Mt Morgan Unemployment Not Good Enough For MP

Stephen Andrew MP
Member for Mirani
The Queensland Government has carried out studies to assess whether the risks can
be engineered and managed at an acceptable level, however further research is
needed for a clear determination. While he understands the safety risks involved, Mr
Andrew calls on the Government to fast-track these feasibility reports in hopes that a
solution can be engineered sooner.
“I ask for a clear determination and official explanation of what needs to be done in
bringing these projects to fruition and what action, analytical plans and
economic/social modelling can be put in place by State and Local Governments for
the regions, by asking what is the Queensland Government’s capacity to illuminate
developments for the regions and to properly access essential growth prospects
through the implementation of long term productivity, particularly within my
electorate” Mr Andrew said.
If both projects were to come to fruition, Mount Morgan and surrounding areas
would almost certainly see a drop in unemployment rates and an increase in tourism,
which would give locals a much needed reprieve.
Mr Andrew also echoes the opinion of locals who are calling for a new railway track
to be built after the existing track that was damaged during floods in 2011. The tracks
were previously used to offer train tours of the area.
“Anything that will boost the local economy and improve the livelihood of the
residents of Mount Morgan at the same time is certainly something worth looking
into.”
Mr Andrew has also penned a letter to the relevant Ministers voicing his frustration –
please see the following page.
The Sarina Centre Phone:074806 0700
Central Street Sarina Qld 4737 Fax:074806 0709
PO Box 56 Sarina Qld 4737 Toll Free: 1800 812 340
Mirani@parliament.qld.gov.au