is Mermaid Beach where the median house price is $3,292,500 Bundall on $2.2m and Broadbeach Waterson $2.125m co-founders of Culture Kings held the house price record in Ashmore for a stint Picture: Portia Large (The Pulse with Portia Large) Culture Kings co-founders Tahnee and Simon Beard entertainment and sports zone at the riverfront home they sold in Ashmore for $4.95m Regardless of how he plans to invest his lucrative pay packet Mr Andrew knows one thing for certain: “I’m really keen to be a part of the first team that wins a Premiership on the Coast,” he said “To be the first to do that would be pretty special and something I really want to be a part of It’s pretty evident we are heading in the right direction and I just want to play my role in what will be something great.” “I don’t want to take my career for granted I really want to make the most of it and grab every opportunity with both hands.” He is now the longest-contracted player on the Suns’ list with his new five-year extension to 2030 to take him through to when he is 26 Andrew earned selection in the AFLPA 22Under22 team for the first time in 2024 and was involved in one of the moments of the season when he kicked a memorable matchwinning goal after the siren against Essendon in Round 22 FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality broke ground on its Reedy Creek Lab Campus renovation and expansion project today, a project that is expected to add new laboratory and public meeting space availability.  The campus, located in Raleigh, is currently home to labs from DEQ’s divisions of Air Quality and Water Resources. The expanded campus will include new facilities for these labs, as well as housing the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service and the Raleigh Regional Office for all divisions. Construction of the facility is expected to begin in March 2025 and end in late 2027. “DEQ works to safeguard our air, land and water to protect the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians,” said DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson. “This new state-of-the-art campus will help us continue to serve the people as we build a stronger and healthier North Carolina.”  The new campus is expected to be Green Globes certified, meaning it demonstrates significant achievement in resource efficiency, reduces environmental impacts and improves occupant wellness. “Through 3 years of design and development work on this project, our goal was to put DEQ’s mission on display through site and building design,” said Eric Turon, Director of DEQ’s Division of Facilities, Health and Safety. “We wanted to design and build a campus that will support, recruit and retain the next generations of DEQ’s staff.” The new, 33,000 square foot building and 50,000 square feet of lab renovations will feature a new hearing room for public meetings, which is expected to be completed in the first phase, estimated as fall 2026. The campus will feature energy-efficient walls and windows, a depolluting roofing system, high-efficiency HVAC systems, sustainable building materials and photovoltaic arrays that will provide 33% of the electricity needed by the office building. Partners in this project include HH Architecture, Dewberry Engineering, Integrated Design, Storr Office Environments, McAdams Engineering and Skanska USA. Skanska Selected for Renovation and Expansion of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Reedy Creek Laboratory in Raleigh a leading global development and construction firm has been awarded a $62 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) for the renovation and expansion of its Reedy Creek Laboratory in Raleigh for which construction is set to begin in March 2025 will enhance research capabilities by adding laboratory space and improving operational efficiency across the state facility’s research campus “Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on the Reedy Creek Laboratory expansion represents a meaningful investment in our state’s environmental future,” said Mark Balling executive vice president of Skanska USA Building’s Mid-Atlantic Region “By modernizing this critical research and testing facility we’re supporting North Carolina’s capacity to protect our natural resources and safeguard public health for generations to come.” The multi-phase project includes the construction of a new 33,000-square-foot administration and visitor’s center that will seamlessly connect two existing buildings 53,000 square feet of space across three existing buildings will be renovated to create modular laboratory spaces enhancing the campus’ outdoor environment A key component of the renovation of the facility includes repurposing a portion of an existing building into a central energy plant which will provide the mechanical and electrical systems for the entire campus The remainder of this building will be repurposed into a central shipping and receiving area as well as glass wash space land and water to protect the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians,” said DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson “This new state-of-the-art campus will help us continue to serve the people as we build a stronger and healthier North Carolina.” The entire Reedy Creek facility will remain operational throughout the duration of the construction The phased construction work is expected to be completed by December 2027 Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics is headquartered in New York City with 28 offices around the country Skanska has invested a total value of $4.6 billion in commercial and multi-family projects Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved ANOTHER Gold Coast suburb has had its record price smashed in 2022 is quietly transforming into a well-established and sought after suburb Families love Reedy Creek for its proximity to Somerset College A family home at 28 Culgoora Cst surpassed the highest price achieved in the suburb when it sold under the hammer for $2.94m last week MORE NEWS: The buyers behind the biggest sales of the EOFY Surfers retro shack is making waves Buyers are all shook up over Pat Boone home which has hit the market Nicole Carter from Mcgrath Surfers Paradise said the auction attracted five registered bidders with more than 56 groups viewing the house during its three-week campaign wanted to trade in views for water frontage wanted to be closer to their childrens’ school Proximity to good schools is one of the main reasons this suburb has grown in popularity over recent years yet it continues to remain relatively affordable for many “Reedy Creek is one of the best kept secrets of the Gold Coast,” Ms Carter said “Culgoora Crescent is located in the sought-after Observatory Estate which has some of the Gold Coast’s best views and is still only 10 minutes from Burleigh Beach,” she said “We find the location is highly prized by families wanting to be close to the elite schools of Somerset College and Kings Christian College “And the estate is surrounded by walking trails and parks Ms Carter said Reedy Creek had an abundance of custom-built many of which have been built to capture coast and city skyline views to the east and bush and mountain views to the west “The more buyers that come into the area for a look and to compare it with other suburbs the more we find they fall in love with it and never want to leave,” Ms Carter said Ms Carter said prices in Reedy Creek had undergone significant rises over the past few years with 40 per cent growth in the past 12 months House prices in Reedy Creek have risen by more than 40 per cent in 12 months the median house price growth in the suburb has soared well past the $1m mark to sit at $1.293m and stock is predominantly made up of freestanding homes The five-bedroom home on a 1033sq m block in Culgoora Cst last sold in 2017 for $1.66m earning the owners capital growth of $1.28m Ms Carter said the suburb still offered value for money and there were still some great buying opportunities “without the heavy price tag” The Trenton Road Connector Project is a 10’ wide multi-use trail located along Trenton Road between Trenton Park Lane and the William B Umstead State Park Entrance at Reedy Creek Road  The project also included pedestrian crossings at Manorbrook Road and Silent Stream Ct. A multitude of factors were considered in making the project constructible including minimal property acquisition minimize challenges associated with utilities and provide a realistic construction budget for the project based on the current project budget Construction Project ManagerJay Shahjaykumar.shah@raleighnc.gov The Trenton Road Connector Project was originated from a citizen-led request from the residents located along Trenton Road  Residents requested a way to provide improved and safer bicycle and pedestrian access along Trenton Road and connection to the Reedy Creek Road entrance into Umstead State Park  In September 2013 City Council approved a budget item to design and construct an improved facility along Trenton Road In a Feasibility Study completed in 2019 the consultant evaluated the constructability of a 5’ and 8’ sidewalk constructed along the right of way and behind the existing swale ditch in addition to crosswalk improvements  The recommendation from the feasibility study was the design and construction of the 5’ sidewalk primarily because it was within the existing project budget the project team further explored additional options for a facility that would fit within the project budget but would match the 10-foot width of the existing greenway facility located along Reedy Creek Road (Reedy Creek Trail) This would provide continuity of like to like greenway facilities and provides for future expansion of the greenway system connections to Cary and the future I-40 Triangle Bikeway project.  Staff presented findings and a proposal to move forward with a 10’ side path to the public in May 2021 by hosting virtual live public open house and pre-recorded presentations on the proposal staff presented this information to the Parks Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) in July 2021 and to City Council in September 2021  The PRGAB and Council provided authorization for staff to move forward.  The 10’ side path has a smaller footprint then the 5’ sidewalk design (less impact on utilities individual properties and existing vegetation); better accommodates bikes (Trenton Road is designated 10 Year Priority: Separated Bikeway in the COR Bike Plan and provides a future connection to the I-40 Bikeway) and provides for a more efficient and safer connection for new crosswalk construction at Manorbrook Road Trinity Farms Road and Silent Stream Court intersection and Windy Woods Drive See the Feasibility Study here. The Trenton Road Connector Project design team is preparing to advertise the project for construction bids  The design team has continually worked very closely with the Trenton Road community NCDOT representatives as well as City of Raleigh Transportation and Construction Departments to address the following recommendations All of these requests require final authorization by NCDOT so our design team has been collaborating directly with NCDOT to ensure all of these requests can be accommodated  This does take time since we do not control the schedules or availability of NCDOT staff NCDOT Division Traffic has completed their final review for the Trenton Road Connector Project Encroachment Permit and have required the following items to be removed from the plans: *Please note that Trenton Road is a NCDOT right of way and they have control on all proposed improvements The project is close to complete and the new multi-use path is open to the public.  There may be some restriping along Trenton Road in the coming weeks and then the project will be complete.  The new trail is open to the public and the project is complete.  The Capital Area Greenway System was first adopted by City Council in 1976 This plan proposed a system of linear parks located primarily along rivers and included the opportunity for an interconnected system of pedestrian trails across the region Lauren Shahan A recent post shared in the Facebook group “Disney for Seniors” praised Cast Members and the Reedy Creek Fire Department (RCFD) paramedic crew on their level of care during an emergency situation Julie Kendall Cox wrote in the Facebook group this past weekend “My granddaughter fell in our room at the Grand Floridian within 10 minutes of checking in and hurt her arm It was no negligence on Disney’s part My daughter called Guest Services to see if a golf cart could drive to our building and take them to our car to go to Prompt Care.” Prompt Care is a Central Florida urgent care center Disney Cast Members and a paramedic team came directly to the room to check on Cox’s granddaughter “Guest services sent Security and Housekeeping to check on her and a paramedic crew showed up,” Cox wrote She included a picture of the RCFD paramedics examining her granddaughter “They determined she needed X-rays and offered to take her to the hospital at no charge They also paid for cab fare for the ride back I was impressed at the level of care shown by Disney she has 2 broken bones in her wrist but it does not require pins So while it’s potentially unsafe for her granddaughter to ride TRON Lightcycle Run and other roller coasters with a freshly broken arm RCFD paramedics serve all of Walt Disney World property, offering on-site emergency care and ambulance transportation to nearby hospitals. To receive 24-hour in-room medical services at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, touch “Front Desk” on the in-room phone for assistance. There are also first aid stations at all theme parks For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Mike DeForest ORLANDO, Fla. – Members of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board of supervisors broke no criminal laws prior to Gov Ron DeSantis appointing a new board to oversee Walt Disney World’s special taxing district Although an outside investigation concluded there was a “blurring of the lines” between The Walt Disney Company and the Reedy Creek Improvement District Florida’s Chief Inspector General quietly closed its review of the district’s former board earlier this year without making any recommendations a memo obtained by News 6 through a public record request shows In April 2023, a little more than a month after the Florida Legislature modified the special taxing district’s organizational structure and renamed it the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District the governor asked the state’s Office of Chief Inspector General to conduct a review of the former RCID board’s actions “These collusive and self-dealing arrangements aim to nullify the recently-passed legislation and defy the will of Floridians,” DeSantis wrote in an April 3 2023 letter to Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] DeSantis asked Miguel to consult with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to “launch a thorough review and investigation into the actions of the RCID Board of Supervisors,” including whether the board broke any criminal or civil laws said it looked at applicable governing statues It also worked with various county elections supervisors and the Florida Commission on Ethics As part of its review, the chief inspector general’s office obtained a November 2023 audit commissioned by the new CFTOD board that examined past practices of RCID That 72-page report concluded the special district was “in dire need of reform” prior to the legislative changes passed in early 2023 fourteen months after launching its outside review the OCIG sent a memo to DeSantis outlining its findings and announcing that no further investigative activity is warranted a blurring of the lines between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S an attorney for WDW also served as an attorney for the RCID RCID staff were given discounts at WDW locations and WDW employees were invited to RCID employee events.” M. 15 Responsive Documents by Brandon Hogan on Scribd According to the memo, the OCIG found that Disney financially benefitted from RCID purchasing theme park annual passes for RCID employees. That practice was discontinued by the new CFTOD board The OCIG coordinated with FDLE’s Office of Executive Investigations and provided documentation to the law enforcement agency as part of a separate criminal investigation into RCID matters the OCIG was advised by (FDLE) that their case was closed due to a lack of a criminal predicate,” the memo states the chief inspector general’s office investigated whether the outgoing RCID board of supervisors gave proper notice to property owners within the special district prior to voting on the development agreement with Disney in February 2023 “Based on the OCIG’s review of the documents provided by the CFTOD the OCIG could not determine that the RCID BOS properly noticed the RCID landowners about meetings as required by (Florida law),” the memo states In March 2024, while the OCIG review was still underway, Disney and CFTOD reached a settlement in a state court lawsuit that nullified the development agreement and restrictive covenants approved by the former RCID board along with documents provided by CFTOD and actions taken by the CFTOD board including new governance resolutions prompted the chief inspector general’s office to determine that “no further investigative activity is warranted,” the memo states Representatives from CFTOD and Walt Disney World did not immediately respond to emails offering an opportunity to comment Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Mike DeForest has been covering Central Florida news for more than two decades TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group M. 15 Responsive Documents by Brandon Hogan on Scribd Since then, the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) has been dissolved, and a DeSantis-appointed board now oversees the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) An investigation was opened by DeSantis prior to the creation of the CFTOD and we have an update about the investigation Governor Ron DeSantis requested an investigation into the former Reedy Creek Improvement District back in April 2023. When requesting the investigation DeSantis expressed concerns about a last-minute agreement between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) before he signed the bill that altered the special taxing district DeSantis asked the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to launch a “thorough review and investigations into the actions of the RCID Board of Supervisors.” In his letter Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel sent a memorandum to DeSantis The memo provided information on the findings of the investigations The memo also stated that “on June 19 the OCIG was advised the FDLE-EI that their case (El-14-0187) was closed due to a lack of a criminal predicate.” The OCIG is the Office of the Chief Inspector General and the FDLE-EI is the Florida Department of Law Enforcement The OCIG also wrote in the memo that “no further investigative activity is warranted.” According to WKMG while the investigation concluded that “there was a “blurring of the lines” between The Walt Disney Company and the Reedy Creek Improvement District,” Florida’s Chief Inspector General “quietly closed its review of the district’s former board earlier this year without making any recommendations.” Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (the district that replaced RCID) reached a settlement “in a state court lawsuit that nullified the development agreement and restrictive covenants approved by the former RCID board.” Stay tuned to AllEars for more Disney World news We're sharing the hottest deals on LEGO sets on Amazon This is the cheapest Disney Loungefly you'll find on Amazon today What happens when half of the rides in one park close on your Disney World.. 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You can get these one of a kind Stanleys only at Dick's Sporting Goods Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" AUSTRALIA’S most viral home has sold for about $9 million after just six days on the market The breathtaking Gold Coast acreage property known as Villa Casa captured the hearts of property watchers across the nation taking out top spot as the most viewed house for sale on www.realestate.com.au Marketing agents Amir Mian and Justin Haynes but was a record for the emerging Gold Coast hinterland suburb of Reedy Creek Offers of between $8m and $10m had been sought for the Mediterranean-inspired house on a 4497sq m lot at 15 Abbey Ridge Rd said they were thrilled for the family who would call the luxury home their own in 2023 The home appears to float above the skyline Property guru Barry Plants sells mega-mansion Auction win for top architect The Block bidder gives up Gold Coast dream home “Six days on the market and our exquisite Villa Casa is going to be the new home of another beautiful family at the beginning of the new year “It’s been an honour and a privilege to bring this home to life live in it and enjoy the magic in these walls.” The build was completed in November last year with Tidal Constructions taking out the top prize for House of the Year at the Gold Coast Master Builders Awards The owners had built an online following of close to 13,000 fans as they documented their build journey later marketing the property as a high-end photoshoot location The one-of-a-kind hillside house with 180-degree views of the Gold Coast skyline combines curves and arches crafted from limestone with landscaped greenery Architectural details and expansive living spaces Limestone is featured through interior surfaces the property appears to float above the skyline and has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms across the main house and a granny flat Property records show the vendors bought the vacant block for $1m in 2018 They had been living across the road with daughters and jumped at the opportunity to take on another project The previous highest residential sale in Reedy Creek was $2.94m for a five-bedroom property purchased in June 2022 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Alexis Yarbrough and Scott Workman to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate and come as two current board members, Ron Peri and Bridget Ziegler approach the end of their terms on February 26 Yarbrough is the current Chair of the Broward College District Board of Trustees She previously served as Chair and Commissioner on the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and a juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University Gilbert is the Executive Managing Director at Stream Realty Partners He was named Orlando Office Broker of the Year in 2007 and 2012 by the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks Commercial Real Estate Development Association He earned a bachelor's degree in real estate from Florida State University Workman is the Owner of Workman Transportation and Workman Travel He has worked in Orlando's transportation industry for more than 25 years Central Florida Tourism District HQ Near Disney Springs at Walt Disney World With Ron Peri and Bridget Ziegler's terms expiring on February 26 it is likely that two of the new appointees are intended to replace them their seats would be filled by the new members once confirmed by the Florida Senate the updated CFTOD Board of Supervisors is as follows: The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) was created in 2023 to replace the Reedy Creek Improvement District which had been controlled by Disney since 1967 Reedy Creek was established to give Disney near-total autonomy over land use after Disney publicly opposed Florida's Parental Rights in Education law DeSantis and state lawmakers moved to dissolve Reedy Creek the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 9-B officially replacing Reedy Creek with CFTOD and giving the state authority over the district's governance The law also gave the governor power to appoint all board members Advertising Contact Us Privacy Policy Affiliate Policy Attractions Calendar Dining Events Recreation Refurbishments Resorts Shopping Transportation Trip Planning Register Help The fun features inside 14A Coffeebush Court Reedy Creek are attracting plenty of interest A luxury Queensland home has its own indoor basketball court because “a big kid at heart” thought it would be fun – complete with a graffiti crowd on the sidelines It’s game on inside the newly-built Reedy Creek home which features a huge indoor basketball court and games parlour complete with a pinball machine and billiard table MORE: Is this Australia’s best house? The beach house that looks like a superyacht Well-known buyer of crazy $66.9m mansion revealed You can shoot hoops all day long at 14A Coffeebush Court “The home certainly is unique,” said agent Zach Jansen of Black & White Estate Agents – Mermaid Beach who is marketing the property at 14A Coffeebush Court “There’s nothing quite like it on the market.” The fun isn’t necessarily reserved for kids either — the polished concrete zone could make the ultimate man cave or even a sporty guest quarters Live next door to Thor aka Chris Hemsworth Cricketer Chris Lynn throws in luxury car to sell home “The owner is a big kid at heart and thought it might be fun to have a basketball court inside the home,” Mr Jansen added “It’s also a really good use of space given the slope of the block.” And when you’re done making buckets or sinking balls at the pool table any extra energy can be unleashed in the above ground swimming pool while listening to tunes on the integrated audio system Cool off in the pool after a session on the court “We’ve had stacks of enquiry coming through realestate.com.au,” Mr Jansen said “The home has had over one thousand views in a week and people are asking about the more fun features.” In nearby Burleigh Heads, the insane backyard pool in 7 Sharscay Close attracted almost 9,000 online views before the property went under contract last week Meanwhile one Brisbane family has taken the fun factor to another level by installing a massive skate bowl inside their luxurious Hamilton home Tenders on 14A Coffeebush Court close at 5pm on 1 June Shannen Ace Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially ordered an investigation into potential civil and criminal violations of the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District Board of Supervisors The Executive Office of the Governor shared the following letter from Governor DeSantis to Melinda Miguel Chief Inspector General of the State of Florida outlining the ordered investigation: which replaced the Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) with a new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and appointed five new members to the CFTOD board the new board members informed the public that they had uncovered that immediately before the enactment of House Bill 9-B the RCID Board of Supervisors attempted to enter into last-minute development and restrictive covenant agreements with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. designed to usurp the authority of the CFTOD board These collusive and self-dealing arrangements aim to nullify the recently passed legislation undercut Florida’s legislative process the RCID board’s actions appear to suffer from serious legal infirmities such as conflicts of interest and self-dealing as the Chief Inspector General of the State of Florida in consultation with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement launch a thorough review and investigation into the actions of the RCID Board of Supervisors described above Such investigation should include analysis of the following: Any legal or ethical violations should be referred to the appropriate authorities Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter The new Central Florida Tourism Oversight board, with members appointed by DeSantis, is accusing Disney of “overreach” and pursuing legal action regarding agreements publicly approved at a Reedy Creek meeting on February 8 One of Reedy Creek’s important agreements includes the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and the Developer’s Agreement — which outlines Disney’s rights over District property for the next 30 years “They basically got everything they wanted for the many decades they’ve been operating in Florida – until now, because now there’s a new sheriff in town,” DeSantis said on Thursday, repeating the “new sheriff in town” phrase he used when he signed the Reedy Creek takeover bill into law Special Counsel was hired to challenge agreements Reedy Creek’s old board approved right before the new board took over The Special Counsel indicated during yesterday’s meeting that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District should hire more law firms to take on Disney so that everyone has an even chance They suggested using firms with a “deeper bench,” meaning firms that have a strong team of lawyers the delegation of legislative authority to a private corporation restriction of the Board’s ability to make legislative decisions and giving away public rights without compensation for a private purpose warrant the new Board’s actions and direction to evaluate these overreaching documents and determine how best the new Board can protect the public’s interest in compliance with Florida Law.” Disney released the following statement on Wednesday: “All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate noticed public forums in compliance with Florida Government in the Sunshine law.” The Executive Office of the Governor reached out to WDWNT yesterday with this statement from Communications Director Taryn Fenske: “The Executive Office of the Governor is aware of Disney’s last-ditch efforts to execute contracts just before ratifying the new law that transfers rights and authorities from the former Reedy Creek Improvement District to Disney An initial review suggests these agreements may have significant legal infirmities that would render the contracts void as a matter of law We are pleased the new Governor-appointed board retained multiple financial and legal firms to conduct audits and investigate Disney’s past behavior.” DeSantis later said during a book tour event in Smyrna “There’s a lot of little back-and-forths going on now with the state taking control We looked over the Declaration, which includes a clause that would keep the Declaration in effect until 21 years after the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III passes away The Declaration also states that the board cannot use any of Disney’s “fanciful characters.” The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District argues that the aforementioned agreements are unlawful and should not have been allowed argued that the agreements have stripped the board of all of its power and made Disney the government discussed how powerful and rich Disney is and how they would need to take an “adversarial position” against the company He also suggested that they take this case to the Supreme Court in “protected litigation” against Disney Stay tuned for future updates as the matter proceeds What do you think about the recent developments in the CFTOD fight against Disney Check out more of our articles on the ongoing battle with Reedy Creek here: For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe An Asian investor has snapped up the Woolworths anchored Reedy Creek Village Shopping Centre on the southern end of the Gold Coast for $20.5 million associated with Gold Coast developer family who is responsible for house and land projects like the master-planned Kingsmore Estate in central Gold Coast sold the property on an "aggressive yield of 5.9 per cent" SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreCommercial property financeLatest In PropertyFetching latest articles Recently released government records have proven that the members of the former board of supervisors for the Reedy Creek Improvement District broke no criminal laws before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to replace it As reported in an article by News 6 an external investigation found a “blurring of the lines” between The Walt Disney Company and the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Florida’s Chief Inspector General quietly ended its review of the district’s former board earlier this year without issuing any recommendations according to a memo obtained by News 6 through a public records request In early 2023, RCID was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and Governor Ron DeSantis appointed a new board. CFTOD nullified a development agreement between Disney and RCID claiming proper notice wasn’t given to property owners in the District regarding the agreement Governor DeSantis asked the state’s Office of Chief Inspector General (OCIG) to review the former RCID board’s actions In an open letter to Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel DeSantis asked her to consult with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to “launch a thorough review and investigation into the actions of the RCID Board of Supervisors” to determine if the board broke any criminal or civil laws The OCIG obtained a November 2023 audit commissioned by the new CFTOD board, as part of its review, that examined past practices of RCID. They found that Disney financially benefitted from RCID purchasing Walt Disney World Annual Passes for employees. The CFTOD board canceled this practice The OCIG “could not determine that the RCID BOS properly noticed the RCID landowners about meetings as required” by Florida law In March 2024, Disney and the CFTOD reached a settlement in their lawsuits against each other The former RCID development agreement was officially void as part of the settlement the chief inspector general’s office declared that “no further investigative activity is warranted.” IT’S been admired online by thousands and crowned the city’s house of 2022 one of the Gold Coast’s most Insta-worthy homes has hit the market is described as the “pinnacle of luxe Mediterranean perfection” and greenery combine to create a one-of-a-kind hillside house with 180-degree views of the Gold Coast skyline WOW: The property has holiday vibes all year round Property records reveal vendors Ben Rochford and Dominee Gessner paid $1 million for the 4497sq m vacant block in August They enlisted Reece Keil Design with the house design while Mr Rochford’s company Tidal Constructions was behind the build Reece Keil said his clients wanted a “showstopper” house “The project brief for Villa Casa was to design something ‘like no other’ using the slope of the site to maximise the expanse of coastal views and provide a liveable free flowing floor plan that embraced its location and outlook while cocooning its interior,” Mr Keil said “The versatility and structural integrity of concrete construction was to be explored and featured in the building’s external form and internal fabric and the home had to function well as a family home capable of housing many guests and hosting many parties.” MORE NEWS: RBA punts another 0.25pc rate hike onto QLD homeowners Concrete bar helps seal mega sale in Broadbeach Waters Smallest ever lot in Palm Beach listed for sale The build was documented on Instagram with a flurry of interest and has also been rented out as a photo shoot location It was recognised across the state when Tidal Constructions was awarded House of the Year at the Gold Coast Master Builders Awards earlier this year The residence features a stunning kitchen with a half-moon island bench that flows into a living zone High ceilings and floor to ceiling windows enable plenty of light to filer in There are five bedrooms with ensuites including the main bedroom which features a 4m headboard and a vaulted tunnel leading to a dressing room and day-spa worthy ensuite Back outside and the amenities are reminiscent of the Mediterranean’s finest hotels Soak up the sunshine on the terrace that runs alongside the magnesium pool There are so many eye-catching features to look at Entertaining is also effortless with a terrace with built-in barbecue Amir Prestige agents Justin Haynes and Amir Mian are marketing the property via an expressions of interest campaign closing November 19 have outlaid a speculated $9 million on a Mediterranean themed estate in the Gold Coast hinterland suburb of Reedy Creek covers a 4497 square metre hilltop site offering 180 degree coastline views Five of the bedrooms are in the main home; the master has a four metre headboard full height sheer curtains and vaulted tunnel leading to a dressing room and ensuite Two more bedrooms are in a self-contained dwelling there is c1102 square metres – or 119 square – of internal area There is also a magnesium pool with swim-up bar and podium and alfresco terrace with built-in barbecue Amir Mian Prestige’s Amir Mian and Justin Haynes listed the property last week with an $8-$10m guide Reedy Creek is about 15 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise and 80km north of Byron Bay Villa Casa is the suburb’s priciest deal (story continues below) The Villa Casa purchase comes a week after the couple listed their Rose Bay On the ground floor of The Carlisle at 33-37 Carlisle St His listing comes two months since the footballer committed to the Sydney Swans for another year The pair moved to the city from Melbourne in 2014 after the sportsman signed a landmark $10m Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login A winter storm warning was in effect for Wake County An Asian investor has snapped up the Woolworths-anchored Reedy Creek Village Shopping Centre Stewart Gilchrist of Colliers International who marketed the centre on behalf of RCSC Pty Ltd which is associated with Gold Coast developers the King family says a number of factors contributed to the yield of 5.9% “The centre is located in a fast-growing neighbourhood and is 83% occupied by Woolworths on a long-term lease reflecting the strong demand for supermarket-based retail investments especially where they are relatively new and contain long-term covenants.” “Construction of new centres is rare with development projects very limited throughout Queensland with not enough centres available on market for investment.” An Asian investor has paid more than $20 million Reedy Creek Village Shopping Centre Reedy Creek is a residential neighbourhood bordered by Varsity Lakes and Mudgeeraba which itself was heralded earlier this year as one of the Gold Coast’s most active emerging commercial precincts It is understood that the buyer of Reedy Creek Village was a family with members based both on the Gold Coast and in Asia Herron Todd White says in its August 2016 Month in Review report: “Retail continues to be the Gold Coast’s strongest performing commercial property sector and the appetite of investors is showing little sign of waning.” “The constant feedback we are receiving from purchasers and selling agents alike is the extreme difficulty in securing good quality investment stock.” Yamanto Shopping Village in Queensland is on the market according to JLL’s director of Queensland retail investments Jacob Swan the number of opportunities to acquire neighbourhood shopping centres has reduced in 2016 compared with previous years as fewer assets have been offered for sale “This limited stock has been reflected in lower transaction volumes of neighbourhood centres in the year to date nationally which are down 64% on the same period in 2015 down just 37% on the previous year,” Swan says JLL was recently appointed to negotiate the sale of Yamanto Shopping Village, near Ipswich, about 35km south-west of the Brisbane CBD, on behalf of Shayher Group. Yamanto Shopping Village is a single-level, 12,410sqm neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a Woolworths supermarket and Super Amart and supported by two mini-majors – Super Cheap Auto and Priceline – and 22 specialty tenants. Yamanto Shopping Village is 35km south-west of Brisbane’s CBD. The Reedy Creek deal was brokered by Colliers International in conjunction with Nigel Smith of Burgess Rawson and Leonne Smith of Smith Commercial. Reedy Creek Village is located on a 1.22ha site on Old Coach Rd in Reedy Creek, opposite the M1 Highway, and features 3279sqm of net lettable space with 192 car spaces. Supporting the strong performing Woolworths are six specialities including BWS, Zarraffas, Goldsteins bakery, a medical centre, hair salon, sushi bar and an ATM. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. especially where they are relatively new and contain long-term covenants.” Herron Todd White says in its August 2016 Month in Review report: “Retail continues to be the Gold Coast’s strongest performing commercial property sector and the appetite of investors is showing little sign of waning.” according to JLL’s director of Queensland retail investments Jacob Swan down just 37% on the previous year,” Swan says JLL was recently appointed to negotiate the sale of Yamanto Shopping Village Yamanto Shopping Village is a single-level 12,410sqm neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a Woolworths supermarket and Super Amart and supported by two mini-majors – Super Cheap Auto and Priceline – and 22 specialty tenants Yamanto Shopping Village is 35km south-west of Brisbane’s CBD The Reedy Creek deal was brokered by Colliers International in conjunction with Nigel Smith of Burgess Rawson and Leonne Smith of Smith Commercial Reedy Creek Village is located on a 1.22ha site on Old Coach Rd in Reedy Creek and features 3279sqm of net lettable space with 192 car spaces Supporting the strong performing Woolworths are six specialities including BWS It is with sadness that the family of Stan Asham announces his passing on Sunday at the McCreary Alonsa Personal Care Home at the age of 77 years to parents Percy and Mary Asham (nee Rodericks) Stan’s schooling began at Patterson School with Verna Kirkness as his first teacher with whom he kept in touch with for many years He continued his schooling at Alonsa High School for Grades 9 and 10 and finished Grade 11 & 12 at Amaranth School Stan met his high school sweetheart Louise Bruce Next came Lana Rae in 1968 and five years later Laurel Shawn in 1973 He was their biggest cheerleader and was always there through thick and thin But his true pride and joy were his grandchildren Brad and Kali Grandpa did not miss an event they participated in often driving hours to be there even for a two-minute show As a young man Stan began working construction with his father-in-law He worked for Manitoba Public Insurance moving on to Portage Mutual Insurance before moving home to Reedy Creek to ranch at the home place Stan and Louise spent many years on the farm before opening Rancher’s Bar & Grill Stan had a strong commitment to his communities which was evident through his years of dedicated service to the Local Government District of Alonsa and later the Rural Municipality of Alonsa with 33 years as an elected official Reeve from 1989-2002 and 2006-2020 at the time of retirement the house phone would ring off the hook with RM business Stan enjoyed many activities including curling fishing his horses and he loved having company He was a proud member of the Kinosota Cougars baseball team that was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024 The team was known for their impressive record and for playing a game for Queen Elizabeth during a visit to Manitoba during the Centennial Stan was predeceased by his parents Percy and Mary Asham his mother and father in law Ethel and James Bruce his nephew Brent and his great nieces Jessica and Madison.    Stan leaves to mourn his passing and cherish many wonderful memories; his wife Louise of Kinosota his grandchildren Brad (Jenice) of Brandon extended family members and many friends.  Stan's family will be hosted a celebration of Stan's life on Saturday 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Alonsa Community Centre Tyler Lee officiated with interment taking place at a later date.   please consider remembering Stan with a donation to a charity of your choice Thank you to the staff of the McCreary Alonsa Personal Care Home for their love and for the care shown to our dad Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application She was born to the late Johnson Clarence Berrier and Mabel Arlene Craver Berrier on December 12 Arlene was an active member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church for 71 years where she taught the Ladies Class and Sunday School class for 60 years and served as treasurer of the church for a time Arlene organized the Christmas program for many years as well she worked selling plants and baked cakes at the farmers market for 35 years she was known as the "Cake Lady" Arlene suffered a long illness with pulmonary fibrosis and had recently been diagnosed with other medical conditions She was an example to many people over the years as a dedicated Christian She will be remembered as a humble woman and someone who was always willing to help anyone in need Arlene is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years and Beth Smith (Joseph); 11 great-grandchildren; brother Wayne Berrier (Cindy); three great-nephews; and special cousin A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday Officiating the service will be Pastor Ben Farrell and Dr Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the Harris family Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors was appointed to the board by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 1 who resigned after less than four months in the position In his place, new appointees John Gilbert and Scott Workman have been added to the board both with terms expiring on February 26 with Alexis Yarbrough expected to assume the role pending confirmation by the Florida Senate Despite their terms expiring soon, Bridget Ziegler and Ron Peri remain listed as board members with their seats officially set to expire on February 26 The removal of Vice Chair Charbel Barakat marks another shift in leadership within the state-controlled oversight district who was added to the board midway through 2023 served for less than two years before being removed in the latest restructuring With the Vice Chair seat now vacant and the Chair position still open CFTOD leadership continues to transition under Governor DeSantis' appointees which replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District in 2023 remains responsible for governing infrastructure and services within Walt Disney World property The Reedy Creek Wallumbilla Pipeline is a 48.5 km bi-directional pipeline connecting the APLNG pipelines to the east coast grid and allows up to 300 TJ/d to be supplied to any market on the east coast of Australia APLNG is the foundation customer for the pipeline having signed a 20 year gas transportation agreement with APA APLNG is a joint venture between Origin Energy and is a two-train CSG-to-LNG project utilising Origin’s Queensland CSG reserves and resources Origin is the upstream CSG operator and is responsible for construction and operation of the project’s gas fields and main gas transmission pipeline ConocoPhillips is the downstream LNG operator and is responsible for the construction and operation of the project’s LNG facility The project successfully exported its first cargo of LNG in January 2016 The court battle ran for seven weeks over a two-year period and was one of the longest in the court’s history allegedly costing the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) millions of dollars Boral’s executive general manager Simon Jeffery said the company was “highly disappointed by the court’s decision” that was handed down on 4 May “Our proposal was aimed at ensuring that Boral could continue to economically supply the growing Gold Coast housing and construction market while at the same time protecting hundreds of local jobs,” Jeffery told ABC News Boral bought the site at Reedy Creek for $15.4 million in 2005 Boral proposed that a new quarry would replace its original West Burleigh quarry site The proposed Reedy Creek quarry’s footprint would have accounted for 30 per cent of the 220ha site (less than 70ha in total) over the span of 40 years Described as the Gold Coast’s last hard rock site the Reedy Creek site contains reserves of approximately 79 million tonnes over 40 years Boral proposed to extract meta-greywacke hard rock at a rate of two million tonnes per annum The Queensland Government declared the project a Project of State Significance in 2010 The Queensland Coordinator-General Barry Broe went on to approve the EIS in late December 2013 prompting Boral to lodge a formal development application with the GCCC Further approvals were subsequently received from both the Federal Environment Minister in January 2014 and Queensland Department of Environment & Heritage Protection in July 2014 contrary to their own officers’ recommendation the GCCC unanimously voted against the application The council also claimed Boral’s application did not explain how the project would benefit the local community Boral subsequently lodged an appeal against this decision While the Planning and Environment Court’s Judge Richard Jones agreed with some elements of the GCCC’s submission he acknowledged in handing down his decision that “there were merits on both sides” and that “I found this case to be quite a difficult one to decide” “The decision I finally reached,” Jones said “was there wasn’t sufficient grounds for exploitation at this stage but it will be observed by reading the judgement that this is a key resource and in my view until circumstances change ought to be protected.” the decision may give Boral some heart that the quest to open a quarry at Reedy Creek is not entirely over “The project is too important for Boral and the Gold Coast region,” Simon Jeffery said ”We are an active participant in the Gold Coast construction market offering asphalt concrete and road contracting services additional to aggregates supply Over 300 people rely on Boral for full time employment We inject $55 million each year into the local economy and intend to hold this position for decades to come The ruling of Judge Jones noted the resource should be ‘protected for future exploitation’ … so for me it is more a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’ We will regroup and take advice on further legal avenues.” A WA-based business has turned to 888 Crushing and Screening to support its crucial quarry Cardinal Contractors has been entrenched.. founder and CEO of Striker Crushing and Screening CDE Group’s tailored equipment is helping a key supplier to the Sydney construction market Water produced when coal seam gas (CSG) is extracted from below ground can be safely re-injected hundreds of metres underground, according to new CSIRO research Water is pumped out of coal seams to access the gas held within them produces on average 70 gigalitres of water each year - a seventh of the water held in Sydney Harbour What to do with this water is one of a number of concerns voiced by communities around CSG Our research shows that injecting large volumes of treated CSG-produced water at suitable locations within the Surat Basin is unlikely to cause any harm to groundwater quality to achieve this the water has to be treated adequately to eliminate the risk of polluting groundwater with arsenic – a generally immobile toxic element that occurs naturally in some of the rock formations being considered for re-injection In Queensland, the state government’s policy on managing “produced water” is to “encourage the beneficial use of CSG water in a way that protects the environment and maximises its productive use as a valuable resource” In many cases the most suitable and socially accepted option is to treat the water using reverse osmosis technology and then inject it into deep aquifers. The re-injected water can be used to top up already stressed aquifers looking at similar projects around the world has shown that injecting clean water underground can sometimes mobilise naturally occurring contaminants such as arsenic When rainwater seeps underground and becomes groundwater it changes its composition During the subsurface passage that can often take thousands of years the groundwater composition changes slowly to successively take on the characteristics of the rocks When water with a non-compatible composition is directly injected into deep aquifers the injected water will also react with the rocks and therefore change its characteristics to one that is compatible with the new host rock This occurs through the release of elements from the rocks arsenic mobilisation can also occur by a process called desorption in which case loosely attached ions are released from mineral surfaces Both processes may proceed until a new balance or “geochemical equilibrium” is established and both have the potential to mobilise toxic elements such as arsenic we analysed results from injection experiments at Reedy Creek and at Condabri both located in the Surat Basin in Queensland through computer models that simulate groundwater flow and quality This analysis showed that whether and how much arsenic is mobilised depends on the composition of the injected water We conclude that minimising arsenic release most importantly depends on oxygen being stripped from the water before it is injected During the research elevated arsenic levels have been found during a field experiment at one of the sites (Reedy Creek) for which both experiments and computer modelling suggest that arsenic release was triggered by the injected water computer modelling also demonstrated that this type of arsenic mobilisation could have been completely prevented by adjusting the pH of the injected water to that of the naturally residing groundwater The experiments performed at the second research site at Condabri under different experimental conditions showed that arsenic concentrations in the groundwater increased substantially if the injected water was not stripped of oxygen When oxygen was not removed from the injected water this caused the dissolution of the naturally abundant mineral pyrite Arsenic is often embedded in trace amounts in this mineral The findings from this research were used to guide the design requirements for the large-scale implementation of CSG water injection into the Precipice aquifer During the treatment process all water is now de-oxygenated before injection and the pH of the injected water is similar to the natural groundwater The Reedy Creek re-injection scheme is now successfully operating and injecting treated CSG water more than 10 gigalitres has been injected into the Precipice aquifer and the scheme is currently Australia’s largest treated water re-injection scheme groundwater levels in parts of the Precipice aquifer have started to rise for the first time in the past few decades Henning Prommer, Research scientist, CSIRO This article was originally published on The Conversation. 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