Gladstone Regional Council mayor Matt Burnett said the community's concerns were listened to before the council voted to approve the development of an Islamic Centre at Toolooa.

Mayor Matt Burnett - Islamic Centre Concerns Were Listened To

Mayor Matt Burnett tells the Observer that if the development of an Islamic Centre at Toolooa was refused the decision would go to the Planning and Environment Court.

Mayor Matt Burnett - If Approval Refused Could Go To Court

Mayor Matt Burnett tells the Observer he knew some people would not be happy with the decision to approve the Islamic Centre.

Mayor Matt Burnett - Some People Won't Be Happy

Mayor Matt Burnett tells the Observer there had been no objections to the Gladstone Islamic community's existing activities.

Mayor Matt Burnett - No Objection To Existing Activities

Mayor Matt Burnett tells the Observer there will be no amplified call to prayer at the Islamic Centre.

Andrew Thorpe