Henry Pike (Bowman, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

In this place, my priority will always be to advocate for the Redlands community. In the past, my part of the world has sometimes been overlooked for government funding for important community projects, but, under the coalition government, the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program was created. It funded and supported important projects for the Redlands community. This important government investment supports essential local infrastructure projects that revitalise and enhance our communities. Under it, the Redlands has welcomed investments through CCTV for Victoria Point reserve, solar lighting for the Capalaba Regional Park, digital connectivity for the IndigiScapes Centre, new playground equipment for the Capalaba Regional Park, drainage upgrades at Birkdale and Ziegenfusz roads and pedestrian safety upgrades at the Charlie Buckler Memorial Sporting Fields. There are new clubhouses currently being built, courtesy of coalition funding. There are also stormwater litter baskets for Raby Bay, Coochiemudlo foreshore equipment upgrades and road-widening at Starkey Street in Wellington Point.

Communities across Australia have relied on funding through this program, but, sadly, this government has failed to uphold that commitment to our communities. Last year, the Redlands received $716,000 less than what the coalition delivered through this program, and now the government has cut this program completely.

The Redlands deserve better. All the communities across Australia deserve better. I call on the government to reconsider this program.

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