{"id":184922,"date":"2017-07-24T19:57:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T09:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=184922"},"modified":"2020-09-08T12:35:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T02:35:55","slug":"proud-to-deliver-a-new-police-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2017\/07\/24\/proud-to-deliver-a-new-police-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Proud To Deliver A New Police Station"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the new Kingaroy Police Station’s official opening with Officer in Charge, Scott Prendergast, Commissioner Ian Stewart and Assistant Commissioner Tony Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"\"<\/a>July 24, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The official opening of the $8.3 million Kingaroy Police Station was a proud moment for the South Burnett, and a significant boost for our region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just like the Kingaroy Hospital, one of my key priorities was to secure funding for a new police station in Kingaroy. And it was fantastic to see this come to fruition.<\/p>\n

The old police station was built in the 1960\u2019s and was no longer functional, appropriate or safe.<\/p>\n

When I was working as a solicitor, I had first-hand experience of the problems faced on a daily basis by our local police officers.<\/p>\n

Local solicitors had to interview clients in the breezeway between the police station and the cells, and the sub-standard facilities also included non-flushing toilets for male police officers.<\/p>\n

For years our region was overlooked, but in 2014 the LNP government announced funding to redevelop the Kingaroy police station and watch house.<\/p>\n

The funding showed our commitment to our hard-working South Burnett police officers who have been doing their best for so many years in very cramped conditions.<\/p>\n

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I caught up with local school captains Connor Hyde (Year 9 at St John’s), St Mary’s school captain Sajeewa Ranasinghe, and Kingaroy State High School school captain Jenna Christensen\u00a0at the Freedom Of Entry ceremony in Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Freedom Of Entry A Great Tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It was a wonderful day for Kingaroy when Freedom Of Entry was granted to the Defence Force School Of Signals Electronic Warfare Wing from the Borneo Barracks at Cabarlah.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nanango Shire Council had a similar arrangement with the Defence Force School Of Signals prior to the 2008 Council amalgamations, and it is great to see this tradition restored.<\/p>\n

I would like to thank the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL – in particular, Mr Barry Krosch – for organising the event.<\/p>\n

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Having a coffee at the new Endeavour Cafe in Kingaroy with Barista Beth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New Endeavour Caf\u00e9 In Kingaroy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Congratulations to Endeavour Kingaroy Kitchen on the official opening of their wonderful new cafe. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I dropped in recently to grab a coffee, made by Barista extraordinaire Beth.<\/p>\n

I also got the chance to help the team while they were making a few choc chip biscuits.<\/p>\n

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Checking out some of the work done by the Nanango Men\u2019s Shed members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I Visit The Nanango Men’s Shed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We have many great Men’s Shed groups around the electorate, so I was delighted to be invited to visit the Nanango Men’s Shed recently.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Shed’s members gave me a tour of their facilities and told me about the many different projects the Men’s Shed has been involved with.<\/p>\n

They’re a great bunch of guys who do so much for our community.<\/p>\n

Keep up the good work!<\/p>\n

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Wondai Electrician David Brocklesby and Master Electricians Australia representative Andrew Bailey at the Wiring Rules Roadshow workshop in Kingaroy; more than 50 local electricians attended the workshop at the RSL on Thursday, June 28<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Electricians Score Win For South Burnett<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I was pleased to help local South Burnett electricians score a common sense win recently by securing a Wiring Rules Roadshow Workshop for Kingaroy. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Up until now, the workshop had not visited the region, meaning local electricians had to travel to the coast, Toowoomba or Brisbane.<\/p>\n

I’d like to thank Wondai electrician, Mr David Brocklesby, who brought this to my attention. He felt it was unacceptable that the South Burnett kept getting overlooked.<\/p>\n

The Wiring Rules Roadshow is necessary for electricians to attend to ensure they are fully up to date with wiring regulations and procedures.<\/p>\n

We were able to achieve a workshop to be held in Kingaroy and while this may seem like a small win, this meant less travel, less time wastage and less hours away from business and family to attend these workshops.<\/p>\n

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I chatted with Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and Blackbutt postmaster Emeric Charles after a meeting with Australia Post officials to get Blackbutt a South Burnett postcode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let’s Change Blackbutt’s Postcode<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I was pleased to support the Blackbutt community at the recent meeting with Australia Post. <\/strong><\/p>\n

More than 50 people highlighted with Australia Post representatives that Blackbutt needs its own postcode.<\/p>\n

Currently, Blackbutt\u2019s postcode is 4306, the same as Ipswich.<\/p>\n

This causes many problems, including increased insurance costs and difficulties for small business.<\/p>\n

The message was heard loud and clear – Blackbutt is in the South Burnett, not Ipswich, so it needs its own postcode!<\/p>\n

I\u2019d also like to thank our Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud, who is working hard to resolve this issue at the Federal level.<\/p>\n

[Photos: Nanango Electorate Office and southburnett.com.au]<\/strong><\/p>\n