HOWARTH URGES LABOR TO PUT COMMUNITY INTERESTS AHEAD OF POLITICAL INTERESTS

HOWARTH URGES LABOR TO PUT COMMUNITY INTERESTS AHEAD OF POLITICAL INTERESTS

 Local MP Luke Howarth is calling on the State Labor Government to progress plans for a car park at the Mango Hill Train Station, with the project gaining funding certainty from both sides of politics.

Mr Howarth said, State Member Steven Miles had shelved plans for the car park pending the outcome of the Federal Election, before the funding was committed by the Liberal National Government in January.

“The Prime Minister and I announced months ago that the Government would deliver the funds needed to build the car park, yet we are still waiting for Mr Miles to press the start button.”

“While locals drive around each morning in frustration looking for a park or trenching through mud, the State Labor Government is holding up the solution for their own political gain.”

Mr Miles had previously directed the Department of Transport and Main Roads to stop the Expressions of Interest process for the development of the land, citing Labor’s election commitment as the reason for the delay.

With the funds now readily available, Mr Howarth said Mr Miles and Labor had run out of excuses.

“Holding up this car park in the hope of scoring a cheap political win is a shameful way to treat the community he represents.”

“The money is there – let’s get on with it!” Mr Howarth said.

Mr Howarth said he had written to Mr Miles and asked for an update on plans to build the car park.