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Maleny Precinct on the mind of David Gibson M.P. |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Friday, 04 November 2011 |
The
Shadow Minister for Local Government and Sport, Mr. David Gibson
attended a meeting at the Maleny Bowls Club of people with interests in
the Maleny Precicnt on Thursday November 3rd.
The public meeting of about was well attended with about 70 people from many sporting and recreation groups that have the Maleny area as their base.
A number of those who attended addressed the meeting and all had the same message - there is a shortage of proper sporting facilities throughout the area.
Mr. Gibson explained that the Queensland Budget is in a poor state and there will not be a bit pot of gold. It is expected that there will be less than $80 million dollars available and whatever is available will have to shared throughout the state.
He continued that it was imperative to have a proper well researched plan with certainty of what facilities are needed with some certainty and a timeline of what facilities are needed and at what point of the project that they are expected to be provided.
He said, “As he sees it in the short to medium term there will be “winners and losers” - the biggest hurdle that will need to be overcome will be a need to ensure that there will be no infighting over whose project is to be completed early in the process.”
Ms Kerry Hindle, Head of Department for Sport at the Maleny High School gave a detailed account of the problems faced at the school ensuring that all students can avail themselves of the various sports played at the school.
She sees the Precinct Sporting facilities being heavily used by schools in the Maleny area.
Cr. Jenny McKay, Divisional Councillor for Sunshine Coast regional Council said that the council would do their duty in providing facilities at the Precinct, but the State Government must also play a part.
Mr. Gibson replied to this that he did not see the State Government as being the project banker - it is important for the community organisations to do their bit and not sit back and await for it just to happen.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 December 2011 )
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