1057-08 Proposed Changes to the Q150 Mount Isa Weir Project

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Mary Butler
51 Opal Street
Mount Isa Qld 4825
Total Signatures - 111
Sponsoring Member: Betty Kiernan MP
Posting Date: 06/05/2008
Closing Date: 02/06/2008
Tabled Date: 03/06/2008
Referred to: Referred Minister on 05/06/2008
Responded By: Hon Warren Pitt MP on 24/07/2008
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland Residents draws to the attention of the House: Newly elected mayor John Malony’s request to present Council with new plans for a redeveloped Leichardt riverbed between Isa and Grace Streets, without a bridge or weir.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to: encourage Mount Isa City Council to adhere to the decision made by the previous council to accept the $3 million to build the permanent feature of the foot bridge and weir in anticipation of the celebration of the last 150 years.