Peter Lindsay (Herbert, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It was. It is good to see an appreciation of the history. I have succeeded so far in having Defence recommend that more than 80 per cent of the land be given over to the community. That is a great outcome. No land will be sold to commercial developers. There will be no high-rises on the site. Some land will be retained for defence purposes, but there is now a magnificent opportunity to get a great outcome for our community. I intend to make sure that the Townsville City Council puts politics aside, works with me and works with the government in the best interests of our community.

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