In the late 1990s, several lots on this Queensland island were bought by people seeking to own a slice of paradise. Today they're back on the market, the owners' dreams of peace and tranquillity crushed.
After decades of unfulfilled promises, Queenslanders are giving up on their dream of retiring in a tropical paradise on Keswick Island, nestled on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Mackay.
Resident Dr Craig Gilbert bought a block on Keswick nearly two decades ago, commuting to work on the mainland, via his private plane. He said this was just one of most recent frustrations tenants on Keswick had faced and believed these shortcomings like this — and lack of development — had stopped many from building homes on the island.Dr Gilbert said when they first bought, an all-tide jetty and a marina were on the cards.
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