Speeches

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about two traffic matters in the Pullenvale Ward. As my colleague, Cr. Wines said in this Chamber a couple of weeks ago, the new traffic bridge at the Mt. Crosby weir will provide major benefits to residents in the western part of my Ward, particularly if we experience […]

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about an ongoing public transport issue in the western part of my Ward.  It seems the more things change with this State Labor Government, the more they stay the same. Karana Downs residents for years have been crying out for a bus service to the CBD, in lieu

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak briefly in support of Item B where Council is proposing to renew existing leases on land used by community groups for sport, recreation and cultural purposes. Three of the organisations that will benefit from today’s decision are in my Ward and I would like to touch briefly on

Chair, I rise to speak in support of Item C – the naming of the footbridge in Rafting Ground Park in honour of the late Emeritus Professor Ludvik Bass who passed away in late 2022. The idea to honour Professor Bass came from local residents following his memorial service which was appropriately held at the

Thank you Chair I rise to speak on Item A – the Mount Coot-tha Reserve Mountain Bike Concept Plan. This plan, along with the Trail Care programme, are key actions from the Schrinner Council’s Off-Road Cycling Strategy which was released in December 2021. Mount Coot-tha reserve in my Ward has an extensive network of diverse

The Schrinner Council has a great story to tell when it comes to the environment and sustainability. Read my speech to Transition Kenmore tonight. SPEECH – TRANSITION KENMORE I was happy to accept this invitation when Charles made it some months ago and I appreciate you being flexible in changing your meeting date to a

Thank you Chair. Two kilometres drive east along Moggill Road from the Pullenvale and Walter Taylor Wards boundary, the Schrinner Council is getting on with the job of investing in a major road upgrade that will reduce traffic congestion in the western suburbs. The replacement of the roundabout at Indooroopilly with an overpass will significantly

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak in support of Item C – the request for Council to name the picnic area at the entrance to JC Slaughter Falls, Mount Coot-tha to “Camp Coot-tha Place”. Local history buffs are aware of the very important role Mount Coot-tha played in the allies war effort during World

Thank you Chair. One of the key recommendations from Justice de Jersey’s review into the February flood related to Council regularly reviewing its Disaster Management Plan to ensure optimal deployment of relief assistance for the Pullenvale Ward. Central to that is input from the local community in developing a series of recommendations in relation to

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about a long-standing issue in my Ward which, thanks to the Schrinner Council with support from the State’s Department of Transport and Main Roads, will soon be resolved. Since my election in 2020, I have been working with the Brookfield State School, the Brookfield community, Council officers and