Labor slows NBN rollout in Forde

Labor’s NBN policy will leave residents in Forde waiting longer and paying more for broadband.   “Under Labor’s NBN you’ll wait longer and pay more,” Bert van Manen said.   ‘Labor’s NBN policy is to slow down to rollout in the majority of my electorate, including Chambers Flat, North Maclean, Park Ridge South, Park Ridge, Carbrook,…

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New mobile base stations to fix local black spots in Forde

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP was today joined by the Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will deliver improved mobile phone coverage to Cedar Creek, North Maclean and Wongawallan as part of an additional $60 million commitment to extend the successful Mobile Black Spot Program.   Mr…

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Coalition supports Logan Lightning FC with new clubhouse

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP has announced a re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $350,000 funding for a new clubhouse for Logan Lightning FC.   Mr van Manen said he was excited to announce this funding commitment to upgrade the clubhouse at Shailer Park, which the not-for-profit organisation had outgrown for some time…

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New deck for Brigalow Country Community Club

Brigalow Country Community Club at Eagleby will be extending their outdoor area thanks to a Turnbull Government Stronger Communities grant.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the $13,935 grant would be used to for their patio extension and garden project.   “Brigalow Country Community Club is a fantastic not-for-profit organisation that…

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Coalition to provide $6.4 million for ice rehab services

A $6.4 million investment in local drug and alcohol rehabilitation services will help combat the scourge of ice in the Forde community and surrounding region. The funding has been allocated to the Brisbane South Primary Health Network (PHN), to support local rehabilitation services that help get addicts off ice and out of the drug market.…

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Coalition provides solar boost for community groups in Forde

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP was joined by Minister for the Environment the Hon Greg Hunt MP, to announce six community organisations in Forde will share in $100,000 towards installing solar.   Mr van Manen said the solar grants would help the local community play its part in reducing Australia’s emissions while…

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Major funding boost for Beenleigh Senior Citizens Centre

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP was joined by Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will deliver a major funding boost for the Beenleigh and District Senior Citizens Centre.   Mr van Manen said the Beenleigh and District Senior Citizens Centre took pride in…

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New lighting for Logan Village Scouts

Logan Village Scout group will be upgrading their lighting and improving safety around their equipment shed thanks to a $1000 donation from Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP.   Mr van Manen visited the scouts on Thursday night (May 26) to present the cheque for $1000.   “Every year I host a Seniors…

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