Tambo Shire Mayor Andrew Martin has welcomed news of $5 million in State Government funding to seal sections of local roads to improve travel times, road safety and productivity. In the Blackall - Tambo Shire Council area, more than six kilometres of the Blackall - Jericho Road will be paved … [Read more...]
It’s Time- BEEF UP the BEEF ROAD
State and Federal MPs have joined forces to investigate and identify safety trouble spots along the notorious Fitzroy Developmental Road between Dingo and Nebo. Federal Members for Capricornia and Flynn, Michelle Landry and Ken O’Dowd, and State Member for Gregory, Lachlan Millar, have toured … [Read more...]
Police reinforce ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ message
With heavy rain falling across north west and central Queensland today, police are urging motorists to drive to conditions and heed the message: if it’s flooded, forget it. Police say a number of drivers have been rescued after proceeding through flooded roads in the Townsville area over the … [Read more...]
It’s Officially Open – Diamantina Developmental Road $5 million Upgrade
The multi-million-dollar upgrade of the Diamantina Developmental Road between Bedourie and Boulia in far west Queensland has been officially opened today, delivering improved travel for motorist. Officially opening the road, Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland Coralee O’Rourke says … [Read more...]
Diamantina Development – Develops
One of Our Towns’ most remote roads has had a major safety upgrade, with locals and tourists alike now set to benefit. The $5 million worth of works on the Diamantina Developmental Road between Bedourie and Boulia in far the south west are now comp0lete which sees the final 8 kilometres of the … [Read more...]
Share the Road
Road Hogs be warned - We’re all watching you today. As part of Road Safety Week, the focus for today is on Sharing the Road. Today’s theme sees Police encouraging Queenslanders to share the roads with others – be patient, move over and off as needed, let somebody in, give a wave of thanks to … [Read more...]
Queensland Road Safety Week
It should be something we do, naturally, every day but this week we’re being asked to focus more than usual on Road Safety as we enter Road Safety Week across the state. Police and Department of Transport and others will be active this week in promoting the message and in an effort to convince us … [Read more...]
Road Safety Week
Communities, schools and workplaces across the State are being encouraged to take part in this years’ Queensland Road Safety Week. The week will run from August 21-25 and information Kits and packs are now available. ‘Speaking up for road safety’ is the focus and Police say it’s an opportunity … [Read more...]
Timely Warning for Tourists
With the tourist season now well and truly underway Police are asking visitors to the area to be a little mindful of the ‘Road hazards unique to Our Towns and Region. Police say tourists need to be aware that in some areas roads are narrow, and those roads need to be shared with Road … [Read more...]
Interchange on the Range
Earthworks on vital interchanges west of Toowoomba as part of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project are getting into full swing, with Stage 2 of the Gore Highway works at Athol and the Warrego West interchange projects now underway. The plan aims to ensure that the Warrego West interchange … [Read more...]
