Local Budget Update for Macalister

Courthouse Infrastructure

$10

million was allocated in this year's budget for strategic land acquisition so the Beenleigh courthouse can be replaced in the future. I am seeking an update on where the new government intends to move the courthouse to, & what they plan to do with the current site. This project will have real impacts for the future of Beenleigh, so I will fight to make sure there is appropriate community consultation.

Holmview State School

The new state primary school for Holmview has finally received the necessary ministerial approvals. Although tenders for construction are still not finalised the Minister assures me that the school will be ready for opening in Term 1 2027.
Since the site for the school was selected, I have been working with Logan City Council & the Education Department to ensure that the Wuraga Rd/Teys Rd/Prangley Rd intersection is upgraded & delivered along with the school. These road upgrades have been made a requirement of development approval.
Thank you to all our local residents who supported this important intersection upgrade. Sign up to project updates here: Holmview State School - Updates

Beenleigh Emergency Services Hub

Funding to deliver the new Ambulance Station in York Street survived LNP budget cuts, but we are waiting to see the project timeline for delivery. Unfortunately, our hardworking police have not been so lucky. Despite the QPS purchasing the York Street property last year, there are no funds allocated in this year’s budget to relocate & upgrade the facility.

Beaudesert - Beenleigh Road

Thankfully, important projects funded by the previous government continue to be delivered. Included in these are road upgrades along Beaudesert - Beenleigh Road. Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road, Milne Street to Tallagandra Road, duplicated to four lanes
Works are continuing on Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road from Milne Street to Tallagandra Road. This project will duplicate the road from 2 to 4 lanes plus upgrade the existing footpaths to shared user paths.

Bannockburn Road Intersection

The Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) have completed pedestrian safety improvements at the Bannockburn Road intersection. An options study was funded & completed last year to look at intersection upgrades. The current government has not released the result of the study. I will continue to push for the full upgrade of the intersection.

Beenleigh - Redland Bay Road

Construction has almost finished on the new active transport path along Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road. Stage 1: Included the installation of an active transport path from Carbrook State School to the Mount Cotton Road intersection. Locals will notice that the path is still not connected to Mount Cotton Road intersection. The current government has provided no timeline to finish this connection.

More Homes for Beenleigh

Starting last year & continuing the $46.7m investment into Logan housing over the past 7 years, this project will deliver 18 more homes (12 one-bedroom & 6 two-bedroom accessible homes) for locals.

Beenleigh Special School

In budget week the government announced a new Beenleigh Special School. Our local Special School is one of the fastest growing in the state, which is why I have previously delivered $18.8m for infrastructure upgrades. So far, the new government has been silent on where in Beenleigh this school will be built or what the impact will be on the current school. It has been scheduled for a 2028 opening date. I will be working hard with locals & impacted families to ensure this project is properly planned & that they are properly consulted.

Beenleigh Aquatic Centre Upgrade

The new outdoor pool is under construction; it was funded by the previous government & current Federal government under the SEQ City Deal. Based on community feedback from close to 400 respondents, the upgrades will include: construction of a new outdoor 50 metre heated pool, expanded children’s play area, shaded seating areas, multi-purpose rooms, modern changeroom facilities, kiosk, accessible features including ramps & hoists, & a new carpark. The new outdoor pool is expected to be opened late 2025.

Macalister Sporting Club Upgrades

Funded in last year's budget, these upgrades are underway:
• Beenleigh Junior Rugby League Club - Lighting upgrade at Hammel Park• Beenleigh Netball Association - Lighting upgrade at Hammel Park• Beenleigh Sports & Community Club - Lighting upgrade at Dauth Park
• Logan City Hawks Rugby League Club - Lighting upgrade at Leighton Fields

School Facility Upgrades
Funded in previous budgets, work has been completed or is underway on several school facility upgrades including:
• Eagleby State School - Tuckshop refurbishment, included new cabinets & flooring• Windaroo State School - Refurbished the tuckshop, included flooring, painting & stainless-steel benches• Windaroo Valley State High School - Upgraded the athletics area, included installing throwing cages Phoenix Ensemble Inc.
The LNP’s one commitment to Macalister is funded in this year’s budget. This ensemble will receive a $90,000 upgrade of structural floor improvements, brand new seating & fresh carpeting.

A message from Melissa

This year Macalister family budgets are going to be a little bit tougher under the new State Government. There are no energy bill rebates this year & on top of that car rego is rising. Disappointingly, the new government did not commit to improved health services locally & the Beenleigh satellite hospital will not happen. I will keep fighting to ensure there are no cuts to the Logan Hospital expansion project & that the Coomera Hosptial is delivered.

On a personal note, I would like to thank the Macalister community for your overwhelming support while I received treatment for my recent brain tumour diagnosis. My recovery is going well, & I am in the process of a staged return to work. During this time, I have kept up to date with what is happening in Macalister, & I will always fight for our community.