Thirty-three new high-tech cameras have been installed across parks in Logan thanks to a $950,000 investment from the Federal Government’s Safer Communities Fund. This takes the Logan Safety Camera Network to a total of 210 monitored CCTV cameras. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen, said the new cameras will assist police in their work…
Christmas has come early for local motorists with surveying works expected to begin on the M1 interchange upgrades to exits 41 and 49 this week. These early works will include road, geotechnical, pavement and public utility surveys and are slated for completion by mid-2020. Last month, the Morrison Government brought forward $46.3 million in funding…
The Morrison Government is taking immediate action by investing $537 million in a funding package to protect senior Australians, including the 1,500 aged care residents in Forde, in response to the Aged Care Royal Commission interim report. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said the funding boost will deliver 10,000 new home care packages,…
Twelve aspiring young athletes were awarded grants under Round 2 (2019-20) of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions program to help them compete at sporting events. Each local sporting star received up to $600 in Federal funding to represent their team in state, national or international championships. The Local Sporting Champions program offers grants to…
The Morrison Government is delivering a $1.9 billion road package to fast track critical infrastructure projects in Forde. At the forefront of the infrastructure agenda is an additional $46.3 million to upgrade the M1 Pacific Motorway at Exits 41 and 49. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Government had committed $96.3 million to upgrade both…
The tennis courts at Club Beenleigh will benefit from major upgrades thanks to a $92,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Community Development Grants Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen who presented the grant cheque to General Manager Perran Sonnex and Director of Tennis Mike Newell this week, said the funding would go a…
The City of Logan’s award-winning Flooded Road Smart Warning System has been expanded ahead of the cyclone season thanks to support from the Morrison Government. The Morrison Government helped fund the installation of 21 new signs on flood-prone roads across Logan under the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program. Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban…
Over 2,100 veterans in Forde will be eligible for discounts from businesses across Australia with a Veteran Card, as part of the new Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant. The Covenant is also supported by the Veteran Lapel Pin and Oath and will help identify veterans when they’re not wearing their uniform or medals. Federal Member for…
Get the Facts! As an elected member whose constituents will be directly affected by the passing of the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) Bill 2019, it is important that residents understand the truth of what we are proposing and the mistruths perpetuated by others in my community are addressed. Our proposal trials a…
SIGN UP NOW TO RECEIVE UPDATES Forde residents are set to benefit from a major congestion-busting road upgrade between Eight Mile Plains and Daisy Hill. The $749 million project will widen an 8 kilometre section of the M1 Motorway from six to eight lanes with upgrades to public and active transport being delivered as part…