By Emily-Rose Toohey
The last Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors meeting of 2021 was held on Sunday 24 October.
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) Mayor Vic Pennisi and the SDRC CEO Dave Burges both attended the meeting.
The meeting was acknowledged and discussed at the SDRC ordinary council meeting on 27 January.
Cr Cynthia McDonald said in the meeting that the group was developing some excellent initiatives.
“It’s really starting to address the key concerns within our communities,” Cr McDonald said.
“In particular, there are some that I think pertain to our region.
“On-farm quarantine for seasonal workers, regional health service expansions, state reimbursements of the border councils over Covid-19 (the mayors are lobbying very heavily).
“Regional waste management plan, State Government addressing areas such as the housing crisis – social houses – University of Southern University looking at eight different drought hubs across Australia.
“Transport infrastructure, water futures (ensuring water security), and food and fibre leadership.”
Cr McDonald said she is pleased at the positive outcome for the community.
Cr Stephen Tancred said he agrees with Cr McDonald’s statements.
The next meeting Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors meeting is scheduled for 25 March in Cunnamulla.
