I know many residents will welcome the recent announcement by the Minister for Transport and Main Roads of funding to support a safety upgrade to the intersection of Beaudesert Beenleigh Rd and Mundoolun Connection Rd. The $5.6 million expenditure is for an upgrade to traffic signals, speed reduction and associated signage on intersection approaches, installation of warning signage and an upgrade to school bus connectivity to ensure improved safety at this interchange. Planning is currently underway and construction is to commence by 2024.

GET THE FACTS
This easily accessible page on the Council website - www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/get-the-facts provides residents with the real story behind issues impacting our region, for example flood restoration works progress and court judgements. It is easy to view various social media platforms, but comments do not always reflect the facts.
LET'S TALK SCENIC RIM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PORTAL
Don’t forget to register on this online community consultation portal so you are kept updated on upcoming consultation topics. The next one is the Draft Budget 2023-24, which will be made available from April 5 for viewing and comment. Let's Talk can be accessed via https://letstalk.scenicrim.qld.gov.au 
DRAFT BUDGET COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Let's Talk Scenic Rim is only one of the consultation modes available to residents and, for those who prefer, there will be three community consultation sessions. These will be at Boonah Cultural Centre on Thursday 20 April from 5.30pm to 7pm, The Centre Beaudesert on Wednesday 26 April from 5.30pm to 7pm and Tamborine Mountain State School on Thursday 27 April from 5.30pm to 7pm. Your views are important so that we can work together for a prosperous and sustainable future for the Scenic Rim.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TOMMERUP’S DAIRY FARM
Kay and Dave Tommerup recently won the Coles Australian Farmer of the Year Award for Innovation, out of 18 nominees and three finalists. This award is so well-deserved for a local farming family, and highlights the agricultural industry within the Scenic Rim.
Don’t forget the final Future Ag Queensland agricultural workshop will be hosted at Kerry Memorial Hall on Tuesday 18 April from 10am to 2pm. This covers potential new income streams for farmers and landholders, carbon potential, biodiversity and environmental credits, agritourism and the circular economy. You will need to book by phoning 5540 5111 or emailing mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
CONTACT ME
I am always available to talk with residents on ph 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052 or email virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au.
I am at the Canungra Library on the second Saturday of the month from 9am until 11am, the next date being Saturday April 8th.