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South Burnett Regional Council CEO Gary Wall with Nanango resident Barry Page (Photo: S-BRAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 20, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

A petition calling for an immediate halt to streetscape work in Nanango was presented to South Burnett Regional Council CEO Gary Wall at the end of this morning’s Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The petition, bearing more than 400 signatures, was handed over to Mr Wall by Nanango resident Barry Page who is a member of the Nanango branch of the South Burnett Residents Action Group (S-BRAG).<\/p>\n

Mr Wall told southburnett.com.au<\/strong> the petition would be tabled at the next Council meeting on May 13.<\/p>\n

Mr Page said the petition called for a halt of the Nanango Streetscape project until ratepayers have had a “full opportunity to express their opinions” on the project.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis ongoing waste of ratepayers’ money must stop until proper consultation has been done,\u201d Mr Page said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mayor has had a chat with selected businesses in Nanango but what about the rest of the shop owners and importantly the people who live in town?<\/p>\n

\u201cThe branch had its monthly meeting at the Darts Club and the streetscape issue was passionately discussed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was mention of branch actions being carried out to highlight the Council’s inept handling of this issue, so I took it upon myself to get out there and actually ask the people, and shop owners, what they really thought.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile I was out, I asked if they would like to sign my petition, and almost 100 per cent did.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe response was amazing and, in such a short amount of time, to gather so many signatures it was reassuring that I was far from alone with such disgust at Council’s handling of this project.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all know Nanango could do with a facelift, but losing its proud heritage of being the 4th oldest town in Queensland should not be the aim.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t need 16 flag poles or massive concrete areas, we just need parking spaces in the main street and affordable rates to encourage more shops to open in town.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany of our residents are seniors and just cannot carry their shopping to a car park located away from the CBD.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mayor just doesn’t seem to care or even want to listen to people’s concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Petition:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To the Mayor and CEO of the South Burnett Regional Council:<\/em><\/p>\n

The plans for the Nanango Streetscape have changed significantly from when it was first discussed and commented on by local businesses and residents. This new plan is causing a significant impact on local businesses and their patrons through:<\/em><\/p>\n