43. White Shoes in the Sand Part 1

Things got a bit loose in Queensland in the seventies and righties. Some of the big projects developers were able to get approved would likely not stand a chance now. Some developments, like the 'Big Things' that popped up in Queensland around the same era, have become famous and prosper still. Others, not so much...In this episode, we look at a failed venture in North Queensland. One of the last of the "white Shoe Brigade' turned his hand to a project too many. The luxury marina development of apartments and villas ran into trouble from the start. A cyclone, economic downturn. There was more than just money going down the drain by the time Chris Baskerville and the team were called in. Another cautionary tale of taking too much risk and the tough decisions left to family and investors when the project hits trouble. The developer's death left the family in an awfully tough situation. What could Chris do to untangle things? Listen in to part one of this enthralling 2 part saga.