A disputed tourism project planned next to the Tamborine Mountain escarpment was turned down by the Scenic Rim Regional Council in a recent full meeting.

The proposal by East Asia Investment Pty Ltd for a development at 36 Young Street had faced 200 objections during its public review phase in 2022, with the council's urban planners noting ongoing opposition afterward.
Cr Amanda Hay, who had previously objected to the project before her election, stepped aside due to a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion or vote. The council's unanimous decision to reject the proposal for 10 short-term rental cabins across six buildings on the 4.36ha site was unexpected, especially since the planners had advised its approval. Deputy Mayor Jeff McConnell led the charge against the recommendation, presenting a detailed report on his concerns about the project's fit for the area. He elaborated on why the development did not comply with the Planning Scheme's standards for a residential zone, particularly highlighting the identified risks of landslip and landslides. McConnell's arguments included: The plan for 10 cabins over a 60m stretch did not meet the Planning Scheme's criteria for small-scale, low-density development. The project breached the 20-metre boundary setback rule, affecting its suitability. It would reduce the privacy and comfort of nearby residents, violating residential zone guidelines. The infrastructure, including water tanks with a capacity of 100,000 litres and the output from the wastewater treatment and stormwater systems, could exacerbate landslide risks. Cr Marshall Chalk supported McConnell's stance, with Mayor Greg Christensen and Cr Michael Enright also voicing their support for McConnell's motion. In 2017, the council had approved three bedrooms in the existing house on the site for 'bed and breakfast' short-term lodging.