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Nanango Officer-In-Charge Sgt Jason Newton gave Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington a tour of Nanango’s new police station (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 12, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, inspected the new facilities at the Nanango Police Station on Monday, and congratulated the police officers and staff who work there.<\/p>\n

Mrs Frecklington said she was extremely proud to have been able to deliver such a state-of-the art facility for the region.<\/p>\n

“Our police officers in Nanango did a remarkable job in what was a very old and run down building, so they thoroughly deserve this new station,” Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

“Achieving new policing facilities was one of my key goals for the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

“It was also a priority for our former LNP Government, who were committed to revitalising front-line services and made the funding available.<\/p>\n

“It is a fantastic outcome for our region and it makes me really proud to know that Nanango has gone from just one police car and about 6 officers to two cars and an official strength of 10 officers.” <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mrs Frecklington said the new police station brought a number of important improvements, such as a private, sound-proof interview room, improved safety for the public and staff; and a much more functional space for our police to carry out their duties.<\/p>\n

“I know this new space will make a major difference for them in their daily operations.” Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

“Results from my recent Community Survey showed that while 69 per cent of people felt safe in our community, 83 per cent felt we needed more police on the beat.<\/p>\n

“With Nanango Police Station now open and the $8.3million Kingaroy Police Station soon to be completed, I believe our region will be safer than ever.”<\/p>\n