CAROLYNS PINE RIVERS NEWS July 09
State Member for Pine Rivers
It was nice to see everyone on my first Dayboro Day. I had a very enjoyable time and look forward to seeing such great community participation again next year.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Congratulations to Dayboro Bowls Club Inc who have received $13,694 to install retractable shades from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants.
State Budget 2009-2010
The State Budget 2009-10 has delivered millions of dollars in funding to construct and extend major infrastructure projects in the Pine Rivers area.
Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club has received $1.4 million from the State Government towards the upgrade of a synthetic green with a covered shade area for their members.
Electricity supply will also be reinforced with the funding of $24.6 million towards construction of a new 275kV transmission line between the existing South Pine and Sandgate substations.
Further funding allocated in the Pine Rivers electorate in the budget includes:
Transport and Main Roads:
$1.74 million to complete asphalt resurfacing on Gympie Road between South Pine River Bridge and Paisley Park, Strathpine, at a total cost of $3.84 million.
$493,000 to complete asphalt resurfacing on Gympie Road between Dianne Street and the Paper Mill entrance, Lawnton, at a total cost of $1.87 million.
$200,000 to complete miscellaneous works on a section of Dayboro Road, at a total cost of $1.5 million. Funded from Queensland Government’s Safer Roads Sooner Program.
Health:
$5.93 million towards the provision of a community emergency department at the Prince Charles Hospital, and expansion of the hospital’s capacity.
Community:
$143,141 for Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association Family Support Program to provide an early intervention and family support service with a total State Government contribution of $429,423.
$102,900 for Homelessness Early Intervention Service – Pine Rivers Area to deliver the Pine Rivers component of the Brisbane Homelessness Early Intervention Service with a total Government contribution of $308,700.
$184,469 for Youthcare Pine Rivers to provide counselling and support for young people at risk of homelessness with a total Government contribution of $553,406.
$1.51 Million towards the purchase of Bookstock for Public libraries in the Moreton Bay region.
Housing:
$339,000 to Moreton Bay Regional Council through the Home Assist Secure program which aims to remove some of the practical housing-related difficulties experienced by older people and people with a disability who wish to remain living in their homes.
Sport:
$40,562 towards the installation of permanent outdoor fitness equipment in four parks in the Moreton Bay region with a total State Government contribution of $81,124.
$17,000 to conduct an Active Kids after school multi-activity program throughout the Moreton Bay region with a total State Government contribution of $34,050.
$35,195 towards the upgrade of two netball courts from bitumen to rebound ace at Strathpine with a total State Government contribution of $70,000.
Energy:
$15.5 million towards the replacement of the South Pine 110kV Substation to maintain a reliable high voltage electricity supply to the north eastern Brisbane area.
Tasers
Police Minister Neil Roberts and Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson have announced a joint Crime and Misconduct Commission and Queensland Police Service review of taser training and operational policies.
Mr Roberts and Commissioner Atkinson also announced that the current roll-out of, and training for, Taser devices would be put on hold for a period of four weeks, pending the outcome of the review.
Currently-issued tasers will continue to be used by Police officers in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
A serious incident occurred at Brandon in the early hours of Friday 12 June 2009 which is currently being investigated by the QPS’ Ethical Standards Command for the State Coroner with CMC oversight.
It is important that these investigations are allowed to run their course so all the details of this incident are fully examined.
The review will run parallel to these investigations and will examine current policies and training practices.
Commissioner Atkinson said issues raised during the Brandon investigation had prompted the review.
If during the review any matters are identified that warrant immediate change to policy and training then that will occur.
If you wish to contact me on any issue please call me on 3205 6779 or email me at pine.rivers@parliament.qld.gov.au or write to PO Box 2179, Strathpine Centre Q 4500.
Congratulations to Dayboro Bowls Club Inc who have received $13,694 to install retractable shades from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants.
State Budget 2009-2010
The State Budget 2009-10 has delivered millions of dollars in funding to construct and extend major infrastructure projects in the Pine Rivers area.
Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club has received $1.4 million from the State Government towards the upgrade of a synthetic green with a covered shade area for their members.
Electricity supply will also be reinforced with the funding of $24.6 million towards construction of a new 275kV transmission line between the existing South Pine and Sandgate substations.
Further funding allocated in the Pine Rivers electorate in the budget includes:
Transport and Main Roads:
$1.74 million to complete asphalt resurfacing on Gympie Road between South Pine River Bridge and Paisley Park, Strathpine, at a total cost of $3.84 million.
$493,000 to complete asphalt resurfacing on Gympie Road between Dianne Street and the Paper Mill entrance, Lawnton, at a total cost of $1.87 million.
$200,000 to complete miscellaneous works on a section of Dayboro Road, at a total cost of $1.5 million. Funded from Queensland Government’s Safer Roads Sooner Program.
Health:
$5.93 million towards the provision of a community emergency department at the Prince Charles Hospital, and expansion of the hospital’s capacity.
Community:
$143,141 for Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association Family Support Program to provide an early intervention and family support service with a total State Government contribution of $429,423.
$102,900 for Homelessness Early Intervention Service – Pine Rivers Area to deliver the Pine Rivers component of the Brisbane Homelessness Early Intervention Service with a total Government contribution of $308,700.
$184,469 for Youthcare Pine Rivers to provide counselling and support for young people at risk of homelessness with a total Government contribution of $553,406.
$1.51 Million towards the purchase of Bookstock for Public libraries in the Moreton Bay region.
Housing:
$339,000 to Moreton Bay Regional Council through the Home Assist Secure program which aims to remove some of the practical housing-related difficulties experienced by older people and people with a disability who wish to remain living in their homes.
Sport:
$40,562 towards the installation of permanent outdoor fitness equipment in four parks in the Moreton Bay region with a total State Government contribution of $81,124.
$17,000 to conduct an Active Kids after school multi-activity program throughout the Moreton Bay region with a total State Government contribution of $34,050.
$35,195 towards the upgrade of two netball courts from bitumen to rebound ace at Strathpine with a total State Government contribution of $70,000.
Energy:
$15.5 million towards the replacement of the South Pine 110kV Substation to maintain a reliable high voltage electricity supply to the north eastern Brisbane area.
Tasers
Police Minister Neil Roberts and Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson have announced a joint Crime and Misconduct Commission and Queensland Police Service review of taser training and operational policies.
Mr Roberts and Commissioner Atkinson also announced that the current roll-out of, and training for, Taser devices would be put on hold for a period of four weeks, pending the outcome of the review.
Currently-issued tasers will continue to be used by Police officers in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
A serious incident occurred at Brandon in the early hours of Friday 12 June 2009 which is currently being investigated by the QPS’ Ethical Standards Command for the State Coroner with CMC oversight.
It is important that these investigations are allowed to run their course so all the details of this incident are fully examined.
The review will run parallel to these investigations and will examine current policies and training practices.
Commissioner Atkinson said issues raised during the Brandon investigation had prompted the review.
If during the review any matters are identified that warrant immediate change to policy and training then that will occur.
If you wish to contact me on any issue please call me on 3205 6779 or email me at pine.rivers@parliament.qld.gov.au or write to PO Box 2179, Strathpine Centre Q 4500.
Until next time
Carolyn
