Andrew Corbet of trucking business Corbet’s Group is behind the privately-funded motorsport precinct, which would include a speedway and motocross track.
The proposed site is on Beachmere Rd between Caboolture and Beachmere.
On Monday, project leaders met with the public at the Beachmere Hub in Moreton where locals expressed concerns.
The meeting, which went for nearly an hour and a half, got off to a rocky start when audience members complained about not being able to hear the presenters.
Once a microphone was found, speakers were repeatedly interrupted by attendees who jeered and objected over noise concerns as well as accessibility issues due to traffic.
The proposal has been made through the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID), bypassing local council to be assessed by the state government.
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According to Ariana Doolan MP, Member for Pumicestone, public consultation had been overwhelmingly positive with a 77.8 percent approval rate to date.
However, a day on from the public meeting, Doolan has called for the June deadline to be extended for concerned locals to have their say.
Doolan addressed her concerns in a letter to the Jarrod Bleijie, the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister for Industrial Relations.
“I write regarding the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park development and respectfully request that consideration be given to extending the current public submission period to ensure all affected residents have a genuine opportunity to participate in the assessment process,” wrote Doolan.
“Since concerns regarding this proposal were first raised with me, I have spent considerable time doorknocking, attending community meetings and speaking directly with residents across Beachmere and surrounding communities.
“Through these conversations, it has become increasingly clear that many local residents only became aware of the proposal after the formal consultation process had already commenced.
“Beachmere is home to approximately 5,000 residents, with a significant portion of the population aged over 65.
“The level of concern I have encountered while engaging directly with residents demonstrates that community awareness remains incomplete despite the current consultation process.
“I believe it is in the interests of community confidence that additional time be provided for affected residents to understand the proposal and participate meaningfully in the planning process.
“An extension would enable further community engagement, including direct outreach to residents who may otherwise remain unaware of the proposal, particularly older residents and those who are less digitally connected.
“I respectfully request that you give consideration to extending the public consultation period. Thank you for your consideration of this request.
“I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the concerns being raised by the community and provide any further information that may assist.”
In a post to social media accompanying the letter, Doolan said there had “not been adequate opportunity to understand the proposal or participate meaningfully in the consultation process.”
If approved, earthworks would begin later this year with a view towards opening in 2028.
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