LNP Member for Mudgeeraba Ros Bates MP says the Labor government has left her community behind again – with major priorities ignored by the Palaszczuk budget.
Ms Bates said locals deserved better roads, improved school safety, more resources for local police and increased environmental protection.
“It’s clear the Palaszczuk government is ignoring our community.”
“All we got is a reannouncement of the funding for the Robina Raptor Rugby League Club Female change rooms – promised LAST budget, but still not built.
“Robina hospital got a second CT scanner. Health officials have been asking for years for the resource, to help provide health services for our growing community.
“They have re-announced a train station at Merrimac, first promised two elections ago – but there’s no timeline.
“They’ve re-announced funding to upgrade Nerang Murwillumbah Road. But there’s nothing new for the roads servicing our growing region.
“It’s good to see that Numinbah Valley State School gets an upgrade but there’s still no plan for a new state high school west of the M1. The area is booming, and residents are calling out for a new school.
“I’m thrilled that the Mudgeeraba Special School – which does such wonderful work with a very special cohort of students – will get new classrooms.
“But by and large we’ve been neglected again. And it’sjust not good enough,” said Ms Bates.
“My community wanted:
“Our community knows the impact of people power, and we will be fighting to make sure Mudgeeraba gets its fair share,” said Ms Bates.