Gladstone Regional Council played host to a quick but fruitful visit from Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard recently.
The Prime Minister, who was in Gladstone for the official launch of construction for Gladstone LNG's Curtis Island plant, accepted an invitation to meet with Mayor Gail Sellers, Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett and Council management staff.
Cr Sellers said talks with the Prime Minister had centred on Council's request for Federal assistance to meet with the demands of industrial growth in the region.
"Every Mayor who meets with the Prime Minister is going to push their region's needs and try to advance to the front of the queue," Cr Sellers said.
"However, Gladstone Regional Council believes it has a genuine case for special consideration for Federal Government funding and infrastructure support and the Prime Minister was very receptive and understanding of Council's views."
Cr Sellers said the critical transport infrastructure issue of the Bruce Highway in Central and Northern Queensland, including the vital upgrade proposed for the Calliope Crossroads, were prominent in the discussions with Prime Minister Gillard.
Also discussed was Council's request for special access to the Building Better Regional Cities and Regional Development Australia
Fund programs in order to meet the demands on infrastructure caused by increasing industrial activity in the Gladstone region.
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