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Sunday, 27 November 2011 15:03

Flinders River AG precinct - vision for the future

Flinders River AG precinct - vision for the future

"I would like to congratulate the vision and drive of those involved in the development of the Flinders River Ag Precinct Project," said Mr Pattel.

This project is supported by the Flinders, Richmond and McKinlay Shires and involves the development of mosaic irrigation along the Flinders River. It is aimed at existing and new irrigators who have access to suitable river land and water along the Flinders River.

This will fit well with the LNP Agriculture Strategy which has stated, "We will work with peak bodies, farmers and communities to implement a strategy aiming to double Queensland production by 2040", said Mr Pattel.

The LNP believes it is essential for Queensland to have a prosperous and productive agricultural sector. This project is just the sort of project that could be considered as a part of the LNP Strategy for Agriculture.

"The 4 Pillars of the LNP for getting Queensland back on track are Agriculture, Construction, Resources and Tourism. Only the LNP has such a plan to return Queensland to the prosperity that it deserves," Mr Pattel said.

Mick Pattel

Mick Pattel

Mick Pattel is your CanDo Candidate for Mount Isa.

Mick Pattel was born at Winton in 1951 and has lived in Richmond since 1959. He attended the Richmond State Primary and Secondary School, before leaving to work in the building industry for the Queensland Housing Commission in 1967.

He left the building industry to work within the wool industry with United Graziers Shearing Co-operative. In 1969 Mick joined the family business to drive road trains hauling livestock and general freight. He bought into the business two years later and has operated the family transport business profitably to the present day.

During this time he married Janet McFarlane and is very proud of his three children, Angela, Simon and Kellie, and their families.

Mick has been involved in many community organisations and has been a Member of Apex for the past 10 years serving at all levels including the positions of President, Membership Director, Debating Director and Club Editor. He served on the Zone board for three years, District Governor for one year and two years as Zone Gazette Editor.

He served on the Richmond P&C as President for two years and was a member during the education of his children. Mick also served on the Richmond Shire Council as a councillor for nine years during which time he was involved in many delegations on behalf of the Shire.

Mick is also a member of the Livestock Transport Association of Queensland (LTAQ) and served on the board for three years as the North West Queensland Delegate.

Contacts

Email pattel@lnpqld.org.au
Phone  4741 1728
Post PO Box 4, Hughenden Q 4821

 

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