New deal gives hope for site as land claim is settled

A once-picturesque resort along the Sunshine Coast is in the final stages of a legal arm-wrestle that has left the property in ruins.

- Jarryd Westerdale

A visitor to the V&A Waterfront takes in a view of the harbour and Table Mountain, under an advert for the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat. The boat sails passengers out to sea for an authentic pirate ship experience. Picture: Michel Bega

(Michel Bega)

The Fish River Sun ceased operations in 2017, at the height of a land claim battle between opposing communities, with promises to refurbish the site yet to materialise.

The department of land reform and rural development recently confirmed the land claim had been finalised as eager developers wait on the government to conclude the next step.

A video circulated on social media showed an aerial view of the abandoned Gary Player-designed golf course and disused amenities.

The department confirmed in a recent written parliamentary response that the land had been registered under the Amagqunukhwebe Prudhoe Community Trust.

ActionSA's Athol Trollip asked the department if there were any outstanding claims or resolutions relating to the 2018 court order that ruled in the Prudhoe community's favour.