OPPOSITION leader David Crisafulli held his first shadow cabinet meeting of the year in the Redlands on Monday, promising the district that much-needed infrastructure projects would be fast tracked.
"We visited the Redlands to see the people at the coalface, to work out the best way to advocate for the residents.
"I want people to know I'm a serious and an effective opposition," he said.
The LNP leader said his visit to the Redlands was planned long before the Alexandra Hills double road fatality and he did not come for a law and order vent.
He said his team was serious about getting ready for government, while holding the Palaszczuk Labor government to account.
"The next four years is getting us fit for government so we can be an effective government. We will listen and take action," he said.
He wants to see infrastructure projects fast tracked to help the region's economy, which was struggling well before COVID-19.
"Government needs to bring forward spending on infrastructure and get the economy back on its feet," Mr Crisafulli said.
"There were promises made at election time regarding roads and hospitals. I want to see the work being brought forward as soon as possible to stimulate jobs ... and see the government working with the private sector as well as council," he said.
He would advocate for work on Redland Hospital and Cleveland Redland Bay Road.
"I want to see projects fast tracked. The state needs jobs, and Redlands needs infrastructure." he said.
Mr Crisafulli said he had spoken with Mayor Karen Williams and Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce president Rebecca Young.
"The Redlands is a sizeable area with unique lifestyle needs. Government needs to deliver infrastructure ahead of growth," he said.
Mr Crisafulli said there was a need for better planning in the Redlands as the area had suffered because of poor infrastructure delivery.
"Residents have a real desire to live in the Redlands because of its livability. People relocate to the area to be safe and have a unique lifestyle. It puts the Redlands in box seats," he said. "We want to see people living in the Redlands and making a living in the Redlands."
People who lived locally and worked in Brisbane needed effective roads and transport and he would be looking closely at the stalled South East Busway project.
Angela Kelly
Redland City Bulletin senior journalist covering politics, community issues and human interest stories. South African living the dream in Australia.
Redland City Bulletin senior journalist covering politics, community issues and human interest stories. South African living the dream in Australia.
