Congratulations to Angela Owen-Taylor our newly elected councillor for Parkinson

Angela's business card attatched - see pdf below


Cr Angela Owen-Taylor Councillor for Parkinson Ward
Parkinson Ward Office
Shop 10 Central Park Medical Centre
168 Algester Road
Algester Q 4155

Phone: 07 3131 7022
Fax: 07 3131 7033

Email: parkinson.ward@ecn.net.au

Cr Angela Owen-Taylor
Councillor for Parkinson Ward Deputy Chairman Finance & Administration Committee
November 2008 – Community Update from Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor

RECENT FLOOD EVENT UPDATE
On 20th of November Paradise Road flooded and the Oxley Creek rose to levels not seen since the washing away of Brookbent Rd bridge in 1996. The floodwaters backed up and water levels in Sheepstation Gully were high. The entire Oxley Creek corridor was impacted by burgeoning waters, during the day I was at Brookbent Road and the levels were at the same height as the road base which is still evident. Despite having road closed signage erected in Paradise Road some people chose to ignore this and ventured into the flooded areas resulting in a number of vehicles being swamped and submerged. Fortunately there were no major injuries to drivers however the cars were badly water damaged. Landel St and Vied Road were flooded also and some residents experienced restricted access to their homes.

POWERLINK TRANSMISSION LINES
Powerlink has advised the FINAL Environmental Impact Study (EIS) has been released and is now available onto the Powerlink and Natural Solutions websites. The identified location of these transmission lines will be on the western side of Paradise Road. I also have a printed copy available for viewing in my ward office.

SEASONS GREETINGS I would like to extend my best wishes for the upcoming Christmas season to all Parkinson Ward residents. This is certainly a time for spending time with family and enjoying the benefits we enjoy in our local community. My office will be closed between 22 December 2008 to 2 January 2009 and any residents requiring assistance during this time can contact the Call Centre on 3403 8888.

Angela's pre-election information for Pallara residents

I currently lecture at University masters level in Business/Professional Accounting and specifically lecture in Sustainable Enterprise. Over the past 23 years I have lived locally. Three generations of my family live in the Parkinson Ward. Rapid growth in our area has led to many changes. Parkinson is the fastest growing ward in the city. Further growth in our area will need to be carefully managed.

My vision for Pallara is to see the wonderful sense of community retained in the long term, by promoting and building strong community partnership links. The recent Spotlighting event was a great demonstration of locals coming together and enjoying the special environmental attributes Pallara has to offer. As Councillor for Parkinson, I will facilitate strong partnerships within the community and strengthen our networks. I successfully lobbied Lord Mayor Campbell Newman for funding to undertake research for the Pallara History book. I look forward to being able to share the celebration of 50 years of Pallara State School, which will coincide with the book’s release.

The three priorities I will advocate for in Pallara:

• Improving service delivery and enhancing consultation between Council and the community – particularly in ensuring there is fairness and equity with the Neighbourhood Planning process
• The provision of a BBQ and picnic facilities in our local park and
• Funding to complete the furnishing of the Pallara Community Room.