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arrived within the bare minimum
set time for arrival (15 minutes). In
both cases, the houses had been
almost totally destroyed.

• Our population has grown
rapidly from 9068 in 2006 to
30,105 at the 2016 Census with a
projected population of 70,000 by 2036). At our AGM, later that night, Chris Whiting advised members
that he considered that the “seed had been planted” and that he
• Along with the increasing density of houses, traffic congestion was confident that the case put forward by the association was
on our highways, the Mango Hill Progress Association considers a solid one which he would continue to push for within State
that the need for a local Fire station is now essential and should Government.
be considered for inclusion in forward planning capital works
programs for new Fire Stations. The Mango Hill Progress Association will continue to advocate
for a Fire Station in Mango Hill/North Lakes and thanks our
• The Emergency Services Department should purchase a site local State members, Chris Whiting (Bancroft) & Steven Miles
for the Station while land is available. (Murrumba) for organizing the meeting with Minister Crawford.

Tennis in Mango Hill

In the 1990s, well before North Lakes was established, the Mango Hill Progress
Association (with the support of grants from the Federal, State and Pine Rivers
Council), constructed the existing Tennis Court and Basket Ball courts which today
provides opportunities for many individual players and groups to enjoy social tennis.

To get involved in a social Tennis Group: Contact admin@mangohillprogress.org
For Tennis Court hire enquiries, contact: Lyn 3203-3121 or 0402-435 450 (A/h)
Alexis and her Group enjoy tennis on a Friday morning

Progress Association

Office Bearers for 2020

President Laurence Christie

Senior Vice President Guy Kelly

Junior Vice President Ken Hatchman
Secretary Mark Kelly

Treasurer Lyn Kubler

Committee Members Paul Buchanan

Debbie Garth

John Machin
Dave Norman

Helen Wright
New Life Member Mark Kelly below the Honour Board that now carries his name.
He is congratulated by Patron, Chris Whiting.
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