Old Atherton Primary School

Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
Janet Burton
48 Carrington Falls Road
Atherton Qld 4883
Total Signatures - 90
Sponsoring Member: Rosa Lee Long MP
Posting Date: 8/8/2007
Tabled Date: 8/8/2007
Responded By: Hon Craig Wallace MP on 12/9/2007
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
The Petition of residents of the Tablelands electorate draws to the attention of the House the future of the old Atherton Primary School. This facility is heavily used as a venue for a wide variety of community activities meeting needs across all age groups and for a great diversity of interests. If this facility is handed over to Atherton Shire Council it is likely it will be utilised for commercial development, severely impacting on social, cultural, educational and recreation opportunities in the district. Your Petitioners therefore request the House to direct the old Atherton Primary School remain in the hands of the State Government and be fully maintained so it can continue to serve this very valuable community role.