Disaster recovery works on Mount Sylvia Road in the Lockyer Valley are now complete, including extensive improvements to five floodways. Works to restore the road to its pre-disaster function commenced in July 2024, while detailed planning was undertaken for improved floodway designs. Mount Sylvia Road is now more resilient to
The Gatton-Helidon Road safety upgrades project has been completed ahead of schedule, delivering a safer drive for Lockyer Valley motorists. The works have improved traffic flow due to the removal of hazards in the road corridor, and upgrades at key intersections. Thank you to the community for their patience during
The Crisafulli Government opens the new Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre, which has started to receive its first prisoners. More than 800 frontline officers have been employed at the new centre. Delivers on the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restore safety, boost capacity and deliver the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre after a decade
Toowoomba, South West Queensland to benefit from the Crisafulli Government’s landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund. Residential Activation Fund to deliver $28.2 million towards four critical infrastructure projects. At least half of the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund dedicated to fast-tracking regional housing projects. Queenslanders have now seen 10 months
The Crisafulli Government delivers new high security Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre. Queensland Corrective Services officers deployed to the new 1,536 bed prison, for the first day of commissioning. Delivers on the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restore safety, boost capacity and deliver the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre after a decade of delay under
25 councils across Queensland will receive $19.1 million in funding to deliver a total of 56 projects through the 2025–26 rounds of the Walking Local Government Grants and Cycle Network Local Government Grants programs.
$1,725,000 to partner with Somerset Regional Council towards the construction of a shared path on the western side of Clive Street, Fernvale between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and Chatham Street in the Lockyer electorate.
Queensland Government delivers foundation for fresh start by backing hospital expansion, roads and schools. New Primary School for Ripley Valley and new Special Schools at Ipswich West and Springfield-Redbank. $4 million for a detailed business case for a Second River Crossing across the Bremer River in Central Ipswich. Budget funds the delivery
The Crisafulli Government has taken the first step to restoring community safety and legislating Adult Crime, Adult Time with the introduction of the landmark Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 to Parliament today. The Making Queensland Safer Laws deliver on a key commitment to Queenslanders to restore community safety and turn
Today marked the beginning of the 58th Parliament, starting with the swearing-in of Members, followed by the official opening ceremony led by the Governor of Queensland. For the Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald, it is his third time being sworn in. “I am incredibly proud to represent my community,” Mr.
An LNP Government will make a major investment to help flood proof Laidley if elected on Saturday. LNP Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said the devastation of the Australia Day floods in 2013, when floodwaters inundated the township of Laidley, would stay with him forever. He was the Senior Sergeant
