Moreton Bay Regional Council has launched the first
official Community Plan for the region.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said more than 4,500
survey responses and eight public forums had helped shape the plan.
“We’ve Got It All in the
Moreton Bay Region, and the Moreton Bay
Key outcomes from the
plan include increasing the opportunity for local residents to live and work in
the region, promoting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle while
protecting the natural beauty of our environment.
Mayor Sutherland said
the plan foreshadowed Moreton Bay Regional Council working closer with the
business community and government to create even more local job opportunities.
“Almost 60 per cent of Moreton Bay
“We want to ease the
daily grind so local residents can achieve a better work-life balance.
“Council is already
actively encouraging big business and government agencies to move their
operations to the region.
“Council wants to be at the forefront of attracting
State Government agencies to set up shop in the region.
“Our region is well serviced by train stations from
Strathpine through to Caboolture with the Moreton Bay Rail Link to come online
soon with train stations at Kallangur, Murrumba
Downs, Mango Hill, Kinsellas Road
“The Moreton Bay Region offers rail infrastructure
ideally suited to transit-oriented development and a sustainable work-life
balance.
“Moreton Bay Regional Council will continue to make
direct representations to government and business to increase local job
opportunities in a variety of different roles.”
Council has sought a meeting with
the Local Government and Planning Minister, Paul Lucas, to discuss how the
Moreton Bay Region can play a key role in the State Government’s
decentralisation strategy.
More information about the Moreton Bay Region Community Plan 2011-2021 is available on council's website: http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/communityplan
