IT WAS a pleasure to update the Peregian Community Association recently on progress on many matters, and I look forward to our upcoming Eastern Beaches Mobile Office ‘Moby’ with details on our Facebook page ‘Sandy Bolton MP’.
With improved management of the Noosa River being one of my first commitments when elected in 2017, this is now in the second phase of being realised, appreciative I am of everyone I have worked with along this time. This has included two Transport & Main Roads (TMR) Ministers and two Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) General Managers every step of the way, as well as two Noosa Mayors, the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee, advocates and many residents. The latest announced changes, whilst difficult for some, were very much welcomed by the majority of our community, and I am especially thankful to the MSQ team for the assurances that anyone vulnerable on liveaboards is being supported through this transition, as this was a non-negotiable for me. A special thanks to former TMR Minister Mark Bailey who delivered all that we requested of him, as this was not an easy undertaking given the river’s long and often very contentious history!
After my Adjournment speech in Parliament on the urgency to address electric bike and scooter safety concerns, I was advised that a dangerous rider on Noosa Parade has been charged with nine counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, driving without a driver’s licence, unregistered vehicle, and driving uninsured. We thank our police who have acted swiftly, and have posted a Noosa 360 update regarding at www.sandybolton.com/electric-bikes-and-scooters-update-may-2024, which also contains my speech and how other states are managing this.
As of writing, State Budget Week 2024 is nearly finished, with my Budget Reply speech and Noosa specifics on both the joys and disappointments at www.SandyBolton.com/Noosa360.
With so much to share and not much space, please stay ’in the loop’ via Noosa 360 with updates on a range of important issues we are working on. In addition, subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.SandyBolton.com/Newsletters, which also ensures you are advised when Noosa-specific surveys are held. Always, if you have any questions or require assistance regarding state-related matters, do not hesitate to contact my office at 5319 3100.