Since succeeding former Councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan in May 2023, I have been working non-stop to deliver for residents of the Gabba Ward. For years, our community has been treated with disdain by big developers whose generous donations to Labor and the LNP ensure they get all the political support they want. While developer profits continue to soar, our residents foot the bill, and our community is getting left behind.
We deserve better.
That's why my approach has been to connect deeply with the residents, neighbourhood groups, and community organisations who are the soul of the Gabba Ward, and who are being left out of the picture by Labor and the LNP when it comes to shaping our city. I am proud to serve such a caring and engaged community, and to have worked to represent and deliver for you these past 9 months:
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Housing and Development For People, Not Profit
๐ ๐ฝ Only Councillor to vote NO to developer tax breaks in October, 2023
โ ๏ธ Worked with community to force Labor State and LNP Council to back away from $2.7 billion Gabba demolition
๐๏ธ Supported community-led support network for rough sleepers, and pressured State Government into housing people through Paniyiri and the holiday season
๐ฃ Built strong community campaign to resist Labor and the LNPโs plan for 90-storey developments on the Kurilpa floodplain
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Frequent, Reliable Public Transport
๐ Obtained new Blue CityGlider bus stop at Montague Markets
๐ Earlier operating hours and extended trial for free 86 Kurilpa Loop bus route
๐ Reintroduced Victoria Street Ferry Terminal into Councilโs infrastructure delivery plan
โ Secured commitment to finish Kangaroo Point riverwalk in Councilโs infrastructure delivery plan
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Accessible, Quality Parklands
๐ฑ Three new community gardens established
๐ถ New dog off-leash area at Jolly Place Park, South Brisbane
๐ช New callisthenics gym being delivered along Riverside Drive
๐น Skate park upgrades and lighting coming to Davies Park
๐ฐ New taps and community notice boards for Raymond Park, and drinking fountains coming to Riverside Drive
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Safer Streets for Cycling and Walking
๐ณโฒ๐๐ธ Initiated a masterplan for the Montague Road corridor
๐ช๐ป Upgraded decommissioned CityCycle station on Jane St to create new public seating and greenery
๐ณ๐ดโโ๏ธ Initiated concept design for Hampstead Road greenspace and protected bike lanes
๐ฆ Design completed for pedestrian crossing on Wellington Road
๐ฒ 40 new bike parking spaces coming to Davies Park on Riverside Drive.
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Arts, Culture and Community
๐จ Three new public murals for Raymond Park, Dutton Park, and Orleigh Park, with two more on the way
๐ Extended West End Library opening hours to Monday - Saturday
๐ฝ Secured funding for restroom and community kiosk upgrades in Peopleโs Park, West End
๐ Weekly community dinners for Raymond Park, Musgrave Park, and Kurilpa Point in collaboration with Amy MacMahon MP and Max Chandler-Mather MP
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