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New fire station for Yarrabilba
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services The Honourable Mark Ryan
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Ryan MP, and Member for Logan, Linus Power, joined Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche to officially open a new $4.75 million Fire and Rescue Station in Yarrabilba today.
Mr Ryan said it was an important addition to an area that had seen considerable growth in recent years.
“Yarrabilba is part of a booming residential growth corridor between Brisbane and the Gold Coast,” he said.
“It’s important we recognise the implications of current and future population growth in areas like Yarrabilba and plan for infrastructure that will grow with the community.
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