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2022-23 Moreton Bay Regional Council Budget

General Rate Increase of 5.6%

https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/News/Media/
Budget-2022-23

On 17th June, Mayor Peter Flannery announced that Moreton
Bay Regional Council’s $816 million Budget for 2022-2023 will
deliver a record $259 million capital works program along
with a 4.8% minimum general rate rise for owner occupied
houses, the equivalent of $0.98 per week. There will be an
overall rate increase for owner-occupied homes of 5.6% or
$1.71 per week.

DIVISION 4 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS - Includes Capital Road Projects

Councillor Shipway has advised that Moreton Bay Regional Council will continue the work it started last year to fix the notoriously
bad intersections at Bunnings/Costco in North Lakes, the reconstruction of Henry Road and Dohles Rocks Road in Griffin (with some
Federal Govt funding), as well as commencing the extension of Lamington Road to Anzac Avenue at Mango Hill.

“This means the long-awaited Mango Hill Ring Road will become a reality, with $2.5 million to provide a second entrance to Mango
Hill Village, assisting traffic flow in the area. As well, the morning school run will be made much easier around the Diamond Jubilee
Way, Memorial Drive and Kinsellas Road West intersection, where Council has plans to increase the turning lane capacity to reduce
delays and improve safety, with help from the Australian Government”. I want to thank locals for coming and talking to me about
these kinds of congestion issues that impact your day-to-day lives as it is thanks to your valuable input that these projects are
coming to fruition,” stated Councillor Shipway.

Budget Summary (Division 4 – Mango Hill, North Lakes & Griffin):

• $5.7 million for rehabilitation and network improvements across the Division
• $1.67 million for the Lake Eden park construction and upgrade in North Lakes ($462,000 Federal Government Contribution)
• $1.5 million for the intersection upgrade and road extension at Lamington Road, Mango Hill
• Capacity upgrades for the Diamond Jubilee Way/Memorial Drive/Kinsellas Road West Intersection and also the Memorial Drive/
Discovery Drive Intersection in North Lakes (With federal funding)
• Tiered seating and a shade structure at Kinsellas Sports Complex, North Lakes ($400,000 contribution from the State Government)
• Intersection upgrade with left turn out of Stoddart Terrace in Mango Hill
• Park and walk parking bays at MacKintosh Drive, North Lakes
• New Tesch Road, Brays Road, Dohles Rocks and Henry Road footpath connections, just to name a few (With state funding)
• Upgrades to Victory Drive Park and Peppercorn Street Park, Griffin
• New Park with shade at Fern Parade, Griffin
• Planning funds for an active travel connection griffin and Mango Hill and a pathway upgrade around Capestone Lake bypassing
the shopping centre entrance
• Amenities block at Capestone Lake, Mango Hill
• Investigation & design for additional Dog off Leash areas in Griffin, Mango Hill & North Lakes.

(Information from Council’s Budget Media Website).

Mid-August time frame set for opening!

With work commencing on the fit-out of the new Friendly MANGO HILL - JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Grocer store in Kinsellas Rd West, Mr Chen Xin, owner of the The new Mango Hill Friendly Grocer Store will be looking to fill
coming Friendly Grocer Retail Store attended our June meeting the following positions: Junior Positions (14-16yrs), School Aged
to outline his desire for his store to be involved in the Mango Senior Positions (16-17yrs), Senior Position (18+yrs), Fruit and
Hill Village community, including employment opportunities for Veg buyer (18+ yrs - license required and own car).
local residents. (see separate article).
Previous retail experience is not required, as full training will be
We thank Chen for expressing his intention to be part of the provided. Email: friendlygrocermangohill@gmail.com
Village Community and to work with and be supportive of the
activities of the Mango Hill Progress Association.
Send your resume with the headline “(Name) Friendly Grocer Job