Mayor congratulates new Queensland Premier
Published 28 October 2024
City of Moreton Bay today congratulated Queensland’s 41st Premier David Crisafulli, and his newly elected government, following the Queensland state election.
Mayor Peter 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- $3.75 million towards the Deception Bay SES Depot and Emergency Operations Centre to ensure this outdated facility can adequately service daily operations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
- $250,000 towards licence plate recognition technology and Council’s CCTV network
- $15 million for the construction of the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital
- Over $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.
“Although some of the seats across our city are still too close to call, I congratulate the new and returning local members on their success, but this new term is really just another beginning for us, as we put our case again to all representatives.
“City of Moreton Bay’s success at this election comes down to the approach we have taken since I become Mayor, and that is to work with all side of politics.
“As the level of Government closest to the people, we are keen to work with our state members so that together, we can maximise the potential of our great City of Moreton Bay.
“With ten 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.
“Next year, I look forward to hosting our 3rd Leaders Forum where we will bring together the 13 state and federal MPs, and one federal senator, from City of Moreton Bay as well as myself and my 12 councillor colleagues, to collaborate for the benefit of all of our residents.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing Premier, and 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."