PREMIER CRISAFULLI ARRIVED IN REGION

Premier David Crisafulli MP was quick to respond to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, quickly visiting regions that faced the brunt of the system that hit the morning of Sunday, the 11th of January.

On Monday, the 12th of January, Premier Crisafulli MP touched down in Bowen to inspect work on the ground, check on emergency services and announce his commitment on following recovery work through to the end.

Premier Crisafulli MP also stopped in Proserpine to assess the Whitsunday Local Disaster Coordination Centre. He looked at impacts on the ground that included minor infrastructure damage, and he announced the things were run well.

“I think it was a great opportunity for Proserpine today to be at the Whitsunday Centre of Disaster Recovery, with the state meeting chaired from there. Honestly, more of that is needed," he said.

“We’re the most decentralised state in the country, and some people see that as a challenge, but I see it as an opportunity.

“I want to make sure that wherever possible we get on the ground. I’ve had ministers out in Western Queensland and we’ll continue to do that.

“It’s great to be on the ground this morning, meeting with the Mayor Ry Collins and going out to thank the local people and the local disaster management group…that’s really important.

“It’s important for people to know that they matter.”

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said it Premier Crisafulli MP and himself discussed local impacts, recovery priorities and the support our communities may need moving forward.

"Importantly, the Premier took the time to personally thank our responders, disaster management teams and crews for their hard work before, during and after TC Koji, and to see how the Whitsundays prepares for, responds to and recovers from severe weather events," said Mayor Collins.

"I want to echo that thanks. A huge acknowledgement to our frontline crews, Whitsunday Regional Council staff, emergency responders, SES, Ergon Energy and all partner agencies, as well as the teams working behind the scenes.

"Your long hours, professionalism and community-first approach in tough and unpredictable conditions are something the entire Whitsundays can be incredibly proud of.

"Support by our leaders for our region is always welcome, and it was appreciated to have the Premier on the ground with us during recovery."

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli MP visited the Whitsunday Local Disaster Coordination Centre on Monday.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins and Queensland Premier David Crisafulli MP on the ground after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji

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