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Posted by SB Office | Oct 26, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The committee tabled its Report No. 10, 56th Parliament, Inquiry into the operations of toll roads in Queensland on 13 September 2018. The Government has three months to respond to the report’s recommendations (if any). Read the...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 25, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
Vehicle lift modification laws will be changed in Queensland to create greater consistency for 4WD motorists. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the changes would be in place from 26 October 2018, following the...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 12, 2018 | Business & Economy, Infrastructure & Planning, Innovation & Digital Technology
The Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) has lodged a submission with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to initiate a Cable Protection Zone offshore from the Sunshine Coast. The project would provide a higher...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 26, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The investigation by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has been completed and we can provide the following information from the Minister: Vegetation maintenance along Louis Bazzo Drive TMR undertakes mowing along...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 25, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection
The Minister’s Department has provided below some information about the revocation of national park for road in Tewantin National Park: (i) Proposed revocation of parts of Tewantin National Park, about 4 kilometres west of...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 25, 2018 | Youth, Families and Children
On 12 February 2018, Mr Robert (Bob) Atkinson AO was appointed Special Advisor to the Honourable Di Farmer MP, Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence. Mr...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 20, 2018 | Infrastructure & Planning, Transport and Main Roads
We have received the following response from Noosa Council in reply to an enquiry from a constituent regarding roadworks on Hilton Terrace: Council have plans in place to upgrade infrastructure on Hilton Terrace, including the...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 19, 2018 | Infrastructure & Planning
Help shape the future of QLD’s drought program by attending a regional forum or submitting your thoughts online. The review will make recommendations to improve resilience & assistance for future droughts in line with...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 17, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
TMR is continuing to ensure vehicle lift standards maintain the safety of all road users. There have been no recent changes to these requirements in Queensland. The owners of vehicles with high lifts are encouraged to make sure...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 31, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The Department of Transport & Main Roads has provided some information regarding the Sunshine Coast station upgrades as follows: • Queensland Rail has invested more than $4 million to start platform upgrades on the Sunshine...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 29, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
TMR’s Policy Planning and Investment (Corridor Management and Protection) team is undertaking a review of TMR’s existing Roadside Memorial Policy. The team has advised that there is no Federal legislation in reference to...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 29, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
Use of Snap Send Solve app to report potholes/maintenance requests Maintenance on state-controlled roads is the responsibility of TMR, while maintenance on local government-controlled roads in the Noosa electorate is the...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 29, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
Cooroy-Gympie Road (Old Bruce Highway) TMR received several enquiries from local motorists suggesting that the 90km/h speed limit could be raised following the completion of the Bruce Highway (Cooroy to Curra) Upgrade: Section A...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 29, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
TMR received several enquiries from local community members suggesting a reduced speed limit on this 100km/h road. In response to these enquiries, TMR completed a speed limit review (SLR) on Louis Bazzo Drive in late 2017. The...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 28, 2018 | Infrastructure & Planning, Transport and Main Roads
Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) details the transport and road projects that the Queensland Government/TMR plans to deliver over a four year...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 26, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
General Information Speed limits on state-controlled roads are set and reviewed by TMR in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which outlines the state guidelines for speed zones and signage. There are...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 23, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The State Government has made no changes to trailer towing rules in QLD. The Minister will be discussing with the Federal Government who are proposing these laws and we will keep you updated. View the Minister’s statement...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 22, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection, Infrastructure & Planning
The Department has advised the following information relating to the revocation of national park for road in Tewantin National Park: (i) Proposed revocation of parts of Tewantin National Park, about 4 kilometres west of...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 20, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
We have received the following update relating to a recent constituent’s enquiry regarding a dedicated pedestrian/cycle path along Eumundi-Noosa Road over the North Maroochy River near Seib Road: “The Department of...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Aug 20, 2018 | Infrastructure & Planning
The State Government will appoint two drought commissioners and inject $9 million into programs to deal with the social and financial impacts of the drought on regional Queensland communities and families. Read the full...
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