Councillor Jacob Heremaia | Politician
Councillor Jacob Heremaia
Phone: +61 7 3085 4352
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25.01.2022 LIGHT FIXED This street lights job is light up the entrance to the park at Stoneleigh Reserve. Concerned local Brian let me know it hasnt been working for years!... It needed to be fixed so we got it fixed. Great to see it lighting up the park and making it a safer place to enjoy. Thanks Brian! - Jacob
25.01.2022 QLDS BORDERS CLOSED Our states borders will close at midnight. The government says that there will be police checks that only allow freight and essential travel into our state.... The government wants us to stay at home as much. Heres some information: Pubs and clubs are closed Cinemas are closed Indoor sporting venues and gyms are closed Amusement parks, play centres and arcades are closed Swimming pools and libraries are closed Restaurants, cafes and food courts can only do takeaway Hairdressers will restrict appointments to 30 minutes Personal training sessions limited to 10 people Weddings limited to 5 people Funerals limited to 10 people Keep safe and keep updated. - Jacob
24.01.2022 AWARD WINNING Our citys annual report has won first place in Australasia Thank you to all the council staff who put the hard work in.... Congratulations and great work! - Jacob
24.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT Great update from Andrew Laming MP! Depending on your internet service provider (Telstra, Aussie Broadband etc), you may be eligible for assistance!... Its worth giving them a call to see what they offer. Keep safe. - Jacob
22.01.2022 DOG PARKS ARE OPEN! All the dog parks in our city were reopened today. The government has a plan to ease coronavirus restrictions over the next few months.... Dont forget, playgrounds and other park facilities including barbecues, exercise equipment, skate bowls and pump tracks remain closed in accordance with the latest health advisories. Keep safe.
22.01.2022 VOTE 1 HEREMAIA Big changes are happening in our area. Hundreds of houses have already been built and thousands more are planned.... Our roads arent being upgraded to accommodate for this increased traffic. If elected, Ill upgrade our roads. Vote early at 64 Eastern Rd, Browns Plains. Its open during these times: Tuesday 24th: 9am to 6pm Wednesday 25th: 9am to 9pm Thursday 26th: 9am to 9pm Friday 27th: 9am to 6pm VOTE 1 HEREMAIA
21.01.2022 THANK YOU A big thank you to Ana and Paulette! Some vandal flipped my trailer and wrecked a bunch of my signs. ... Ana and Paulette came to the rescue and fixed up the trailer. I guess we dont have to worry about the gym being closed! Two fantastic women doing their bit for our community.
21.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY Where are the hooning hotspots in our neighbourhood? Here is a picture of one of the worst spots.... Hooning, especially around our residential areas, is dangerous. Let me know where you think councils mobile anti-hooning cameras should go. - Jacob
21.01.2022 GIFT DROP OFF Tons of gifts were dropped off at Parklands Christian College! With the recent COVID cases, they have gone through an especially tough time.... Great work by Park Ridge News, Parklands Christian College and Logan West Community Pantry! Its awesome to see our community come together during this crisis. Stronger than ever! - Jacob https://parkridgenews.com.au/parklands-staff-and-students/
21.01.2022 THANK YOU Thank you to the students and teachers at Parklands Christian College! With the recent COVID cases, they are going through an especially tough time.... The school has been a pillar in our community for many years. We are dropping off gifts to show our appreciation for their hard work. My office will be open after hours for collecting any gifts. 5pm to 7pm Tuesday 4 August 5pm to 7pm Thursday 13 August All gifts will be sanitised and stored for 72 hours as per Queensland Healths COVID-19 advice. You can also donate online! https://www.mycause.com.au//parklands-appreciation-campaign Our community, city and country are stronger than ever. For more info, see Park Ridge Connect. - Jacob
20.01.2022 GREAT NEWS In todays meeting, Council started the process of creating a new cost-saving committee. The proposed Procurement & Appropriations Oversight Committee is all about:... Creating local jobs Analyzing the expenditure of council Ensuring value for money All Councillors voted in favour! Thank you to all of the Councillors for their support and the kind words from Jon Raven - Deputy Mayor of Logan. We have a lot of work to do and Im looking forward to it! - Jacob
18.01.2022 DRONES IN OUR CITY Great to see our city using drones today This drone can travel 7000 metres and clocks in at over 80km/h!... Our council uses drones to help with: Surveying Aerial imagery Measuring environment levies Im looking forward to seeing how business and government will continue to adapt to use this technology. - Jacob
18.01.2022 HIGHWAY UPGRADES The state government has secured $37.5 million in funding to continue upgrading the Mt Lindesay Highway. The governments plan is to widen sections of the highway from 2 lanes to 4 lanes. ... Work between Rosia Rd & Stoney Camp Rd is currently being completed. Work between Stoney Camp Rd & Chambers Flat Rd has been funded. Its an important state government project and its great to see. Ill keep you updated. - Jacob
18.01.2022 ANTI-HOONING TASKFORCE Council has invested $250,000 to support our communitys fight against illegal hooning. When I first entered council, I brought this important issue to the forefront of our citys priorities.... We will use these funds to find real solutions to keep our streets safe. - Jacob
17.01.2022 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Great to talk on the radio today about young people in our city. As we enter our countrys first recession in decades, I believe its important to:... Encourage youth employment Enrol in councils traineeships and apprenticeships Decrease youth crime Our city and our communities are stronger than ever. Looking forward to seeing what we can do! - Jacob
17.01.2022 MOTION PASSED Our city's motion was unanimously supported by councils across our state at this year's LGAQ Conference! Our motion was to lobby the State Government to provide clarity on the future of the waste levy advance payment.... This will allow us to: Better plan our city's long-term budget Understand the future of the waste levy advance payment Know what we need to prepare for This is great news! - Jacob
16.01.2022 THANK YOU Today, our city passed its condolences to the Hazlett family on the recent passing of Brock Hazlett. Brock was a local legend and served in the Royal Australian Navy.... Thank you to the Hazlett family for their contribution to our community and to our country. - Jacob
16.01.2022 STRAIGHT FROM WASHINGTON DC Thank you to Sean Spicer! Sean served as the 28th White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump. ... Today, July 4th, is an important day in the United States. Americans across the world will be celebrating the values that built our long-time friend and ally. Happy July 4th everyone! - Jacob
15.01.2022 COVID UPDATE There have been two new new confirmed cases. The borders are now closed to all of the Greater Sydney area. ... A Park Ridge woman, who is under isolation, tested positive late yesterday after returning from interstate last week. The school will temporarily close until further notification to allow for cleaning and work will commence on contact tracing. Its more important than ever to keep alert. Clean surfaces Social distance Stay up to date If you have any concerns or symptoms, however mild, please call the COVID hotline on 134 268. Stay safe. - Jacob
14.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET Thank you to the servicemen and the servicewomen who contribute so much to our nation. We are grateful for the sacrifices you have made for our great country.... The coronavirus restrictions cancelled the services this ANZAC day so we all had to honor those who have sacrificed from our own homes. I saw neighbour after neighbour light a candle of rememberence to show their gratitude. Lest we forget.
13.01.2022 VOTE 1 HEREMAIA The election is coming up on Saturday! You can vote from 8am to 6pm.... The polling booth locations are: Yugumbir State School in Regents Park Regents Park State School Browns Plains State School Park Ridge State High School Logan Reserve State School Crestmead State School Marsden State High School End corruption, invest in infrastructure and upgrade our roads. Im a project manager. Ill get local projects done. Its time to change council for good. VOTE 1 HEREMAIA - Jacob
13.01.2022 VOTE 1 HEREMAIA The election is today! You can vote from 8am to 6pm.... The polling booth locations are: Yugumbir State School in Regents Park Regents Park State School Browns Plains State School Park Ridge State High School Logan Reserve State School Crestmead State School Marsden State High School Its time to change council for good. End corruption, invest in infrastructure and upgrade our roads. VOTE 1 HEREMAIA - Jacob
13.01.2022 ROAD UPGRADE Great to see this intersection upgrade delivered! Thousands of commuters use Logan Reserve Road everyday.... The intersection between Logan Reserve Rd and Stoneleigh Reserve Blvd needed to be fixed. The upgraded intersection will improve traffic flow and keep our streets safe. Let there be light! - Jacob
12.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY Stoneleigh Reserve Park is in need of an upgrade. I want to know what you want in the local park!... The ideas so far have been: Playground equipment Facilities for younger kids Better shading I'm working hard to get the plans drawn up ASAP. Please let me know your thoughts! - Jacob
11.01.2022 STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVE Im proud to have been elected by my fellow councillors to represent our city on the state and federal local government associations. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) tackle the big issues. ... Ill make sure our voices are heard across the state and in our nations capital. - Jacob
11.01.2022 ELECTION UPDATE Promising numbers are coming in! A third of the votes in Division 8 have been unofficially counted.... The results so far put me in the lead at 52% with the other candidates at 21%, 12%, 9% and 6%. This is a great sign for our campaign but there is still a long way to go. There are still thousands of votes to be counted with the official results not expected for at least a few days. I will keep you posted. - Jacob
11.01.2022 BIG CHANGES The Crestmead Industrial Estate is being built on the corner of Green Rd and Clarke Rd. Its a big change for the area. This development went forward before my time at council.... Good news for locals is that: Trees will be on site for a natural barrier with drainage. Green Rd will be upgraded around the development. A new road will be built that continues down Rai Drive with two intersection upgrades. Great to be joined by Cameron Dick MP, Darren Power - Mayor of Logan City, Jon Raven - Deputy Mayor of Logan and Linus Power on location today. Its expected that up to 6000 jobs will be created. Ill be pushing for locals to be employed by the logistics businesses that move in. Please let me know if you want any more information. Always happy to help! - Jacob
09.01.2022 VOTE 1 HEREMAIA The election is on Saturday! You can vote from 8am to 6pm.... The polling booth locations are: Yugumbir State School in Regents Park Regents Park State School Browns Plains State School Park Ridge State High School Logan Reserve State School Crestmead State School Marsden State High School Its time to change council for good. End corruption, invest in infrastructure and upgrade our roads. VOTE 1 HEREMAIA - Jacob
09.01.2022 PARKS & LIBRARIES OPEN Parks and libraries in our city are opening tomorrow! Heres a list of whats open and whats closed:... Playgrounds Outdoor gyms Barbecues Skate bowls Pump tracks Basketball courts Water play areas Dog parks Public toilets Gatherings with more than 10 people Not social distancing Enjoy the weekend and keep safe. - Jacob
09.01.2022 PHONE VOTING Ive been contacted by locals that are unable to vote at a polling booth due to coronavirus and health concerns. If this sounds like you or a loved one, you could be eligible for voting over the phone.... To find out if youre eligible for phone voting, call 1300 912 782 - Jacob
08.01.2022 CITY OF THE FUTURE We are the city of the future! Young people working in our suburbs are buying their first home in those very same suburbs. ... They are starting their families right here in Logan. It's great to be a part of this change and our movement. I'm proud to represent our great community. If there is anything I can help with, please let me know! - Jacob
06.01.2022 NEW LONG WEEKEND There will be a new long weekend in August this year! The public holiday is being moved from Monday 10th to Friday 14th.... A long weekend will promote day trips and boost local business. The change has already been made in Brisbane and we are waiting on the State Government to make the final sign off in Logan. They should give it the go ahead soon. Looking forward to it!
06.01.2022 YOUNG PEOPLE IN JOBS It was great to congratulate our city's trainees and apprentices for finishing a hard year! With tough economic times, it's more important than ever for people to be in jobs.... We are seeing changes in our economy. Youth workforce participation has increased by 2.2% in October 178,800 people were employed throughout September and October Total underemployment has dropped 3.4% since April Looking forward to the future! - Jacob
06.01.2022 ABC NEWS INTERVIEW We are on TV! Great to get some good news from Logan on the news.... The election is coming up on Saturday! You can vote from 8am to 6pm. The polling booth locations are: Yugumbir State School in Regents Park Regents Park State School Browns Plains State School Park Ridge State High School Logan Reserve State School Crestmead State School Marsden State High School End corruption, invest in infrastructure and upgrade our roads. Im a project manager. Ill get local projects done. Its time to change council for good. VOTE 1 HEREMAIA - Jacob
05.01.2022 MASSIVE CLOSURES The government has announced some major closures. From midday, all restaurants and cafes will only offer takeaway.... The following businesses will be closed: Pubs Clubs Cinemas Casinos Churches Gyms Indoor sporting venues The following will be left open: Schools (parents can withdraw their kids) Supermarkets Pharmacies Petrol stations Bottle shops Banks Hairdressers Food delivery The government has said that it will be at least six months before things go back to normal. We will all be affected by this. There will be cut hours, health scares and a lot of change. The government has a support package that will hopefully cushion the blow. Read the latest updates from Queensland Health here: https://www.qld.gov.au/ Its up to us to get through this together. Keep safe and keep updated. - Jacob
05.01.2022 COUNCIL CLOSURES Our council libraries will be closed from noon on Monday. Most of the council-run events have also been cancelled. ... The good news is that council has said that no jobs will be lost and library book loans will be extended until June 30. Keep safe and keep updated. Read the latest updates from Queensland Health here: https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19 - Jacob
04.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY There was a vehicle on fire last night on the side of Bayliss Rd! The fire has been put out and the vehicle should be removed. ... Locals have reported hooning on the road. Should we install a CCTV camera on Bayliss Rd? I want to hear your thoughts! - Jacob
04.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY What should council do in your neighborhood? We have funds left in the minor works budget from the previous administration. How do you think this money should be spent?... Should it help fund: a) SCHOOL SIGNS The installation of a traffic sign in a local school zone. b) ROAD MIRRORS Building a concave mirror at one of our dangerous intersections. c) LANDSCAPING Plant trees and shrubs next to our roads. Let me know any other ideas. Council already has money allocated to fixing potholes and maintenance so please let me know if you run into any! - Jacob
03.01.2022 CASH FOR CANS Great to visit Containers for Change QLD today. For every eligible can and bottle you drop off, you can receive 10 cents.... Its awesome to have facilities like this in our city. For more information and locations, click here https://www.containersforchange.com.au/qld - Jacob
03.01.2022 COUNCIL AFTER DARK My office will be open for late night shopping! Come along and let me know what council should be doing in our neighbourhood. ... TIME: 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday 9th July LOCATION: Park Ridge Town Centre Looking forward to seeing you there! - Jacob
03.01.2022 NEW COVID CASES There have been two new cases today. Anyone who has been to the following locations at these times should monitor their health and, if they develop even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms, get tested....Continue reading
03.01.2022 COMMUNITY UPDATE Heres an aerial view of the work on Logan Reserve Rd. The Stoneleigh Reserve Rd and Logan Reserve Rd intersection will be upgraded with traffic lights.... Were even getting a couple of bike lanes at the intersection as a part of the road upgrades! Ill keep you updated. - Jacob
01.01.2022 WORKING FOR LOGAN We have a council meeting this morning! There are some great topics focused on moving our city forward.... Today’s agenda is all about understanding the topics and discussing their upsides and downsides. Endorse council's Q1 Operational Plan Begin creating a Recreation Trails Strategy Start consultation on the Logan Central Community Precinct Plan Endorse the September Financial Performance Report Receive an update on the Biosolids Gasifier Project I'm so proud to represent my community and work on these exciting projects. - Jacob
