Peter Wellington MP Member for Nicklin
Australia Day Festivities
It was great for Jenny and I to catch up with the locals at the Mapleton Australia Day Picnic at the Lilyponds. Congratulations to local stalwart Valerie Zwart on receiving the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award for community service. Valerie is a well know identity in the district through her commitment to a wide range of community groups.
We also enjoyed our participation in the Palmwoods Australia Day breakfast at Federation Park – which is always a big hit with the local community.
Blackall Range Iconic Queensland Panel named
During 2008 Blackall Range was declared an iconic Queensland place, and nominations were called for a development assessment panel. The local panel has been selected, and is made up of a mix of technical, professional and local representatives. The panel includes: technical/professional representatives Leo Jensen and Ian Adams (town planners); Sunshine Coast Regional Councillor Jenny McKay; local Richard McDonald was selected for his local and environmental knowledge; and architect John Dillon.
Report noisy trail bikes
During the first sittings of Parliament for 2009 (from February 10) I will again pursue the issue of noisy trail bikes – I believe a solution could be to ensure all trail bikes are fitted with additional silencers.
I continue to get complaints regarding noisy trail bikes operating off-road, and urge residents who are experiencing excessive noise from these bikes to report it to the local police.
Legislation in place enables police to confiscate trail bikes where the riders continue to operate in bushland areas and parks. Repeat offenders could lose their bikes permanently.
Nambour-Mapleton Road
When I return to Parliament I will raise with the Main Roads Minister the need to bring forward the planned upgrade of the Nambour – Mapleton Road. I have received further submissions from the Mapleton and District Community Association regarding their concerns about the road.
Traffic fines on the rise:
Motorists should be aware that road fines and penalties have been increased. With State road deaths reaching 283 last year, Parliament decided a strong message was needed to reinforce the message that dangerous driving and illegal activities (speeding, dink driving, hooning, careless driving) too often lead to tragedy.
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