Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

As a very challenging year draws to a close, I would like to acknowledge the work of our essential frontline workers, emergency services personnel and community volunteers who make our community a safer place in which to live. The global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, caused losses and delayed many of our planned local projects. However, we are resilient and ready to play our part in Australia's economic recovery.

Despite the turmoil this year, we saw the completion of major federally funded infrastructure for the Moore electorate in the form of traffic bridges, unlocking the intersections of Joondalup Drive and Ocean Reef Road with Wanneroo Road. Looking forward to 2021, our community can expect construction to commence on long-awaited projects including Joondalup Health Campus, Ocean Reef Marina and the widening of the Mitchell Freeway from Hepburn Avenue to Hodges Drive. The Joondalup city centre is set to be transformed with a series of multistorey residential and office buildings built by the private sector—bringing more jobs and vibrancy to our region.

May I take this opportunity to wish all my constituents and their families, members, senators and parliamentary staff all the best for Christmas. I look forward to seeing you in the new year.