Government forces 93-year-old man out of his home for the Olympics
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In the lead-up to the Brisbane Olympics in 2032, the Queensland government is currently undergoing stadium redevelopment plans. But the plan could be disruptive to some people’s lives.
That certainly could be said for 93-year-old Trevor Connolly, who has been ordered to leave his beloved home of 60 years–situated in the city's inner east suburb of Coorparoo–as a result of the Queensland government's reconstruction plan.
This request has left Connolly puzzled and upset as he wishes to enjoy his final years in the property that holds decades' worth of special memories.
'The thought of moving out... I don't like the thought of moving out,' Connolly said. 'Where can you go after 60 years? You got 60 years of your life here.'
Connolly, a retired electrician who suffers from early dementia, is attached to his home, a place where his late wife Margaret, daughters, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren have left a legacy of fond memories.
'I don't want the house knocked down, I just want to stay here [for] the remaining years... I don't want to leave my home,' he added.
The Gabba stadium, located two kilometres from Trevor's home, is set to be rebuilt in ahead of the Olympics. This will affect the 124-year-old East Brisbane State School, as it will be demolished and relocated to where the Coorparoo Secondary College stands.
The college, on the other hand, will take up the neighbouring land, which includes Connolly’s home. This means that Connolly’s property has been earmarked as a school drop-off zone.
The Department of Education issued Mr Connolly a notification of its decision, giving him until Christmas this year to move out.
The Connolly family is furious and appalled at what the 93-year-old could go through this at his age.
'Going into the negotiations [the focus] is that he is to be allowed to stay here for the rest of the days. I think they owe him, a 93-year-old, I think they owe him that much,' Connolly’s daughter, Anne Connolly, said.
‘Since 1962, he's been here, and he's lived in the street since he was 11, so his attachment to this house and this street is very, very strong... No 93-year-old should have to be worrying about those things at his stage in life,’ she added.
The Department of Education said that they don’t take the decision to acquire land lightly. They have also revealed that they intend to approach negotiations around Connolly’s home in a compassionate manner. Connolly’s deadline for moving out was extended to next year, but no specific date has been mentioned.
Disputes like this should not be taken lightly, as matters may turn sour and lead to court action. In the story of one Sydney resident, he was complaining that the leak in his pool was caused by his neighbour’s use of bamboo for privacy purposes. However, both of them couldn’t come up with an agreement, so the matter was brought to court. Read more about this story here.
Members, take note that we are not legal experts. If a similar situation happens to you, talk to an attorney as soon as possible!
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That certainly could be said for 93-year-old Trevor Connolly, who has been ordered to leave his beloved home of 60 years–situated in the city's inner east suburb of Coorparoo–as a result of the Queensland government's reconstruction plan.
This request has left Connolly puzzled and upset as he wishes to enjoy his final years in the property that holds decades' worth of special memories.
'The thought of moving out... I don't like the thought of moving out,' Connolly said. 'Where can you go after 60 years? You got 60 years of your life here.'
Connolly, a retired electrician who suffers from early dementia, is attached to his home, a place where his late wife Margaret, daughters, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren have left a legacy of fond memories.
'I don't want the house knocked down, I just want to stay here [for] the remaining years... I don't want to leave my home,' he added.
93-year-old Trevor Connolly was ordered to leave his home of 60 years for the Brisbane Olympics. Credit: news.com.au
The Gabba stadium, located two kilometres from Trevor's home, is set to be rebuilt in ahead of the Olympics. This will affect the 124-year-old East Brisbane State School, as it will be demolished and relocated to where the Coorparoo Secondary College stands.
The college, on the other hand, will take up the neighbouring land, which includes Connolly’s home. This means that Connolly’s property has been earmarked as a school drop-off zone.
The Department of Education issued Mr Connolly a notification of its decision, giving him until Christmas this year to move out.
The Connolly family is furious and appalled at what the 93-year-old could go through this at his age.
'Going into the negotiations [the focus] is that he is to be allowed to stay here for the rest of the days. I think they owe him, a 93-year-old, I think they owe him that much,' Connolly’s daughter, Anne Connolly, said.
‘Since 1962, he's been here, and he's lived in the street since he was 11, so his attachment to this house and this street is very, very strong... No 93-year-old should have to be worrying about those things at his stage in life,’ she added.
The Department of Education said that they don’t take the decision to acquire land lightly. They have also revealed that they intend to approach negotiations around Connolly’s home in a compassionate manner. Connolly’s deadline for moving out was extended to next year, but no specific date has been mentioned.
Disputes like this should not be taken lightly, as matters may turn sour and lead to court action. In the story of one Sydney resident, he was complaining that the leak in his pool was caused by his neighbour’s use of bamboo for privacy purposes. However, both of them couldn’t come up with an agreement, so the matter was brought to court. Read more about this story here.
Members, take note that we are not legal experts. If a similar situation happens to you, talk to an attorney as soon as possible!
What do you think of this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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