South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFebruary 3, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\nSouth Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann expressed concern today about the future of several regional projects in the wake of Saturday’s State election.<\/p>\n
While the final outcome seems unlikely to be decided for several days, the Mayor is worried a change of government could see a number of significant local projects axed or shelved.<\/p>\n
They include the $2 million Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail and the planned $1.5 million upgrade to the Kingaroy-Barkers Creek \/ Clark and Swendson Road intersection near Swickers, both of which were going to be funded from LNP Government’s “Royalties For Regions” program.<\/p>\n
A $450,000 contribution to the Murgon Swimming Pool’s $1.1 million upgrade from the “Get Playing Plus” grants program could also be in doubt.<\/p>\n
So could planned multi-million dollar upgrades to the Kingaroy and Nanango police stations and court houses, along with a proposal to build a new Kingaroy Hospital.<\/p>\n
The Mayor said today while he was happy to work with any State Government, he was worried an incoming ALP government might cancel one or more of the projects.<\/p>\n
“The South Burnett has been on a bit of a roll in the last couple of years thanks to the State Government’s support,” he said.<\/p>\n
“The government recognised that our infrastructure was coming to the end of its working life and pitched in to help.<\/p>\n
“It would be heartbreaking to see any of these projects cancelled or deferred.”<\/p>\n
The Mayor said he was hopeful the government would continue with the projects, regardless of which party ultimately took power.<\/p>\n
They were all needed to grow the local economy and ensure South Burnett residents had access to the same level of services many other Queenslanders already enjoyed.<\/p>\n
“Council simply doesn’t have the resources to undertake them without assistance,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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