Dear Friend of The Fort,
We are seeking letters of support to assist us with our current ‘material change of use’ (or zoning) application with Council.
While our beautiful building was originally built for, and zoned as “multi-purpose use”, this is overriden by it’s inclusion (only just) in the Spring Hill local plan (it’s really quite confusing but basically stipulates we can only use the site for offices currently).
With thanks to Steffan Town Planning, who are providing services in-kind, we have now applied for “Centre Activities” use, including Shop, Office, Restaurant, Convention Centre and Community Facilities – which allows for all the wonderful activities/services The Fort has (or will have) to offer!
We are working day and night to ensure this application is approved, including making major noise-reduction measures, preparing various building documentation (that should already exist), managing heritage conservation, addressing new building codes and of course paying considerable fees for all this.
If you are interested in supporting our cause, we would be truly grateful for a letter of support that addresses some or all of the matters hereunder. Alternatively, download this document – ZONING letters of support which is a template with various content that you may wish to use. It doesn’t have to be long or drawn out, and of course please don’t feel obliged to do this – I understand it’s a busy time for everyone!
The letter of support should be forwarded directly to The Fort Arts Hub Inc. (the applicant) and NOT Council, addresseed as follows:
Brisbane City Council
C/o- The Fort Arts Hub Inc.
57 Brunswick Street
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
Salutation: “To Whom it May Concern” or “Dear Sir/Madam”
The first paragraph should give some indication of who you are and your general position in life. The letter should indicate that it is given in relation to the application for “Centre Activities” use (including Shop, Office, Restaurant, Convention Centre and Community Facilities) for 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley.
Your letter might concentrate on the following:-
- What you know about The Fort, how you have participated in it, or how you might like to participate;
- The importance of the project (The Fort) for the community;
- The importance of the project for Brisbane’s arts and culture;
- The state of Brisbane’s arts and culture;
- The ability of the project managers (The Fort Arts Hub Inc., Pete, Kel and Will) to undertake a project of this scale;
- Any other matters you think appropriate.
One to four paragraphs would be fine, or more – totally up to you. We will be sending the first round of letters we receive back to Council on Friday this week, and again the week after.
Thank you so much in advance, for your support.
Kelly Timmons
Director / Project Manager
PS Members! Your cards are finally ready to be sent out, they will be valid for a whole year upon receiving, and you can expect some exciting discounts and benefits in the future – thank you for your patience!
DOWNLOAD – ZONING letters of support (word doc)
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