Councillor Mark Booth Div 2 MBRC in Burpengary East | Politician
Councillor Mark Booth Div 2 MBRC
Locality: Burpengary East
Phone: +61 7 5433 2959
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25.01.2022 There is currently 39 roads across the region closed, please keep an eye on the below website as it’s updated regularly. It’s not worth the risk with news reports advising 100-150mm possible rain falls today, plan your travel and keep it to essential travel only. Sandbag stations are currently open including Deception Bay SES - if you are traveling from the West you will have to use Deception Bay road as Old Bay Road is closer near the Duck Pond. ... If it’s flooded, forget it....
25.01.2022 A Div2 & Div5 Friday Flashback to 1935! The man in the cart is Harry Adsett (ie Adsett road, Burpengary). Harry owned a property on what was the old highway (now Morayfield Rd) situated 1km up from Burpengary Creek. The property was in the family until the early 1970s. (Traditional Funerals now occupies this land which is on the corner of the big roundabout of morayfield road, aquatic centre & Ulmann road overpass) Harry also ran the Mail Contract from Burpengary to Deception Bay up until 1938 which explains why he is situated outside the front of the Deception Bay Kiosk. The kiosk was originally built and owned by the Wallin Family and was situated on Bayview Tce Deception Bay (on or near where the zesty lemon & mermaids is now).
25.01.2022 Sandbag locations are now stocked and open! Deception Bay Deception Bay Council Depot carpark 2 Old Bay Road, Deception Bay Beachmere Rogers Street Sports Ground 57 Rogers Street, Beachmere Narangba Oakey Flat Road - Between Raynbird Road roundabout and Sovereign Drive roundabout... Caboolture Caboolture Council Depot Car Park 108 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture See the full list below: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Disaster-Manag/Sandbags
25.01.2022 200mm in the Beachmere and surrounding areas!
25.01.2022 New Website for the Beachmere Area Network Group!
24.01.2022 Had a fantastic morning with the Burpengary Probus Group and was honoured to be their November Guest Speaker! Probus is a non for profit organisation that provides an exciting opportunity for seniors by bringing retirees together in an active and social environment to share meaningful connections between members and the greater community. For more info visit: ... https://www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/burpengary See more
24.01.2022 I bit of sad news, but I know they will be back bigger and better in 2021!
24.01.2022 As most of you may know I have a keen interest in local history and preservation of the stories and memories of those who shaped our past. A couple of months ago I read a copy of the book Beachmere Then & Now which is a collective history of the last 150yrs. Whilst I was familiar with the history regarding families such as the Bakers, Millmans, Biggs etc I was not until reading this book familiar with Thomas Edwin Bonney. A few weeks ago I nominated and submitted an applica...Continue reading
23.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other but Moreton Bay has shone bright! Instead of dwelling on 2020 we’re choosing to celebrate the wins instead! Watch ‘the year that was’ with us and see you back bigger and better in 2021!
23.01.2022 Who wants to be HEALTHY & ACTIVE?!!! If you answered ME, ME, ME! Then youre in luck! I have an absolutely fully loaded program in October and November for Division 2 as part of the Healthy & Active Moreton program. ... Program bookings are NOW OPEN by registering online at www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthy-active
21.01.2022 I have been speaking with Unitywater almost weekly since I was elected around this project, they have confirmed they will do an extensive consultation with locals to come up with a number of designs and themes that will be short listed then voted on by the beachmere residents!
21.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone! I’m having an absolute cracker of a morning down here at Beachmere! One of Moreton Bays best kept coastal secrets! Not a cloud is the sky and enjoying some sunshine! ...
21.01.2022 I was honoured to present certificates to some of Moreton Bay’s littlest book worms today! ReadUp is Moreton Bay Region Libraries’ signature incentive program to encourage children and young people to read. Reading is an essential skill for everyone. It is the vital foundation of a child’s learning and engagement in their school years and for life.... ReadUp members collect a stamp every time they visit the library and borrow from the collection. This very special award shows that they have been coming to the library a lot, borrowing books, getting stamps, and practising their reading so well done to all the boys and girls!
20.01.2022 Did you know we are set to plant thousands of new trees in 2021 at various sites across Division 2!? Today I was out at one of these sites, a 2.5hectare Koala Tree planting site at Uhlmann road Burpengary East. At this site alone we have planted over 1500 Koala Habitat trees in the past 12 months including the most recent planting of 550 Eucalyptus varieties (see images). ... Since 2015, Council’s Green Infrastructure program has planted nearly 80,000 trees across 48 sites in the region. A further 45000 trees are planned over the next three years! (See image of our Green corridors we are re-vegetating right across the region) This includes tree planting in the following Division 2 Parks: * Uhlmann Road Park * Henderson Road Park * Muriel Court Park * Briston Avenue Park * Maitland Road Park * Symphony Crescent Park * Burpengary Sports Complex * Keswick Court Reserve * Stockport Court Park An interactive map of Green Infrastructure tree planting locations (planned and planted) is on the MBRC corporate website (Link Below) https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Compensatory-Tree-Plant All trees are locally native with a majority of trees selected to support local koala populations. The program also installs nest boxes for wildlife. MBRC has more than 850 nest boxes in council parks and road reserves across the region. Moreton Bay Regional Council is the first in Australia to develop and endorse a Green Infrastructure Strategy and action plan. MBRC are the only government in Australia to have a suite of standard engineering drawings for wildlife movement infrastructure. This infrastructure will: * Reduce the risk of wildlife entering road corridors. * Reduce driver distraction, panic & vehicle swerving. * Improve public & wildlife safety by reducing collisions. * Constructs wildlife movement infrastructure including fauna rope bridges, koala underpasses, exclusion fencing, refuge poles and escape poles. * Improves road safety by providing safe and ongoing movement opportunities for wildlife and preventing them from entering the road corridor and crossing the road at pavement level. * Council manages its road network consistent with relevant regulations, policies, strategies and specifications that relate to public lighting. * MBRC Technical Specifications for Wildlife Sensitive Outdoor Lighting - guides fauna sensitive design solutions with the planning and design of council projects. The current total asset spend for the green infrastructure portfolio is $4,639,762.25 of this 31% is Fauna Rope Bridges ($1.4m) and 69% ($3.2m) is Koala Infrastructure. So as you can see we really are leading the charge in green infrastructure across Australia!
20.01.2022 Tonight I chaired the Burpengary Jets Rugby League Club AGM. I would like to send a huge thank you to the outgoing committee of 2020 and congratulations to outgoing President April Cooke on your well deserved nomination for Life Membership of the club! On behalf of the club thank you for your service over the past few years! I also want to welcome the incoming committee led by their new president Nathan Ortiz! ... I am looking forward to the future of Rugby League in Burpengary!
20.01.2022 Burpengary East Neighborhood Watch meetings are back on after a COViD19 induced break! COVIDSafe proceedures and social distancing will be enforced Next meeting this Thursday 10th December 7pm at the North Harbour Sales office
19.01.2022 Unitywater community consultation is open! Beachmere have your say on the Art Work for your Water Tower! BEACHMERE, put your creative caps on! UnityWater are preparing their paintbrushes for the Beachmere water tower artwork project and they’d love to hear your ideas! ... Share a concept, a story or a memory that may help inspire this community artwork development. To find out more about the project and how you can get involved, please visit the link below! https://communityunitywater.engagementhq.com/beachmere-wate
19.01.2022 Great review on Div2’s little hidden gem the Beachmere Caravan Park
19.01.2022 Tragically last week 7 baby ducklings were run over crossing Old Bay road opposite Krause Park Burpengary East. In response to this incident and many near misses like it for the ducks, native animals and mammals who call the Duck Pond and surrounding vegetated area home yesterday I had Wild Life signs painted on Old Bay road. These are in addition to the ones Ive had painted on Arthur Drewett Drive and the ones to be painted on Old Bay road where the flood mitigati...on project is currently happening. I have also had Duck Crossing signs ordered to be installed as soon as they arrive and have had the Do not feed the duck signage updated along with the park bench I installed at the waters edge to further educate the community and allow them to enjoy this natural beauty of our region. Thank you to community members who reached out to me after the Duckling incident and thanks to Council officers for taking action so quickly for me!
18.01.2022 Did you know the North Harbour site has some of the richest history in Moreton Bay? I visited the site today with fellow councillors where we visited the North Harbour site and Heritage Park, a $1.5m homage to the past built by North Harbour to preserve the past for the future to enjoy! We were invited by the North Harbour Owners to have a picture on the steps of The Raff Homestead build in the 1860s, the remains of the homestead are now thanks to North Harbour heritage list...Continue reading
18.01.2022 Have your Say on my proposed canoe and kayak launch point at Beachmere! I want you to have your say by completing a short survey on potential use and establishment of a kayak and canoe launch point at Mazlin Park, 21 Biggs Avenue, Beachmere! Please follow the link below and complete the survey!... http://www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/beachmere-launch-point The launch point would utilise existing infrastructure by modifying the hand rails on the stairs to allow access to the foreshore for Kayak and Canoes...this spot was chosen due to its central location and proximity to the Caravan park. Consultation closes 14 September 2020
17.01.2022 I popped down to visit a little start up business right here in Burpengary East Mancave Games! Todd showed me through his bloody impressive mancave and I got to relive my misspent youth by having a play of the arcade machines they have ready for sale! Its great to see new small businesses starting at the best of times but even better given the climate we are in! ... If youre want to check out Todds machines or his epic mancave jump over and visits the FB page!
17.01.2022 PLEASE LET YOUR NEIGHBOURS KNOW - Waste collection services disrupted, but bins will be collected Waste and recycling bin collections will be disrupted next week, with the Transport Workers Union notifying that their drivers will strike on Mondays starting next week (16/11/2020). Moreton Bay Region residents are assured that their rubbish will still be collected, although maybe not the same day. ... It’s estimated the strike action will create at least a one day delay on your usual weekly household waste collection. Your fortnightly recycling collection may be delayed for a number of days but all bins will be collected within a week of the usual collection date. Cleanaway, Council’s waste collection contractor, will operate with a skeleton staff to ensure their waste collection services can continue. As long as you leave your bin on the kerbside, it will be collected. To ensure Cleanaway’s staff can process the increased workload there will be additional conditions temporarily enforced on collections: Overloaded bins will not be collected, the bin’s lid must be able to be closed. Overflow waste on the ground around bins will not be collected. If you bin is blocked by an on-street vehicle or other obstruction, it will not be collected. These rules will be enforced from 4:00am on Tuesday 17 November through to 4:00am on Saturday 21 November. Thank you for your understanding.
16.01.2022 I have some Wheely great news! In case you’ve Bin wondering council offer larger bin options! If you’re sick of wasting your time doing extra dump runs why not upgrade your General and / or Recycling Bins! If you require a larger or smaller bin than those currently at your property, you can contact Council to request an alteration to your bin size. ... Orders to alter bins to a different size are subject to a one-off alteration fee of $56.00 to be paid at the time of ordering. The bin collection service charges on the property rates will also be changed to reflect new bin size. If you’re Wheely interested you can find out more here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Collectio/Ordering-Bins
16.01.2022 OLD BAY ROAD UPDATE In an effort to minimise any impact on residents and road users over the Christmas period, both lanes of Old Bay road will be open during the Christmas shutdown from 21 December 2020 to 3 January 2021 with no traffic lights. This is a temporary chip seal and you are reminded to adhere to the 40km speed limit or under to limit stone movements on the rough surface ... The traffic lights will be back in place from 4 January 2021 to enable the final stages of the project to be completed by late January/Early February weather permitting. For future updates please visit: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Old-Bay-Road-Culvert-Up
16.01.2022 Welcome to Moreton Bays newest playground experience! The Mill grand opening this Saturday!
16.01.2022 JOBS FOR DAYS! This week there are 22 new jobs available with MBRC! Mark Twain once said:... Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Could one of the jobs below be your dream job?! Check it out https://bit.ly/31agmwN
15.01.2022 Unlike Santa I deliver all year round! My final newsletter for 2020 and what a year it’s been! Inside this issue:... Lomandra Drive / Graham Road Upgrade Mosquito Management Kayak & Canoe Launch North Harbour PDA update 2020 Highlights! Hitting your letter box this week!
15.01.2022 I had an absolutely huge day with Mayor Peter Flannery joining me on a tour of Division 2! We headed out to Beachmere to discuss the Biggs Ave Streetscape project due for construction in 2021, then onto the Beachmere Lake where the machinery has just been delivered to start the Revetment wall renewal project starting next week! We had a fantastic lunch at Burpengary favourite Basil and Vine Burpengary, followed by an afternoon tea at the Burpengary Community hall with 1...5 local Division 2 business owners to talk about the MBRC economic strategy and a great networking opportunity, with some delicious cupcakes provided by Division 2s very own Blush Buttercream Cakes! Was great to spend time with the Mayor and show case whats going on around the Division as well as spend time with local businesses having really good conversations to enable us to work together!
15.01.2022 Was privileged to be invited to the offical re-opening of the Leukaemia Support Queensland office at Morayfield! I know first hand how groups like this one run by Jane McMillan OAM can make a massive difference to people diagnosed with Leukaemia and Blood cancer. In 2019 I donated Stem Cells to a Leukaemia patient via the The Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, I encourage anyone who donates blood or those who havent yet to go in next time to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and join the Bone Marrow Register as well!
14.01.2022 Have you got excess junk to dump while you’re having a post Christmas clean out but hate getting to the tip only to find a massive queue? Did you know you can live stream the entry points of our major waste management facilities to check the line up before you go!? Check the live stream links below and plan your trip to spend your time wisely not waiting in a queue! ... Dakabin: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Waste/Locations/Dakabin Caboolture: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Wa/Locations/Caboolture
14.01.2022 Dont forget we now LIVE stream all our General Council Meetings If you want to follow the action today from 9:30am head to https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//16-Septemb/Video-Stream Check out the agenda here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//2/gm20200916-agenda.pdf
14.01.2022 PLEASE LET YOUR NEIGHBOURS KNOW - Waste collection services this week disrupted, but bins will be collected Waste and recycling bin collections will be disrupted this week, with the Transport Workers Union notifying that their drivers will strike on Mondays starting next week (16/11/2020). Moreton Bay Region residents are assured that their rubbish will still be collected, although maybe not the same day. ... It’s estimated the strike action will create at least a one day delay on your usual weekly household waste collection. Your fortnightly recycling collection may be delayed for a number of days but all bins will be collected within a week of the usual collection date. Cleanaway, Council’s waste collection contractor, will operate with a skeleton staff to ensure their waste collection services can continue. As long as you leave your bin on the kerbside, it will be collected. To ensure Cleanaway’s staff can process the increased workload there will be additional conditions temporarily enforced on collections: Overloaded bins will not be collected, the bin’s lid must be able to be closed. Overflow waste on the ground around bins will not be collected. If you bin is blocked by an on-street vehicle or other obstruction, it will not be collected. These rules will be enforced from 4:00am on Tuesday 17 November through to 4:00am on Saturday 21 November. Thank you for your understanding.
13.01.2022 Resharing as work started today ..
13.01.2022 Dusted the Kingswood off for a Sunday cruise to Wheels by the Water 2020 at Sandstone Point Hotel to take in the views of hundreds of classic and muscle cars right here in Moreton Bay!
13.01.2022 Origins of Remembrance Day Why is this day special to Australians? At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to uncondit...Continue reading
13.01.2022 One thing I absolutely love about Division 2 is that half of it is surrounded by the ocean! I especially love that people are getting out and about and enjoying our boat ramps and taking advantage of the beautiful Moreton Bay fresh air! Thats why this week I had park benches installed at both Beachmere and Uhlmann road Boat ramps so those who take a walk down can now sit and enjoy it just that little bit more! ... #itsthelittlethings #oceanviews #sit&enjoy
12.01.2022 Last night I was invited to attend the Bribie Island Historical Society meeting by guest speakers Karen Wallwork and Chris Sutton of Beachmere. They have complied, edited and published the fantastic community resource Beachmere Now & Then It was amazing to sit and listen to these ladies dedication in bringing the book from an idea for some signs and a heritage walk into one of the more comprehensive historical accounts of our region! The dedication didnt just stop with t...his book for Karen, she also sought out the gravesite of the man who named Beachmere T.E Bonney and lovingly restored it! I have read the book and I encourage any of you who may be interested in the history or not only Beachmere but our region to grab a copy! To purchase this amazing book head to www.bang.org.au & follow the prompts to order & pay or drop into the Beach Shak Cafe or HUB at Beachmere.
12.01.2022 Re-Sharing... only 4 days left to see the best Christmas Lights in Moreton Bay!
12.01.2022 Today marks a special day in our nation’s history. At 11am we pause to pay our respects to the men and women who served and those still serving in our defence forces and remember those who have died or suffered in conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. #WeRememberThem
12.01.2022 Have your say on Tourism Infrastructure! Council is seeking feedback from community and industry via an online survey. We’re looking for your ideas on tourism infrastructure opportunities that could: create a destination for the drive tourism market expand or enhance greater activation of an existing attraction... create/integrate complementary private tourism investment/activities and on land adjacent to private facilities opportunities that support accessible tourism and explore how Moreton Bay can become the most accessible tourism destination in southeast Queensland opportunities that support indigenous and cultural tourism. This feedback will provide Council with critical insights into tourism opportunities across the region that will help inform this project. Consultation is now open, closing Sunday 17 January 2021. Have your say by clicking here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//Tourism-Infrastructure-
12.01.2022 At todays General Meeting, myself, the Mayor and fellow Councillors advanced Moreton Bay Regional Councils support for the proposed North Harbour marina and canal estate by unanimously voting to submit a draft Interim Land Use Plan (ILUP) to the state government for the 580 hectare site. You can view the video of todays meeting here by skipping to 1:06:40 secs where you can view the debate, questions and councils resolution. https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//2-Septembe.../Video-Stream You can view the news article here: https://www.moretondaily.com.au//priority-call-for-7700-ne An ILUP is effectively a temporary mini planning scheme for the site under the Economic Development Act 2012 and would accompany councils request for the state government to declare the precinct as a Priority Development Area (PDA). The background reports provided to council for todays General Meeting cited a range of reasons why the North Harbour marina and canal estate could be considered by the state government as a suitable PDA, as the project offers a rare combination of: * A substantial 319 hectare regional open space and recreation precinct, along some 9 kilometres of Caboolture River frontage, reconnecting locals and visitors to the Caboolture River and wider Moreton Bay * A 400 berth mixed-use marina providing specialised marine business services and employment such as boatbuilding, vessel maintenance, and repair activities * A marina-based village incorporating some 600 apartments and 600 detached dwellings with associated community, retail and commercial facilities * An 800 dwelling canal estate including a variety of housing types to showcase exemplary housing design standards, and offering residents access to expansive open space and recreation areas and a marina-based lifestyle * Combined long term economic growth and jobs for the northern part of the Moreton Bay region As council resolved today to request the state to declare the site a PDA, it will now be up to the Minister for Economic Development Queensland, Hon Kate Jones MP, to determine whether to proceed and what the timeframe would be towards commencing development and construction.
11.01.2022 A MASSIVE 23 Jobs available this week! Moreton Bays biggest employer is looking for you! Checkout the current vacancies below!... https://careers.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/cw/en/listing/
11.01.2022 FRIDAY FLASH BACK! Burpengary has a rich history, heres one from the archives from 1979! Image is taken looking East up OBrien road, the rail line to the bottom and Burpengary State School in the centre! ... Were you living in Burpengary in 1979? If so share you fondest memory below and feel free to share any 70s/80s images you may have hiding in your cupboards! Thanks to Moreton Bay Region Libraries for the image.
11.01.2022 Hi everyone and welcome to the New Year!! You and your family work hard to be able to live in beautiful Moreton Bay, paying rates and fees to Council for a whole range of services and you should expect your requests for services to be resolved in a timely manner! To help our council to provide better more efficient services, the council has many ways for you to lodge a service request.... The quickest and easiest way to lodge a request is to use the MBRC Request app which you can download to your smart phone, take a photo, geo tag the location, write a description and send it off all within a matter of minutes. Download the App here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Contact/Mobile-Apps If you don’t have access to a smart phone you can also lodge a request online: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Contact/Request You can report things like: Fallen trees Potholes Footpath damage Illegal dumping or missed bin collection Animal Control Council facilities maintenance Noxious weeds / Pest Animals Parks / Foreshore maintenance Vandalism/ Graffiti Compliments Serious Complaints Many other things Or alternatively contact our customer service team via: Phone: (07) 3205 0555 Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Urgent issues can be reported at any time. Email: [email protected] Post: Moreton Bay Regional Council PO Box 159 Caboolture QLD 4510 Visiting a customer service centres in person: Caboolture 2 Hasking Street, Caboolture Redcliffe Redcliffe Strathpine 220 Gympie Road, Strathpine It would be fantastic if people could spread the word about the alternative options for lodging requests direct with Council as a first point of contact to have your requests actioned quicker and more efficiently. If you make a service request and are not happy with how it was resolved or have not heard back from the Service Centre, please contact me your local councillor and I will be very happy to follow up on it as a priority for you! My contact details are: Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 5433 2959 #workingforyou #ratepayersfirst #respectingDivison2 #keepingMoretonbeautiful
11.01.2022 Did you attend our Community, Sport and Recreation Flash Forum last month? We host this free half-day workshop each year to provide training and support to c...ommunity groups and sporting clubs to help them continue to be successful and financially sustainable Were also investing $49 million into sport and recreation and $2 million into community grants this financial year to help local organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic and come out stronger on the other side Watch the video to see what the event covered this year
11.01.2022 It was an absolute pleasure to be able to jointly purchase with Mayor Peter Flannery a full set of Indigenous Jerseys for the opens ladies team! The Moreton Bay Lions ladies will wear them proudly!
11.01.2022 At this Wednesdays General Meeting, Moreton Bay Regional Council will consider advancing its support for the proposed North Harbour marina and canal estate by submitting a draft Interim Land Use Plan (ILUP) to the state government for the 580 hectare site. An ILUP is effectively a temporary mini planning scheme for the site under the Economic Development Act 2012 and would accompany councils request for the state government to declare the precinct as a Priority Developmen...t Area (PDA). PDAs are parcels of land within Queensland identified for specific accelerated development with a focus on achieving substantial community and economic benefits, and to facilitate development on complex and/or large sites. The North Harbour marina and canal estate has been under some form of assessment by the state government and council since the early 2000s. In 2006, the site was declared as a state significant project and, following an extensive Environmental Impact Statement, the states Coordinator General recommended the project be approved in 2009. Following subsequent delays, in December 2018, council resolved to express its support for the state to declare the site as a PDA to enable development to proceed. The background reports provided to council for this Wednesdays General Meeting cite a range of reasons why the North Harbour marina and canal estate could be considered by the state government as a suitable PDA, as the project offers a rare combination of: A substantial 319 hectare regional open space and recreation precinct, along some 9 kilometres of Caboolture River frontage, reconnecting locals and visitors to the Caboolture River and wider Moreton Bay A 400 berth mixed-use marina providing specialised marine business services and employment such as boatbuilding, vessel maintenance, and repair activities A marina-based village incorporating some 600 apartments and 600 detached dwellings with associated community, retail and commercial facilities An 800 dwelling canal estate including a variety of housing types to showcase exemplary housing design standards, and offering residents access to expansive open space and recreation areas and a marina-based lifestyle Combined long term economic growth and jobs for the northern part of the Moreton Bay region Should council on Wednesday resolve to ask the state to declare the site a PDA, it will be up to the Minister for Economic Development Queensland, Hon Kate Jones MP, to determine whether to proceed and what the timeframe would be towards commencing development and construction. You can live stream the meeting here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//2-Septembe/Video-Stream You can read the agenda here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//2/gm20200902-agenda.pdf You can read the PDA request documentation here: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//gm20200902-item-4.2-nor
11.01.2022 Fantastic turnout for Councils very first Living Coast pop up Information session at Beachmere today! The Living Coast project pop up allowed locals to have their say and help us plan for the future of our coastline! Community consultation is now open to inform the Living Coast: Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS). ... This is a long-term planning strategy to help Council, service providers, residents and the wider community understand and plan for the likely impacts of change on our coastal landscape. It will plan for future coastal management of infrastructure, services and the environment. Come along to one of our info sessions and help us identify what’s important to you and your community about the Moreton Bay coastline and estuarine environment. And here are some other ways you can get involved: Complete the community values survey (closes on Friday 26 February 2021) - https://bit.ly/2H4EY2N Register to learn more about the Community Reference Group - https://bit.ly/3lBC2tp For more info, visit https://bit.ly/2IFzImX
10.01.2022 The Moreton Bay Region's newest playground will be officially opened on Saturday, 12 December with a free community event at The Mill at Moreton Bay precinct. Kids of all ages will be able to try out the new adventure play zone, water play elements including choreographed fountains and a large water bucket, oval kick-around space and amphitheatre. There will be something for the whole family with free sporting activities on the new oval, backyard games on the amphitheatre... lawn and a selection of local performers on stage from 4pm - 8pm. Plan to stay for dinner and get a bite to eat from the range of food trucks including woodfired pizza, Dutch doughnuts, ice-cream and more! Families are encouraged to explore the precinct across the afternoon and participate in a scavenger hunt to go in the draw to win prize packs from USC and Moreton Bay Regional Council. Winners will be announced during the opening presentation at 7pm. This event will operate in compliance with a COVID Safe Event Checklist and for safety reasons will have a limited capacity. A reminder that if you are feeling unwell, please stay at home and follow health advice. For more information please visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au//The-Mill-at-Moreton-Bay-Play-Sp
10.01.2022 It was an absolute honour to lay a wreath this morning at the Vietnam Veterans Day Service at the Burpengary Community War Memorial.
10.01.2022 It was a privilege to attend the graduation of 11 youths from the local Caboolture area who obtained their Cert II in Automotive Services today! A fantastic achievement for these young men and women in a positive step towards their future. Transition to Success (T2S) is a program delivered by Youth Justice in Queensland. Its mission is to change the story for young people, the community and our organisation.... T2S uses a vocational training and therapeutic service model. It is delivered in a community setting to young people aged 15-17 who are involved in the youth justice system or are assessed as being at-risk of entering.
10.01.2022 Today I caught up with Youth MP for Bancroft Kurt Jones - Youth MP , the Bancroft electorate covers my Div2 as well as Sandra Ruck - Councillor for Division 5 MBRC and Councillor Jodie Shipway - MBRC Division 4 Kurt is in year 11 and balances his studies with championing local environmental issues via Jones Conservation and has a passion for wildlife photography! It was great to meet Kurt and discuss all things council to give him a greater understanding of the great work we are all doing!
09.01.2022 A new community club, Sports Central Caboolture, will open next month, replacing the historic Caboolture RSL which is to close on September 13. Read more from the announcement here www.moretondaily.com.au/n/new-club-to-open-on-historic-site... Great news for the Caboolture CBD!
08.01.2022 I was very privileged to be at the unveiling of the 176th Australian wide Red Rose Foundation Australia Red Bench this afternoon, the bench has been installed thanks to the fantastic effort of Michelle and her officers at Burpengary Queensland Police Service Station to see the project through in a first for the Moreton Policing District. The bench now sits proud at the front entrance of the Police station as a constant reminder they DV is never ok. This one was all M...ichelles vision almost 1 year ago to get this and many more Red benches around the Moreton District. The chair was made possible by donations from Paint Place Burpengary and the fantastic efforts of the Burpengary and District Mens Shed Inc. who constructed the bench from scratch!
08.01.2022 It’s BIN a long week for those in Beachmere but the wait is over... the recycling trucks are shaking the yellow bins all over Beachmere this morning bring glass bottle music to our ears! Thanks for your patience during this time, I will keep you updated on the industrial action that at this point is still on going hopefully they don’t waste too much more time and come to an agreement soon
08.01.2022 Moreton Bay Region Garage Sale Trail (21st - 22nd Nov) is just around the corner Selling stuff you no longer need on the @Garage Sale Trail is a great way to cut down on your rubbish and do your bit for the environment You’ll also get to meet some of your friendly neighbours and even make some money: it’s a win-win! ... Don’t forget to register your garage sale and join the trail. Register for free today https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/MoretonBayCouncil
07.01.2022 Moreton Bay Regional Council has scheduled road resurfacing works along Walmsley Street, Narangba! The scope of the project will involve the repair of road pavement, maintenance of existing drainage infrastructure and approximately 260 metres of road resurfacing works along the entire length of Walmsley Street, Narangba. The works are expected to commence mid September and take 2 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
07.01.2022 Another pathway link complete! A long time local short cut through the park and in need of a permanent solution Ive been able to put a pathway link in allowing residents and school children east of Coach Road West Morayfield to now safely walk right through to Graham Road and Morayfield State and High School! If you know of any other missing links or well worn shortcuts we can create pathways let me know! Email me at [email protected]... #missinglinks #pathwaysfordays #safepedestrianroutetoschool
06.01.2022 One thing that there is no excuse for is littering! Thats why last week when I was contacted about the endless amount if rubbish strewn across the Uhlmann road Boat Ramp I decided enough was enough. Today I had 3 extra bins installed bringing a total of 5 bins within 50m of each other ensuring there was no excuse for lazy grubs. You now can not use the boat ramp without passing at least two bins. ... Not that you should ever have an excuse to litter in a marine park area! I am also having signage installed with information about on the spot fines and will up the ranger patrols in the area to fine people who do the wrong thing! If you spot anyone down there not using the Bins please take note of their rego and report them to council so we as a community can ensure our natural waterways stay beautiful and clean! #keepDiv2Clean
06.01.2022 Urgent protection measures are in place after an increase of COVID-19 cases were reported in Queensland. In Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Scenic Rim, Somerset,... Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay, and Redlands, gatherings in peoples homes and outdoors are limited to 10 people. Everywhere else, gatherings in peoples homes and outdoors are limited to 30 people. Venues and events following COVID Safe Industry Plans can continue operating. Visits to aged care and disability accommodation services in Greater Brisbane, Ipswich and surrounds will be limited. Emergency departments will be required to use PPE to treat all patients and hospital visitors will be limited as soon as possible. Please stay safe: maintain social distancing, keep up good hand hygiene and stay home if youre sick. #covid19
04.01.2022 I was privileged to be able to MC the official opening of the Brand New Beachmere Hub with Mayor Peter Flannery today! This $1m refurbished council owned building has been transformed into one of the best equipped council owned meeting and event venue in the region! This brand new facility is managed by the wonderful team at BANG who will look after the maintenance, promotion and bookings for the fantastic spaces inside!... The Beachmere Hub is located on the site of the old Beachmere RSL and is within easy walking distance to local shops and sandy stretches of Moreton Bay. With public transport virtually at its door, the Hub is nestled beside the local bowling greens and sits within Clayton Park with its green open spaces and gardens as well as nearby childrens playgound. The Bay Room has a standing room capacity of up to 210 people and a seated capacity of 150. It boasts several large meeting / training / events rooms, office space, expansive open hall type area, fully equipped commercial kitchen and outdoor Alfresco options all for hire at exceptional prices! Suitable for a range of options including but not limited to Weddings, Parties, Celebrations, Meetings, Group Fitness & Dance, Conferences, Training sessions, Indoor Markets and Expos and a whole raft of other options! Function room inclusions: 20 rectangular tables 1830 mm x 760 mm 150 folding chairs Lectern Whiteboard Data projector Kitchen inclusions: servery/bar crockery and cutlery for up to 150 people. instant boiling water fridge with freezer urn 2 double door drinks fridges microwave oven sink commercial gas oven (6 burner gas top) electric turbo oven commercial dishwasher Ice maker If you want to make a booking contact the team at BANG on 0475 571 902!
04.01.2022 Decided to keep it local to Div2 and tour the Kingswood on our family Sunday funday adventures! Beautiful afternoon walking and exploring Beachmere and finished off with ice creams from Beachmeres very own Flamingos Ice Creamery!
04.01.2022 Had a fantastic afternoon watching the footy down at the Moreton Bay Lions home ground right here in Division 2 for the annual Councillors Cup between the Division 2 Lions and Division 5 Redcliffe Tigers. It was an absolute pleasure to hand over the trophy to Jimmy and the Lions after a fantastic 94-43 win over the Tigers! Thanks for the extra company Adam Hain - Div 3 Councillor MBRC and Mayor Peter Flannery and better luck next year Sandra Ruck - Councillor for Division 5 MBRC!
03.01.2022 Took some time out with the family today to cruise Moreton Bay from Redcliffe to Petrie! Sometimes the best adventures are the driving ones! Moreton Bay only minutes away!
03.01.2022 After 42 Mobile offices and meeting hundreds of residents around Division 2 in 2020, today was a wrap with my final ones for the year! But don’t worry I will be back with my mobile offices in 2021 so stay tuned for dates in the new year! Thank you to all those who dropped in to see me and remember if you can’t make a mobile office please contact me via:... [email protected] 07 5433 2959 See more
02.01.2022 10:00am tomorrow at the Burpengary Community memorial in Buchanan Park Burpengary
02.01.2022 Finished up a massive day today attending the Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre AGM! Congratulations to the incoming committee which was returned unopposed which is a true testament to the hard work and effort they have put in over the last 12 months! Chris Whiting MP Mayor Peter Flannery Sandra Ruck - Councillor for Division 5 MBRC
02.01.2022 Flash Flooding | All roads that are flooded please post on this post and only this post. > Last updated the 23rd at 7:00pm < Brendale area... - Leitchs Road Pedestrian Bridge at South Pine River, Brendale. Bribie Island area - No reports of flooding as of this update. Caboolture area - Dances Road at King Johns Creek. - Flowers Road near Dot Newman Court. - Centenary Lakes Road Morayfield Entrance to Rugby League Entrance. Cedar Creek - Curtis Road. - Gordons Road at upper crossing. Closeburn - Hansen Road at Cedar Creek. Dayboro - Glover Road at Juffs Road West. - Juffs Road West. Deception Bay - Blue Pacific Road near Little Burpengary Creek. - Old Bay Road at Little Burpengary Creek. - Tallowwood Drive Corner of Deception Bay Road. Elimbah - McConachy Road. - Old Gympie Road at Six Mile Creek. - Williams Road. - Beerburrum Road. Griffin - Henry Road. - Henry Road at Brays Road. Highvale - Dawson Creek Road near number 187. - Ryder Road at Blue Gum Court. Kobble Creek - Kobble Creek Road at Pringles Road. - Pringles Road at gravel road section. Kurwongbah - Moore Road. - Ski Road at Scout Road. - Forbes Road. Laceys Creek - Baker Road at Laceys Creek. Mango Hill - Chermside Road between John Street and Kinsellas Road West. - Maryvale Road Moolu - Whittington Road. - Williams Road at Lagoon Creek. Morayfield - Underpass Road near William Berry Drive. - Visentin Road near Underpass Road. - McLoughlin Road. Narangba - Moorina Road at Burpengary Creek. - Oakey Flat Road. Neurum - Rasmussen Road. North Lakes - No reports of flooding as of this update. Petrie - Youngs Crossing Road at North Pine River. Rocksberg - Best Road at Keillors Crossing. - McNamara Road at Eliza Crossing. - Old North Road at Zillmans Crossing. - W James Road at Middle Crossing. - Caboolture River Road. Strathpine - Mott Street. Upper Caboolture - Litherland Road - Tinney Road at Caboolture River Road Wamuran Basin - Basin Road at R Sampson Road. Whiteside - Whiteside Road from 55 to 73. - Whiteside Road at Patman Road. If there are anymore please post on this in comments Don’t be a hero and drive thru them even if you are in a 4wd. Tow truck drivers and Emergency Services have enough to deal with. - IF ITS FLOODED FORGET IT - For emergency assistance contact SES (132 500) https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au///Weather-Impacted-Roads
01.01.2022 Dropped in to meet with Jason the President of the Caboolture River Fishing & Boating Club Inc to check out their club grounds and the newly installed sewerage treatment plant thanks to the Councils COVID19 Community Grants. The club has regular Fishos for the members to get involved and active on the water! You can find out more about the club by visiting their Facebook Page!
01.01.2022 I spent the evening down with the crew at Deception Bay State Emergency Service - SES! Geoff gave me a tour of the facilities and ran me through how they handle major events. I got to see first hand the equipment and training exercises they use to keep them trained up and ready for deployment as soon as they are needed! ... I really respect these guys and girls who are 100% volunteers and give up their time to help those in the community at the times when they need it most!
01.01.2022 STORMS EASING Thunderstorms have eased across the Southeast Coast, however heavy rain is likely to continue tonight and into Monday. Follow the Bureau of Meteorology for updates, stay safe and remember to always drive to the conditions. #ifitsfloodedforgetit
