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Mayor

Congratulates

New Queensland

Premier

City of Moreton Bay today congratulated Queensland’s 41st our Moreton Bay Ferry Service proposal if elected, and it was
Premier David Crisafulli, and his newly elected government, indeed heartening that the one of the first things the new
following the Queensland state election. Premier did was speak to the Prime Minister about the Bruce
Highway. I look forward to further discussion on these critical
Mayor Peter Flannery said Council had a reputation for engaging infrastructure matters.
collaboratively with all parties and candidates and looked
forward to working closely with the LNP Government. “Although some of the seats across our city are still too close
to call, I congratulate the new and returning local members on
“We were buoyed by the LNP’s significant commitments during their success, but this new term is really just another beginning
the campaign and will soon be writing to the new government to for us, as we put our case again to all representatives.
facilitate further discussion and delivery of these commitments,”
Mayor Flannery said. “City of Moreton Bay’s success at this election comes down to
the approach we have taken since I become Mayor, and that is
Key commitments include: to work with all side of politics.

• $3.75 million towards the Deception Bay SES Depot and “As the level of Government closest to the people, we are keen to
Emergency Operations Centre to ensure this outdated work with our state members so that together, we can maximise
facility can adequately service daily operations the potential of our great City of Moreton Bay.
• $60 million for the TAFE and Advanced Manufacturing Hub
at The Mill “With ten local members across our local government area, we
• $250,000 towards licence plate recognition technology and commit to representing the communities’ needs to each and
Council’s CCTV network every one of them, because City of Moreton Bay matters.
• $15 million for the construction of the Moreton Bay Wildlife
Hospital “Next year, I look forward to hosting our 3rd Leaders Forum
• Over $30 million towards local parks, pathways and sporting where we will bring together the 13 state and federal MPs, and
clubs. one federal senator, from City of Moreton Bay as well as myself
and my 12 councillor colleagues, to collaborate for the benefit of
“We also look forward to realising road, park and pathway all of our residents.
projects, including the LNP Government’s commitment to deliver
the Active Transport Link Pathway and Boardwalk connecting “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing
Griffin to Mango Hill, as well as supporting local clubs on facility Premier, and Member for Murrumba, Steven Miles. I have
upgrades,” Mayor Flannery said. enjoyed working with him and thank him for his service to
Queensland, and engagement with City of Moreton Bay, while
“With infrastructure being key to our growing city, it was also in government.”
positive to hear David Crisafulli say that the LNP will investigate

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