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.

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.

Key Takeaways

• 93-year-old Trevor Connolly is being forced out of his home of 60 years due to the Queensland government's stadium redevelopment plans for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
• The redevelopment will affect the area of Coorparoo where Mr Connolly lives. His home will be reduced to a school drop-off zone as part of plans to expand Coorparoo Secondary College.
• Mr Connolly's family are upset and ready to fight back against the decision.
• The Department of Education stated they do not take the decision to acquire land lightly and intend to negotiate in a compassionate way, with the deadline for Mr Connolly to leave his home being extended to next year.

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.

 

[Sheenagh]

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.

View attachment 33201

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.

Key Takeaways

• 93-year-old Trevor Connolly is being forced out of his home of 60 years due to the Queensland government's stadium redevelopment plans for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
• The redevelopment will affect the area of Coorparoo where Mr Connolly lives. His home will be reduced to a school drop-off zone as part of plans to expand Coorparoo Secondary College.
• Mr Connolly's family are upset and ready to fight back against the decision.
• The Department of Education stated they do not take the decision to acquire land lightly and intend to negotiate in a compassionate way, with the deadline for Mr Connolly to leave his home being extended to next year.

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.

Compassion/Education/Government dont sit well in one sentence. Two of them cant speak to each other and then you think that either have any amount of compassion - you are wrong. Too many people have been "thrown" out of their homes with next to nothing that may be required to buy somewhere else but even worse is that this chap is 93, in early stages of dementia - for Gods sake, leave him alone in his own home. More to the point if its only a school drop off point, let that get done at the very last minute, should be no big deal if its a decent construction company.

 

[Littleboy8]

Compassion/Education/Government dont sit well in one sentence. Two of them cant speak to each other and then you think that either have any amount of compassion - you are wrong. Too many people have been "thrown" out of their homes with next to nothing that may be required to buy somewhere else but even worse is that this chap is 93, in early stages of dementia - for Gods sake, leave him alone in his own home. More to the point if its only a school drop off point, let that get done at the very last minute, should be no big deal if its a decent construction company.

 

[FrankS]

Absolutely disgusting behavior by the Queensland Government. What's wrong with this country ? ? ? It's absolutely OBSESSED with sport . I've always said that If you can hit, kick or throw a ball in this country, you can literally get away with murder ! ! !

I'm from Tasmania, but we've got just the same thing - spending Millions $ on a Football Stadium when there are 2 or 3 quite adequate stadiums within easy traveling distance. God knows just how many people will be kicked out of their homes, just so some brainless idiots can kick or throw a ball around ! ! !

 

[Littleboy8]

Absolutely disgusting behavior by the Queensland Government. What's wrong with this country ? ? ? It's absolutely OBSESSED with sport . I've always said that If you can hit, kick or throw a ball in this country, you can literally get away with murder ! ! !

I'm from Tasmania, but we've got just the same thing - spending Millions $ on a Football Stadium when there are 2 or 3 quite adequate stadiums within easy traveling distance. God knows just how many people will be kicked out of their homes, just so some brainless idiots can kick or throw a ball around ! ! !

Tasmania doesn’t need another stadium I lived there for 20 odd years it’s a ludicrous waste of money. They never fill the stadiums they have now.

 

[David567]

Does anyone know how to you start an online petition against this on social media. If so, please do. To hell with the government.

 

[Rob44]

The Olympic Games are two weeks of young people doing athletic stuff for fleeting fame and maybe some later work in advertising and that is that. They are a waste of time and money. Thereis no need for the Olymic Games. There is a need to allow a 97-year old to retain his house and dignity.

 

[Littleboy8]

The Olympic Games are two weeks of young people doing athletic stuff for fleeting fame and maybe some later work in advertising and that is that. They are a waste of time and money. Thereis no need for the Olymic Games. There is a need to allow a 97-year old to retain his house and dignity.

 

[Rob44]

Tasmania doesn’t need another stadium I lived there for 20 odd years it’s a ludicrous waste of money. They never fill the stadiums they have now.

$750 million of OUR money to be spent on behalf of a commercial organisation, the AFL.

Public hospitals, public health and their staff are a more worthwhile cause.

 

[Littleboy8]

$750 million of OUR money to be spent on behalf of a commercial organisation, the AFL.

Public hospitals, public health and their staff are a more worthwhile cause.

And desperately need the money

 

[Defiant540]

I was kicked out of my home of 26 years, no reason given, it was heart breaking I can tell you!

 

[Littleboy8]

I was kicked out of my home of 26 years, no reason given, it was heart breaking I can tell you!

Reallydo tell please

 

[Ellev]

Yes! bring on extending the stadium. We can have all these government wankers walked up there whilst being publicly stoned , followed by a quick dragging around the arena.

 

[Littleboy8]

Yes! bring on extending the stadium. We can have all these government wankers walked up there whilst being publicly stoned , followed by a quick dragging around the arena.

I like your way of thinking

 

[magpie1]

I believe they want to build an access point for vehicles to drive through as a drop-off point for the "New School". They should just let the old man live his life out in the house he has lived in for many years. The government are overbearing idiots and should be put in place by some legal action. I hope they are going to offer him and his family 10's of millions of dollars for the house after he passes to heaven.

Easy fix then........find another 'access point' in their plans.....and let the man continue on with his life in his FAMILY HOME ......the Education Department should be ASHAMED of themselves over this issue.

 

[Littleboy8]

Easy fix then........find another 'access point' in their plans.....and let the man continue on with his life in his FAMILY HOME ......the Education Department should be ASHAMED of themselves over this issue.

So totally agree with you your a breath of fresh air

 

[DLHM]

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.

View attachment 33201

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.

Key Takeaways

• 93-year-old Trevor Connolly is being forced out of his home of 60 years due to the Queensland government's stadium redevelopment plans for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
• The redevelopment will affect the area of Coorparoo where Mr Connolly lives. His home will be reduced to a school drop-off zone as part of plans to expand Coorparoo Secondary College.
• Mr Connolly's family are upset and ready to fight back against the decision.
• The Department of Education stated they do not take the decision to acquire land lightly and intend to negotiate in a compassionate way, with the deadline for Mr Connolly to leave his home being extended to next year.

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.

Breaks my heart

 

[Tango1]

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.

View attachment 33201

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.

Key Takeaways

• 93-year-old Trevor Connolly is being forced out of his home of 60 years due to the Queensland government's stadium redevelopment plans for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
• The redevelopment will affect the area of Coorparoo where Mr Connolly lives. His home will be reduced to a school drop-off zone as part of plans to expand Coorparoo Secondary College.
• Mr Connolly's family are upset and ready to fight back against the decision.
• The Department of Education stated they do not take the decision to acquire land lightly and intend to negotiate in a compassionate way, with the deadline for Mr Connolly to leave his home being extended to next year.

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.

This is disgusting I’m shocked where’s the humanity gone he has early stages of Dementia keeping him in a more familiar environment will hopefully make life with dementia a little easier. I’ve learned talking to the elderly and in many cases an elderly person does not have much left in life as the say especially if they are alone many of them told me I’ve only got my home. Their home becomes everything like Trevor the memories of many years with husband, wife, children and grandchildren have filled their home with much love and happiness. He’s 93 I hope he lives to be 100 but at this age it can be anytime so please I beg let him live his life in he’s own comfortable safe haven.

 

[Littleboy8]

This is disgusting I’m shocked where’s the humanity gone he has early stages of Dementia keeping him in a more familiar environment will hopefully make life with dementia a little easier. I’ve learned talking to the elderly and in many cases an elderly person does not have much left in life as the say especially if they are alone many of them told me I’ve only got my home. Their home becomes everything like Trevor the memories of many years with husband, wife, children and grandchildren have filled their home with much love and happiness. He’s 93 I hope he lives to be 100 but at this age it can be anytime so please I beg let him live his life in he’s own comfortable safe haven.

I believe they have

 

[Barbara V]

Your behind the times with this article he doesn't have to move now

 

[Littleboy8]

Your behind the times with this article he doesn't have to move now