Mark Boothman MP Blog

Heaps of AFL action at the Pac Powers AFL club today with Southport, Burleigh and Pac Pines going head to head. Plus for all the cricket lovers, Helensvale Pacific Pines Hawks Cricket Club has their sign on day today!

Contractors are busy clearing the path for the recently approved upgrade of Foxwell Road from the train station to the Exit 54 interchange, outside Westfield. The road will be upgraded to 3 lanes in each direction plus turning lanes. A new road (Creek Road) is being constructed to the east of the existing bridge and Railway Road will also be extended to the north plus an entrance to Westfield in between. We haven't been able to confirm the actual start date for the road

It's great to be back in the electorate after a week in Parliament. First up was reading a book to some lovely children at Cubby Care Upper Coomera, then meet a few business owners followed by hitting the pavement meeting locals. Now it's time for a Community Roadside at Upper Coomera

Today's Question On Notice is to the Minister for Education is about Helensvale State High School and funding for additional classroom facilities.

Yesterday's Vietnam Veterans Day at the Beenleigh RSL was a solemn service to remember all those who have served. Cr Darren Power received the great honour to be this year's guest speaker. Thank you RSL President David Draper for your efforts with the RSL.