Council
14 August, 2024
Happy b’day Moreton!
City of Moreton Bay commemorated one year of officially being a City on August 7.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the City declaration was truly a coming-of-age moment.
“Not only did it signal our renewed ambition, but it also gave us a significant opportunity to be heard,” he said.
“As one of Australia’s fastest growing local government areas, we say loud and clear, City of Moreton Bay matters.
“It matters to those lucky enough to live here and for our businesses based here, so it should matter to politicians too.”
Cr Flannery said there had been too many significant moments over the last 12 months to note them all, however key to the City’s sustainable growth, some stand-out achievements include:
Waraba being announced as Queensland’s newest Priority Development Area
12 growth fronts expected to ease the South East housing crisis.
Co-funding by the State for the design phase of the Buchanan Road upgrade and all levels of Government funding construction of Youngs Crossing Bridge.
City Deal funding for several community projects, including park upgrades, more public transport systems, and new public facilities.
The new Olympic venue of Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre
Upgrade of the Woodford Waste Transfer Station and the Dakabin Waste Management Facility while announcing the collection of garden organic waste, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfill.
Supporting homelessness by waiving development fees and infrastructure charges for affordable and social housing, offering Council land under a peppercorn lease to community and homelessness service providers, and building the new Peninsula Community Support Hub.
Reorganising Council’s senior leadership structure to ensure that Council addresses, and prepares for the city’s growth.
“The City of Moreton Bay declaration recognised our important contribution to the Queensland economy and shone a spotlight on what we want to achieve, and the people we represent,” Cr Flannery said.
“As we commemorate one year as City of Moreton Bay, I am extraordinarily proud of what our Council team has achieved.
“I’d like to thank Council staff and my fellow Councillors for their commitment to our vision.”
