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Acheivements on Nth Stradbroke Island 

I am particularly proud of these Council achievements on the Island:

• Introduced modified rating system that reined in the runaway growth in rates charges on NSI
• Worked with all stakeholders to prevent the State Govt extracting additional water from the Island
• Upgraded the One Mile Jetty carpark
• Upgraded lighting and surfaces for sporting grounds in Dunwich
• The lighting of the big Moreton Bay Figtree in Dunwich
• Replaced pylons and net at Amity swimming enclosure
• Created the Terra Bulla Leumeah reserve at Myora
• Extended and upgraded facilities at the NSI Museum in Dunwich
• Upgraded the caravan parks and campgrounds
• Worked with stakeholders to create the Dunwich streetscape plan
• Mapped Point Lookout walking trails and provided signs along the trails
• Developed NSI Fire Management Plan
• Lobbied and worked with the State Government to get plans going for the Amity boat ramp
• Worked with police and State Govt agencies towards minimising the impact of Schoolies and Sept School Holidays
• Allocated funds for street trees
• Sponsored the Straddie Assault
• Implemented the Flinders Beach Management Plan
• Upgraded the One Mile Jetty carpark
• Negotiated between community groups and the Stradbroke Hotel during its redevelopment
• Worked on creative plans for the Point Lookout Hall extension
• Opened the Amity Point library
• Worked on Cylinder Beach Master Plan
• Created a Masterplan for the Amity Point Sport and Recreation Reserve
• Supported the free Courtesy Bus at Point Lookout at peak holiday times
• Reduced the speed along East Coast Road through Pt Lookout village
• Supported the Salt Water Murris in creating a beautiful mural in Dunwich
• Built footpaths in Rainbow Crescent and near Yulu-burri-bah in Dunwich
• Replaced bbqs and park benches