Revocation of section of Mt Coolum National Park
There’s been commentary in the media about a revocation of a section of Mt Coolum National Park for flood works as part of the airport expansion. This sounded like there were new works, but this is not the case.
I’ve checked this with Council and it’s been confirmed that there are no new flood works – these are the works already put in place as part of the airport expansion. The revocation of park where the flood bund is (near North Marcoola), is to allow access for council workers to maintain the drains and bund as part of the ongoing maintenance of the storm water and drainage system.
Airservices Australia Sunshine Coast Airport Review
The Sunshine Coast Airport Post Implementation Review (PIR) Draft Report has now been released for community and stakeholder review and feedback.
The draft report will be available for comment until Sunday 12 March 2023 and is available for viewing on my website.
Airservices will be hosting a drop-in session on Saturday, 4 March 2023 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the North Shore Community Centre for community members who have queries or wish to discuss the draft report. You are welcome to drop by any time during this time.
If this issue is of concern to you, I would encourage you to have a look at the report and provide feedback.
Cut Government waste, build more services
Cutting the cost of living needs the Government to stop wasting your money.
Every time government wastes your money, you pay either with higher taxes or delays in critical projects which should be prioritised.
In real terms, Queensland total infrastructure expenditure hasn’t kept pace with growth or other States and our hospitals haven’t had enough, but still the State Government found over $200 million to waste on the Wellcamp White Elephant and they can’t say how much their re-envisioned “Gabba” project will finally cost.
This is on top of budget blowouts of over $6 billion on projects, including cross river rail, which could have built 3 hospitals the size of Sunshine Coast University Hospital, plus the Premier’s personal team of over 30 media spinners.
One of my roles as Shadow Finance Minister and Better Regulation is to help identify government waste and recommend better ways of spending it on the services Queenslanders and build our economy.
Your feedback is critical. Let me know your ideas about how to cut waste and focus State Government spending on the services and infrastructure our community and State need. Just email me care of the office at maroochydore@parliament.qld.gov.au.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work to restore law and order in Queensland and cut the cost of living for Queenslanders.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if there is anything that I can be of assistance with.