School funding boost

Leanne Linard MP

Serving our Community

State Member for Nudgee

24 hour ambulance station

Geebung will soon be home to a new 24 hour ambulance station and a new Emergency and Fleet Management Precinct for the Queensland Ambulance Service.

Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick and I recently toured the under-construction precinct in Bilsen Rd, which was made possible by $13 million of State Government funding.

Disaster management

This new facility will house five new ambulances and 17 paramedics.

The QAS Emergency Management Unit will be co-located on site and will manage the QAS response to disasters and major incidents.

The precinct is ideally located for ambulance access to surrounding major arterial roads, including Sandgate and Gympie Roads, and the Gateway Motorway.

This is a great win for the local community who will benefit from faster emergency response times in times of need.

New Geebung Emergency Service

Precinct

Cross River Rail A highlight in the recent State Budget was the Palaszczuk State Government’s committment to fund the $5.4B Cross River Rail Project.

This city-building public transport project will save commuters across the Nudgee electorate up to 8 minutes when travelling to the City on the Caboolture Line and result in a train on average every 6 minutes during peak periods on the Shorncliffe Line.

The current project design features a 10.2km link from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, with 5.9km of tunnel under the Brisbane CBD. Five new stations and the second rail river crossing will ease congestion in the network.

It is wonderful to see Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk getting on with the job of investing in the long-term future infrastructure we need for our growing city.

July 2017

New Performing Arts Centre

Schools in the Nudgee Electorate have received much needed funding for new and upgraded facilities in the recently released 2017-18 State Budget.

Wavell State High School is receiving a new $6 million performing arts hall to support their wonderful music and performing arts program.

The funding is the result of a sustained effort by Principal Jeff Major, the school’s P&C, staff and students for a ‘fit-for-purpose’ performing arts facility.

I have been strongly advocating for this project since being elected and was thrilled to be a part of making this vision a reality.

The whole school community is looking forward to wonderful performances in the years to come.

Strong advocacy from Earnshaw

Thanks to strong advocacy from the Student Council, Earnshaw State College will receive $250,000 to refurbish C Block, including the senior bathroom facilities.

I had earlier met with the Student Council when they raised concerns with the condition of C Block.

I was very impressed by their determination to deliver better quality facilities for the rest of the student body, and I was pleased to secure funding for this much-needed upgrade.

Outdoor learning for Zillmere

The State Budget includes $100,000 for Zillmere State School to upgrade their Outdoor Learning Area.

Geebung Special School will also receive $100,000 to refurbish their C Block. This is in addition to a $50,000 middle-years playground which was completed recently.

I am proud to be a part of a State Government that is committed to improving school facilities for our students and teachers.

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Recent State investments across the Nudgee Electorate

Leanne Linard and the Palaszczuk State Government continues to deliver significant benefits and investment in our local area.

$230 million to continue to widen the Gateway Motorway Upgrade, between Nudgee and Bracken Ridge, from 4 to 6 lanes including an upgraded Nudgee interchange to address peak congestion.

Flashing school zone lights for St Pius’ Primary School as well as construction of a new administration building, IT support area, shade sail and metal seats.

10 additional commuter carparks at Banyo Railway Station – a 40% increase.

$1.4 million for a pedestrian footbridge at Banyo Railway Station, as well as new signage, lighting and CCTV.

$60,000 for the installation of ceiling fans in Earnshaw State College Hall, $250,000 for new senior school bathroom facilities, full-time guidance officer, and $5,000 grant for engineering, robotics and programing.

$56,700 to Northside Skills Training Project Inc to conduct work skills training for job seekers.

$350,000 for Geebung State School to refurbish C Block and $31,909 grant to the Geebung State School P&C to purchase musical instruments for students.

$100,000 for refurbishment of B Block, and $50,580 for new middle years playground at Geebung Special School

$5,000 for security intercom, shade sail and new trees to enhance privacy at Banyo C&K Kindergarten.

$7,500 grant to purchase an equipment trailer for Hendra Pony Club.

20 additional car parks at Nundah Railway Station, increasing capacity to 243.

$90,000 to repurpose the outdoor learning area at Northgate State School.

$6,153 grant to the Endeavour Foundation to upgrade their facility.

$3.3 million to establish a Step Up, Step Down mental health facility at Nundah.

$5,750 grant to Northern Suburbs Junior Rugby League Football Club (Norths) to purchase medical equipment.

$7,500 grant to purchase equipment to support women’s cricket at Toombul District Cricket Club.

$160,000 for a new playground, and to upgrade the Outdoor Learning Area at Zillmere State School.

$6 million new Performing Arts Centre at Wavell State High School, as well as $580,000 to refurbish C Block and resurface the school’s tennis court.

$600,000 for 3 new classrooms at St Flannan’s School, Zillmere

Flashing school zone lights for Geebung State School and St Kevin’s Primary School.

$13 million for a new 24 hour Ambulance Station and QAS Emergency and Fleet Management Precinct in Bilsen Road, Geebung.

$2.2 million refurbishment of Ashworth House Nursing Home.

$47,656 grant to resurface the high jump and javelin area at Aspley Little Athletics Centre, Geebung.

$20,958 grant to the Boondall Kindergarten to upgrade facilities

$42,000 grant to Blades Short Track Speed Skating Club to purchase sporting equipment and to conduct a youth participation program and $7,400 for training courses at Boondall Ice World

$212 million upgrade of Boondall Railway Station to improve station facilities and accessibility.

$491,200 to Kurbingui Youth Services to conduct work skills training for job seekers.

$328.00 annual saving for Wavell Heights to City commuters under the new Fairer Fares package.

$328.00 annual saving for Nudgee to City commuters under the new Fairer Fares package.

$578.00 annual saving for Nudgee Beach to City commuters under the new Fairer Fares package.

$328.00 annual saving for Virginia to City commuters under the new Fairer Fares package.

$328.00 annual saving for Boondall to City commuters under the new Fairer Fares package.

Business Spotlight The Nudgee electorate has over 4,200 small to medium size enterprises. Given our proximity to major arterial roads, the city and the airport, it’s not surprising we have such a busy economic precinct.

I try to take every opportunity to support and showcase local businesses. Recently I had the opportunity to introduce local business owners Ben Tibben of Mozmo Creative, Steve of Street Science, Stacey of She Wear Australia, Graeme of The Driven Business Edge and Walter of Kuhn Corp Press to meet Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister for Small Business Leeanne Enoch at a small business reception at Parliament House.

I have invited State Treasurer Curtis Pitt to the electorate in July for a Budget Business Breakfast and Minister Leanne Enoch for a Small Business coaching event in August.

Please contact my office if you are interested in being invited to these events in the future or if you would like to have a chat about how I might best support you.

Geebung, Chermside, Kedron, Wavell Heights and NundahResidents in these suburbs may have noticed the Nudgee Electoral map boundaries on this page have slightly changed.

The State Electoral Commission recently determined new boundaries for the Nudgee Electorate. This has resulted in some of Geebung moving to the Aspley Electorate and some of Kedron and Chermside moving to the Stafford Electorate.

Larger parts of Wavell Heights and Nundah have moved from the Clayfield Electorate into Nudgee.

It’s sad for me to be losing those residents who are moving to other electorates. I will miss you and wish you all the best with your new State Members.

While I have already been representing parts of Nundah and Wavell Heights, I’m looking forward to meeting and listening to my new constituents.

Please be assured I’ll be holding information stalls and attending community events in your area as often as possible. Please say hello if you see me at one of my information stalls at the Nundah Markets on a Sunday morning.* Map of new Nudgee Electorate boundaries as

determined by the State Electoral Commission in 2017.

$315.00 annual saving for Nundah to City commuters under the new Fairer Fares package.

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Leanne Linard MPState Member for Nudgee

How can my office help?

P.O Box 379 Northgate QLD 4013P - 07 3638 7100 E - nudgee@parliament.qld.gov.auwww.leannelinard.com.au - /leannelinardnudgee - /leannelinard

• Provide information on community and sporting grants.

• Electorate office - corner of Toombul and Melton Roads, Northgate.

• Make representations on your behalf directly to Ministers or Departments.

• Put you in touch with a service that can help you.

Serving our Community

Out and about in the Nudgee Electorate

Deputy Premier visits Nundah

StationDeputy Premier and Minister for Transport, Jackie Trad, recently joined me at Nundah Railway Station to talk with local commuters.

We discussed the State Government’s fairer fares package which has saved commuters across the Nudgee Electorate over $640,000 over the past 4 months.

The Deputy Premier’s visit also provided the opportunity to hear firsthand from local commuters about the effect of recent timetable changes.

I will always advocate strongly on behalf of our local community and visits like this are a way of making sure our voices are heard.

My next Community Mobile Offices -

Saturday 26th August

• 8-9am - Pam’s Cafe, Nudgee Beach• 9.15-10.15am - beside Banyo Kindy• 10.30-11.30am - Sue’s Corner,

Boondall• 11.45-12.45am - Zillmere shops• 1.30-2.30pm - Wavell Heights,

Hamilton Road shops• 2.45-3.45pm - Northgate News,

Northgate Rd• 4-5pm - ARC Hill Park, Virginia

Sunday 27th August

• Nundah Markets - 8am-11am

1. Zillmere Kurbingui Skilling Queenslanders for Work graduation celebration.2. Geebung Special School Gotcha Day celebration.3. Education Minister Kate Jones visits Earnshaw State College to announce new funding to upgrade C Block facilities.

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4. 2017 Queensland Day Citizenship Ceremony and celebration at the Banyo Memorial Park.5. Expert panelists at my first Cyber Safety Forum held at the Virginia State School.6. St Pius Primary School grade six students recently visited Parliament House.