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THE Australian Government is investing $4.8 million through the $3 billion Road Safety Program to make a section of Kin Kin Road safer. The section between Williams Road and Turnbull Road will be widened. Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton updated Kin Kin Roundtable members last week of the funding for the identified priority section of Kin Kin Road as part of creating greater safety. “In May we conducted a survey as to whether works identified as the ‘bookends’ of the range, totalling 3km were supported by those impacted daily by the deteriorating conditions. Over 83 per cent were in support with the balance rejecting as understandably concerned that any works may increase the size and volume of these trucks. “I have been assured this is not the case as the Quarry Management
Plan determines volume, and the road classification determines the size. These works do not change the current road classification neither does it change the commitment from Council and me to do all possible to lessen the impacts to these communities through a reduction of heavy haulage numbers.” Ms Bolton thanked Minister Bailey and the Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) for prioritising 800m of the northern identified section and submitting it to the Road Safety Program for the Federal Goverment funding of $4.8 million and funding the balance of $1.2m from TMR’s budget. A state road, it is the responsibility of the Queensland Government for its improvement, repair and maintenance but this funding from the Australian Government encourages the state government to prioritise and fast track
these projects and make this road safer for all road users,” Federal MP Llew O’Brien said. “Under the program, the states choose the projects and determine the scope and location of the works and seek funding for them from the Federal Government.” “As I have said in parliament, the danger this road presents, combined with inappropriate volume of heavy haulage, to our community and visitors, cannot be understated. This is one step in helping to create greater safety and I am deeply appreciative of all who have worked in these efforts,” Ms Bolton said. Construction could commence early next year and take approximately seven months. “During this time we will continue to advocate for funding for the remainder of the ‘bookends’, approximately 2km.”
to Como to Gheerulla to Boreen New safer intersection for Motorway Point to Kenilworth and all areas in-between. Sivyers Road Road closure for AFTER years of advocacy, the Sivyers and playground works Cooroy Noosa Road intersection is to receive a $965,000 upgrade. “Identified as an intersection with safety concerns based on accident data, a new right turn lane will allow motorists to safely wait for a gap in traffic to turn into Sivyers Rd without blocking westbound vehicles on Cooroy-Noosa Road,” said Sandy Bolton’s office. The Department of Transport & Main Roads have started designing the upgrade and construction is expected to commence start of 2022.
Cooroy RACQ to the rescue THE Cooroy RACQ Roadside Assistance did 341 jobs in the month of July crisscrossing the district 24/7 from the Sunshine
MARARA Street and Lower Mill Road will be closed from 6 to 21 September. Detours will be in place.
Lake Macdonald dam capacity
AS at Friday 20 August 2021, Lake Macdonald dam was at 99.6 per cent capacity with 7,984ML. According to SEQ Water, the current drinking water supply capacity of the SEQ Water Grid is 58.6% which is a 0.1% decrease from 6 August 2021. The Grid makes up nearly 90% of South East Queensland’s total water storage volume.
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