Glenn and his team have achieved so much since being elected in 2012.
Here is what Councillor Tozer is most proud of…
Delivered for Mudgeeraba…
Protected the Mudgeeraba Village heritage character in architecture and signage
Secured the purchase of the land adjacent Firth Park for future sporting needs
Upgraded Cuddihy Park stage
New tenancy agreements for sporting groups at Firth Park: Redbacks, Redsox and HDNA
Grown and supported the Mudgeeraba Parkrun
Active Travel program at Mudgeeraba State School, Mudgeeraba Creek State School and Clover Hill State School, reducing traffic congestion and improving our kids health
Delivered Summertime Sessions in the Village, Bleach in the Hinterland, d’Arcy Doyles, Mudgeeraba Street Party
Improved Elsie Laver Park’s war memorial areas
Improved pathways and crossings around our local schools, including Hardy’s Rd, Mission Drive, Tallai Rd, Robert St and Swanton Drive.
Funded new Bus Stop shelters
Delivered new signalised pedestrian crossing on Somerset Drive
New CCTV in Mudgeeraba and surrounding areas
New draft strategic Plan for the Mudgeeraba Show Society
New speed bumps on Hinterland Drive
Speed Monitoring Devices throughout Mudgeeraba lowering vehicle speeds making roads safer
New garden plantings through the Village precinct
Supported and grown the live music focus of the Wallaby Hotel, as they employ locals and contribute to our economy.
Supported and promoted to the community the Somerset Storyfest, the Somerset Gift Athletics event, and the Somerset Celebration of Entrepreneurship
Delivered a new on-demand kerbside junk collection service to Division
Supported local families…
Park benches for mums and dads at every playground
Active & Healthy program at local parks
Movies in the Park programs
Connected pathways for pram pushing parents and carers
Improved playground facilities across the division
Supported and helped grow Somerset Storyfest and its children’s literature initiatives
Worked with local primary school P&C committees who help our kids
Delivered for Gilston, Tallai & Lower Beechmont…
New Nature Play Playground in Gilston - our LARGEST ever playground project, with shade to come
Design funded for pathways along Gilston Rd
New Nature Play playground and concrete courts for Lower Beechmont, led by community
Movies under the Stars secured for Gilston and Lower Beechmont
Preliminary design work for new community building in Lower Beechmont
Supported and grown Tame the Taipan international sports event in Gilston
Delivered for Highland Park & Worongary…
$250,000 traffic calming program in Highland Park
Funded the William Duncan School Elite Music program and workshops
New shade sails for Alkira Park
Delivered Active & Healthy after-school programs at Worongary State School
Delivered support for Pacific View Estate $3.23 billion boost to local economy (Trad, GCB 20.3.15)
Repaired Armstrong Way retaining wall, improving safety
Built infrastructure…
Since 2012 Glenn has delivered:
over $20 million in road asset upgrades in Division 9
over $2 million in pathways and improved accessibility, and playgrounds and park improvements
Delivered for Bonogin, Neranwood & Austinville…
Supported community sporting groups in Bonogin
Significant road repair and reinforcement in Neranwood and Austinville
Supported the Bonogin Valley Rural Fire Brigade
Supported improvement to the Mt Nimmel Hall
Enhanced and supported rural fire brigade resources, including tanks and firebreaks
Preliminary design complete on new entry area to Austinville waterhole
Promoted and supported live music events at Mt Nimmel Hall
Grew and promoted Boomerang Gravity Park for mountain biking
Introduced speed monitoring devices to Bonogin improving traffic safety
Delivered "Green Bin" availability to all kerbside bin service areas in hinterland
Delivered for Springbrook & Numinbah…
New improvements to the Springbrook Cenotaph area
Enabled and supported the Springbrook Disaster Management Plan
Supported and funded better communications for Springbrook through Amateur Radio Society
Hosted the Gold Coast Film Festival in Springbrook
Funded Movies under the Stars and Festival of Small Halls in Springbrook
Supported and promoted the new Numinbah Valley Markets
Attended and supported hinterland pest management group
Continued to promote the Springbrook National Park as a tourism destination supporting the economy
New wildlife warning markings on local roads
Restored accessibility…
Glenn has worked hard to create transparency into local government through the development of:
Engaging social media communication
Promotion of council integrity
Consultation for every budget