Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, says the delivery of the new Kingaroy Courthouse is the result of the LNP’s commitment to improving infrastructure in regional areas.
Mrs Frecklington said unless the LNP had committed funding to upgrade the Kingaroy Courthouse in 2014, it would never have been a priority for a Labor Government.
"Our region had been overlooked for so many years for this type of infrastructure investment, and even before I was elected as the local Member in 2012, I had been fighting for years to secure upgrades for the Kingaroy Courthouse," Deb said.
"I took the project to our former LNP Government, and it was only because we understood the need to improve the frontline services in regional areas that we finally saw a commitment to the Kingaroy facility.
"So many services across country Queensland areas had been literally forgotten for so long, it was a proud moment to achieve this improved facility for Kingaroy and the South Burnett.
"We now have a professional and up-to-date Courthouse precinct, which also includes the recently completed Kingaroy Police Station - another major commitment by the former LNP Government.
"While it was a shame that the Labor Government took another two years to get the project underway, it is great to see the service now re-established in these professional new premises.
"The project was also an excellent economic boost for the region, with many local tradespeople and small businesses involved in the construction phase.
Photo: 2014 - Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, and South Burnett District Law Association representative, Mr Mark Werner, officially unveiling the sign announcing upgrades for the Nanango and Kingaroy Courthouses.
