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State Budget a Positive for Locals Multi-Residential Living Security Alert First Smart Technology Announced for The Mill
Local State Schools will directly benefit from the Moreton District police have recently identified an Moreton Bay Regional Council has announced one
State Government Budget with increased spending increase in burglars targeting retirement villages of the first smart technologies to be deployed.
on infrastructure, health and education. and unit complexes. Council awarded a $970,000 tender at its
$9.5 million has been allocated to the initial Most of the facilities have an onsite manager or a coordination committee meeting for the rollout of
planning and site preparation of the Mango Hill High School, body corporate. It is helpful to give your after-hours key holder smart lighting and smart city network technology services at
with the total project costing around $60 million. information to police. Any information provided by key holders The Mill at Moreton Bay, Petrie.
Mango Hill State School, Griffin State School, North Lakes State remains confidential. Anchored by the new USC Moreton Bay campus, The Mill at
College and Murrumba State Secondary College will all benefit Here are some safety tips for people who are living in multi- Moreton Bay PDA will deliver a world-class innovation and
from additional funding of approximately $12 million over and residential facilities: knowledge precinct adjacent to Petrie train station, and is
above already allocated funds for new classrooms. • Know your neighbours – it helps to be aware of each other’s expected to support 6,000 jobs, 10,000 university placements Have your say on Flood Warnings and Information
Northsiders who travel through Rothwell will soon get home habits. and $950 million in economic activity by 2036. Moreton Bay Regional Council’s website provides
quicker thanks to a major intersection upgrade. • Report any suspicious behaviour, such as persons loitering Innovation Spokesperson Councillor Darren Grimwade said the residents with information about possible local
$2.4 million has been allocated to begin detailed planning and at entry/exits of the facilities. smart technology would include road, street, park, open space flood risks. Council also provides local severe
preparatory works to widen the approaches at Deception Bay • Visitor access is commonly used through an intercom system. and other public lighting solutions with the ability to deliver weather and flood warnings to registered users of
Road / Anzac Avenue Intersection. This is an invaluable tool as the occupants can control who and complement other services like wi-fi, smart parking sensors, the MoretonAlert community warning service. This includes free
“This will ease congestion in the area and open up the region enters the facility. If you do not know the person entering, CCTV and electric vehicle (EV) charging ports. text, email and voice warnings.
for further development”, Minister for Health and Ambulance refer them to the manager’s office. Cr Grimwade said , “This announcement will deliver approximately To ensure Council’s flood information and warning messages
Services and Member for Murrumba Steven Miles said. • Communal areas should always have doors closed if no one 40 street and public area lights in the first stage of The Mill continue to be current and relevant to our local community,
Member for Bancroft Chris Whiting said the upgrades were “part is in attendance. Do not prop open doors and do not lend Council is inviting you to share your feedback.
of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to building new keys to anyone. You can have your say by completing an online survey:
infrastructure for Queensland’s busiest regions”. • Elevators and access to levels should be regulated by the www.surveymonkey.com/r/moreton1
manager. Occupants should have access to their level,
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laundry, communal area, carpark and ground floor.
minimise who has a duplicate of your keys to your unit.
you N/A with any other offer • Ensure lighting is illuminating the entry, exit, fire exits,
Reveal a beautiful new your first visit • Balconies need to be locked and secure. Do not have wheelie
bins directly under your balcony for easy access.
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Be mindful of heavy vegetation, shrubs and hedges. A
maximum of 1 metre high is encouraged so it is hard for development and additional lighting as future stages progress.”
offenders to hide behind them. Maintain good vision “Smart street lighting networks are considered foundational
around the grounds. technology to supporting other smart city initiatives”.
• Garage and vehicle security is a vulnerable area. If entry is Division 7 Councillor Denise Sims said “With the ability to be
gained by an offender the whole building is at risk. Always controlled remotely, based on weather conditions, or dim and Weddings
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