Bruce Highway, Merinda

Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
Brian Woods
28A Lascelles Street
BOWEN QLD 4805
Total Signatures - 396
Sponsoring Member: Mr Dale Last MP
Posting Date: 21/2/2023
Closing Date: 24/3/2023
Tabled Date: 28/3/2023
Responded By: Hon Mark Bailey MP
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House the impact on residents and business of the closure of the Bruce Highway at Merinda due to flooding following the recent rain event and previous similar events.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to note the delays in the current road upgrade project and revise the project to incorporate flood immunity into the project prior to the recommencement of work.