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Guanaba Experience

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23.01.2022 In centre of frame is the Visitor Centre (merchandise, check-in, snacks etc). To the left are a few offices, first aid room, toilets, staff room etc. In the background on left is the bike hire shed and workshop. Restaurant is off to the right not shown in this image.

22.01.2022 Page 9 in todays The Australian. Some states get it, the others will soon enough. MTB can be great for depressed regional economies.

19.01.2022 After the appeal finalises in August you might want to buy some local real estate. AirBNB will go nuts. BIKE VENTURE SPARKS REAL ESTATE FRENZY JENNIFER CRAWLEY, Mercury...Continue reading

16.01.2022 We're going to build a tibetan swing bridge across this little gorge. You ride across it to get to the uplift shuttle nearby.

16.01.2022 Trying to get some people to understand a few hundred people on this property isn't a big deal.

14.01.2022 The highlight of my day. Started another folder of expense receipts. When my grandchildren are running the business in 50 years they will, I hope, thank me.

14.01.2022 Here is the text of the recent judgement... http://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2017/QPEC17-019.pdf

13.01.2022 MTB bike parks can transform regional economies

12.01.2022 Sadly the family campsite will have to come down next year. "G Line" rips right through the middle of it.

11.01.2022 In the absence of a formal name i hereby decree this place to be called "Babylon Falls"! An absolute corker this one.

11.01.2022 I've tweaked the logo and added a tagline. I hope you like it. If you do, give it a like!

11.01.2022 Balanced journalism from my friends at Fairfax? (Only 10 weeks after the mainstream media broke the story)

11.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that Common Ground Trails has been appointed to deliver the Queensland State Mountain Bike Strategy. Queensland has outstanding ...potential from the Gold Coast all the way up to the Tropical North. We are looking forward to working closely with Mountain Bike Australia - MTBA and the state's diverse range of stakeholders. More info via MTB: https://www.mtba.asn.au/news/qld-mtb-strategy-underway/ See more

04.01.2022 If you were looking for a benchmark to plan MTB trails, tourism and MTB business in your state then you'd do well to look at this report. It's probably the sharpest report I have come across.

04.01.2022 Hi everyone. Trial is (finally) scheduled 25-28 Sept. Rgds. Jim.

03.01.2022 happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy. If you hit the pay wall just grab the Sunday Mail tomorrow.

03.01.2022 Dear friends and supporters, After nearly 5 years I can finally report that Guanaba Experience can proceed. As you may recall I successfully received approvals from all levels of government over the years, including rigorous environmental assessments by federal and state agencies....Continue reading

02.01.2022 Dear friends and supporters, SHORT STORY: I have failed to raise the necessary finance to construct the project. The property has been sold to a foreign developer. The Guanaba Experience project will not proceed. LONG STORY: On 1st December last year the court ruled that the Guanaba D.A be approved. At that moment I launched a significant capital raising campaign targeting high net worth investors. Sadly I was unsuccessful in my efforts to raise the necessary finance. The bot...tom line is that $23m is a large investment, and as a start-up with no silicon valley aspirations it was a bridge too far. While I am confident I could get the State and Commonwealth to tip in over $10m, it is all too late. As I write this the application is still being assessed. After 6 years navigating the approval process and burning cash on lawyers and consultants, I was on the bones of my arse. I had pushed my tolerance for risk to it's absolute limit. So when an international developer made an unsolicited and quite extraordinary offer to acquire the land, I accepted. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, and with a family to consider it was a fait accompli. Albeit accompanied with significant anguish and humiliation. But not regret... it was a fun journey, I learnt alot and it was a fight worth fighting. The new owner's intentions are unclear, but it is not an adventure park. I am so sorry to the MTB community and outdoor adventure fans who were looking forward to this and gave me encouragement and support. Also to the tourism business community, many of you understand that the hinterland is unappreciated. Indeed this project would have been a real jewel for Queensland. To say I gave it my best shot is the understatement of the century. Thankyou to all those who gave of their time freely to support the project and showed some real spirit.... John Brent, Scott Buchholz, Shane O'Reilly, Jonathon Fisher, Rob Bowers, Dave and Catherine Madden, Ian and Leigh Withers, Ron and Lora Betts, Paul Mutch, Darryl Hore, David Major, Steve Towner, Tony and Jayne Rutter, Mark Olsen, Paddy Shannon, Michael Kingsnorth, Liz Jordan, Mark Quickfall, Muriel and Ian Shephard all the weeding volunteers and so many more, my apologies if I have forgot to list your name. A special shout out to.... * Simon French of Dirt Art who went above and beyond. * Tony Dillon (dec), Justine Dillon and the Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area management team. Also thanks to Scenic Rim Council. They approved the project, and they defended the approval at every turn. Their barrister was a delight to watch in court as he dismembered the absurd arguments from my opponents. The State of Queensland didn't miss them either. I am sorry for letting you all down after such effort and expense. Once again, thanks to my lovely wife. Her capacity to put up with me knows no bounds. Thankyou everyone. On to the next adventure. Jim Noort

01.01.2022 Good mooorniiing Guanabaaaaaa!!! (Insert Robin Williams voice here)