Transport and Main Roads

As discussed in our July update, the public comment period on Noosa Council’s EPBC referral for the Beckmans Road upgrade (Tewantin Bypass Stage 2) had closed, with the outcome to determine the project’s next steps. We have since received an update from the Minister for Transport…

Following concerns raised by residents regarding electric bikes purchased in good faith that are no longer permitted to be used on public roads and paths under Queensland’s new e-mobility laws, we submitted a Question on Notice to the Minister for…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that detailed design has now been completed for safety improvement works on Eumundi-Noosa Road between the Emu Mountain Road roundabout and Lenehans Lane, Doonan, with construction scheduled to commence in…

As discussed in our August 2025 update, Noosa Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) continue planning for Stage 2 of the Beckmans Road upgrade, following the previous Queensland Government funding of the completed Stage 1 and…

Following our February update, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that detailed design work for the proposed safety improvements have been completed for Factory Street, with designs for the remainder of the town centre nearing completion.…

As reported in our March update, we raised community feedback and stakeholder concerns following the introduction of the Queensland Government’s Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-Mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026. This included on enforcement, practicality, accessibility…

In response to our ongoing advocacy with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), as well by residents, raising concerns about speeding and safety matters on McKinnon Drive, TMR is conducting a Speed Limit Review currently and has recently…

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has provided further rationale in response to questions (as below) relating to the implementation of the Noosa River Management Plan. Q. Why was a Noosa river-wide, time-based anchoring limit adopted? Answer Stage 6 was implemented through…

Following the Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland, the Queensland Government has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all 28 recommendations and has now tabled legislation to facilitate their implementation. Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland…

While outside the Noosa Electorate, we have sought information from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the status of off-ramp lighting at the Cooroy, Eumundi and Pomona exits on the Bruce Highway, following concerns related to night-time…