Category Archives: Politics and Council

June2014_NEWS from SEATH HOLSWICH MP

State Member for Pine Rivers
Pine Rivers Water Forum
In response to many requests and concerns about the cost of water and how various levels of government are responding to price rises, I will be hosting a Water Forum for Pine Rivers residents and business owners on Tuesday 24th June from 2pm to 4pm at Strathpine Community Centre.
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June2014_Laceys Creek Road embankment to be rebuilt

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Moreton Bay Regional Council has awarded a $286,448 tender for the reconstruction of a road embankment on Laceys Creek Road, Laceys Creek.

 

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June2014_Excellence in Water Innovation Recognised

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An innovative water strategy program by Moreton Bay Regional Council has won national recognition for Moreton Bay Regional Council.
 
The Australian Water Association’s Program Innovation Award was recently presented to a full meeting of council.
 
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May2014_Your library at your fingertips

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There are more than 600,000 books, movies and songs at your fingertips with the Moreton Bay Region Libraries’ new smartphone app.
MBR Library is a free app for iOS and Android, and is now available from the App Store and Google Play. 
 
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May2014_New leasing policy for community and sporting facilities

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Moreton Bay Regional Council will transition to a new region-wide community leasing policy from 1 July, 2014.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said it would bring together three different tenure arrangements from the former council areas into one new policy.
 
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May2014_COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN

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by Cr Bob Millar
DAYBORO RODEO YARDS SET FOR UPGRADE
I have been working with representatives of the Dayboro Rodeo Association and other stakeholder groups for the last few years on plans to upgrade the Rodeo facilities and see the Dayboro Rodeo continue to grow as one of the major sporting and tourism events in the Regional calendar.  The arena itself was upgraded a little over twelve months ago with contributions from Council adding to the significant financial input that came from the user groups and I am pleased to have been able to secure significant additional funding in the 2013/14 budget to undertake redevelopment of the livestock holding yards.
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May2014_Changes to North Pine Dam operations

The North Pine Dam Optimisation Study looked at a wide range of scenarios and outlines a number of management options, taking into account water supply security, dam safety, downstream impacts and economic benefits. 
 
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May2014_NEWS from SEATH HOLSWICH MP

State Member for Pine Rivers
Local Tourism Survey
In conjunction with Member for Kallangur, Trevor Ruthenberg MP, we are looking to compile a list of the top tourism/recreational events, destinations and businesses located in the North Pine Region (Pine Rivers and Kallangur state electorates).  We have created an online survey and provided a list of options, however you can also add your own.
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May2014_LOCAL STUDENTS URGED TO ENTER 2015 PREMIER’S ANZAC PRIZE

Local secondary students are being urged to enter the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize for their chance to experience the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration at Gallipoli next year.

 

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May2014_FATALITY FREE FRIDAY

~ 30th May 2014 ~
As school holidays kick off, residents are urged to think of the ‘Fatal Five’ and drive safely in the lead up to Fatality Free Friday on 30th May.
 
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