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Div 4: Paving the way for a safer,

healthier & more relaxed lifestyle

Before Moreton Bay’s population gets any bigger, Deputy Diamond Jubilee Way, Memorial Drive and Kinsellas Road West
Mayor Jodie Shipway (Div 4) says there are legacy issues with intersection - where we have plans to increase the turning lane
roads and connectivity in the area that need fixing first. capacity to reduce delays and improve safety with help from the
Australian Government.
And even before construction starts on new major projects in
2022-23, Division 4 can boast the biggest facility opening of the “I want to thank locals for coming and talking to me about these
year. kinds of congestion issues that impact your day-to-day lives, it’s
thanks to your valuable input that these projects are coming to
“The community have been waiting patiently for Stage 1 of fruition.
the brand new $10.4 million Griffin Sports Complex to open,
and it’s finally happening this month after some major weather “Like the recent submissions calling for improved traffic flow
setbacks,” Cr Shipway said. along Stodart Terrace, all going well we’ll be able to commence
construction there next month (July) to improve road access for
“This has been an incredible effort but worth the wait with three residents during peak hours.
new rugby league fields, road works, irrigation systems, sewage
and stormwater installation, landscaping and revegetation. “Through our accessible schools program, we will be introducing
a park and walk site for Bounty Boulevard State School to
“I think this major project is a testament to what can be achieved disperse traffic congestion and encourage students and their
when you have a long-term vision and belief in making our parents to walk to school together. Council are also continuing
community better, which is what Budget 2022-23 is all about. to invest funds on improvements around Griffin State School
and including a new left turning lane into the school carpark and
“We will continue on the work we started last year to fix the other safety measures.
notoriously bad intersections at Bunnings/Costco in North Lakes
and the reconstruction of Henry Road and Dohles Rocks Road “We will also continue to improve the integrity of our roads,
in Griffin thanks to federal funding, as well as commencing the pavements and pathways with an ambitious program of
extension of Lamington Road to Anzac Avenue at Mango Hill. improvements right across the division.

“This means the long-awaited Mango Hill Ring Road will become “This year we will see our network of footpaths improved along
a reality, with $2.5 million to provide a second entrance to Mango Tesch Road thanks to State Govenrment funding, as well as Brays
Hill Village, and in doing so will assist traffic flow in the area. Road, Dohles Rocks and Henry Road just to name a few.

“In fact there’s more than $5.7 million in this year’s Budget “Because we shouldn’t be stuck in our cars, by upgrading our
dedicated to projects that will improve traffic flow and safety, in walkways and pavements it’ll be faster to get to all our great
direct response to concerns raised with me by residents. local parks and greenspaces on foot or by bike.

“We’ve allocated $2.35 million to rejuvenate the road surface “I’m a big believer in getting outdoors, because being immersed
and pavement along Discovery Drive extending from Diamond in nature promotes stress relief, exercise, a sense of community
Jubilee Way down to Anzac Avenue. and quality family time.

“The morning school run will be made much easier around the “The is what Council’s ‘Going Green as We Grow’ mantra means