The state election was a hot topic for months and now we have a new Queensland premier, the City of Moreton Bay is ready to get cracking on commitments for our area.
Mayor Peter Flannery recently took the opportunity to congratulate Queensland’s 41st Premier David Crisafulli and his newly elected government. Mayor Flannery said council had a reputation for engaging collaboratively with all parties and candidates and looked forward to working closely with the LNP government.
“We were buoyed by the LNP’s significant commitments during the campaign and will soon be writing to the new government to facilitate further discussion and delivery of these commitments,” Mayor Flannery said.
Key commitments include:
$3.75 million towards the Deception Bay SES Depot and Emergency Operations Centre to ensure this outdated facility can adequately service daily operations.
$60 million for the TAFE and Advanced Manufacturing Hub at The Mill, Petrie.
$250,000 towards licence plate recognition technology and council’s CCTV network.
$15 million for the construction of the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital.
More than $30 million towards local parks, pathways and sporting clubs.
“We also look forward to realising road, park and pathway projects, including the LNP government’s commitment to deliver the Active Transport Link Pathway and Boardwalk connecting Griffin to Mango Hill, as well as supporting local clubs on facility upgrades,” Mayor Flannery said.
“With infrastructure being key to our growing city, it was also positive to hear David Crisafulli say that the LNP will investigate our Moreton Bay Ferry Service proposal if elected and it was indeed heartening that the one of the first things the new premier did was speak to the prime minister about the Bruce Highway. I look forward to further discussion on these critical infrastructure matters.”
Mayor Flannery said as the level of government closest to the people, they are keen to work with state members so they can maximise the potential of the City of Moreton Bay together.
“With 10 local members across our local government area, we commit to representing the communities’ needs to each and every one of them, because City of Moreton Bay matters,” Mayor Flannery said. “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing premier/Member for Murrumba, Steven Miles. I have enjoyed working with him and thank him for his service to Queensland and engagement with City of Moreton Bay, while in government."
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