Council of Mayors (SEQ) Treasurer Lockyer Valley Mayor Tanya Milligan said two days of meetings had delivered a boost in funding and secured commitments to greater collaboration across the Parliamentary aisle.
“It was great to see Premier Miles and Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon announce $100m to support SEQ councils through the next phase of the SEQ Community Stimulus Program,” Mayor Milligan said.
“It’s a welcome addition, but with another 2.2 million people and 900,000 new homes needed by 2046, more work is needed to support the long-term infrastructure needs of the booming South East corner.
“I’d also thank Opposition Leader David Crisafulli for making time alongside the Shadow Ministry to understand the growth challenges councils and our communities are facing.
“Issues like how we protect the region’s water security, boost funding for important infrastructure, support the state in delivering housing and respond to the growing impact of fire ants.”
“We’ve held positive discussions with both sides of the aisle about opportunities to empower, enable, and back councils grappling with record growth. How we can work together to deliver positive outcomes for our communities into the future.”
