By Jordan Bissell

Topic: Regional Development

Sunday, 21 Jun 2026, 4:42pm

Many people in Beachmere are against a new speedway.

A speedway in Moreton Bay will be bad for Beachmere, say residents.

200 people went to the site to say no to the speedway.

The speedway will have many events and 30,000 people will come.

The plan is making some people angry because of noise and pollution.

The community is very upset about the speedway.

There will be noise and traffic problems, says Jay Merritt.

We also have traffic problems.

Jay Merritt says no to the speedway near homes.

A speedway is needed in south-east Queensland.

A company called Corbet's Group wants to build the speedway.

The company says the speedway is needed and will not hurt the environment.

But some people say they were not asked about the plan.

People are worried about flooding.

The speedway will change the way water flows.

People in Beachmere are worried about noise, flooding, and traffic.

The company says the speedway will not cause flooding.

The council has given its opinion to the government.

The council says the company should talk to the community.

People should give their opinions to the government.

We asked the government and the company for a comment.

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