Brisbane mayor tells Twba airport to get its own name
BRISBANE Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has voiced his opposition to a new airport near Toowoomba bearing Brisbane's name.
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BRISBANE Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has voiced his opposition to a new airport near Toowoomba bearing Brisbane's name.
However, Brisbane Times reports Cr Quirk says he is powerless to effect a name change.
Speaking to 612 ABC Brisbane breakfast host Spencer Howson on Tuesday morning, Cr Quirk said he was concerned the name of the new airport - Brisbane West - 130 kilometres west of Brisbane, would mislead visitors.
"It is what it is but I am concerned about it from a reputational point of view," he said.
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"130 kilometres away is a significant distance.
"I am worried about people getting here and being faced with that sort of drive, but I can't change it."
Originally published as Brisbane mayor tells Twba airport to get its own name
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