Roads
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Council targets roadside fire ant nests
ALMOST 1,000km of road reserves along Council-owned roads were treated for fire ants, recently. The targeted program was run in conjunction with the support of…
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Coulson crossing a target for council advocacy plan
REDUCING the impact of flooding on the Beaudesert Boonah Road at Coulson is crucial for the local economy, tourism and commuters and council wants the…
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Gap highway open, work crews down tools for holiday break
TRAVELLERS using the Cunningham Highway are not expected to face delays when driving over the Gap for two weeks during the Christmas – New Year…
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Kooralbyn to Boonah Road: An alternative
The push for a direct road link from Kooralbyn to Boonah is of long standing and has been the subject of myriad stories. The stories…
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Kooralbyn to Boonah Road: Is it a practical project
The push for a direct road link from Kooralbyn to Boonah is of long standing and has been the subject of myriad stories. The stories…
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Crest slope reduced for smoother Gap ascent
REDUCING the grade on the last bend at the crest of Cunningham’s Gap will be the main focus of the $134 million project early next…
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Giant gums felled at Cainbable
TWO ancient blue gums were felled on Cainbable Creek Road last week ahead of a government funded culvert upgrade. The larger of the pair of…
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Long promised bridge work begins
FOUR years after the project was announced by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, work began on Monday on the replacement of the Kengoon Bridge at…
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Roundabouts proposed at three ‘high crash’ intersections
TWO more roundabouts will be constructed in Beaudesert’s Brisbane Street if the Scenic Rim Regional Council is successful in its application for Black Spot funding.…
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Short Street drain to siphon CBD floodwaters
CONSTRUCTION work in Short Street in Beaudesert currently makes it appear as if the road is being transformed into a deep drain. The base of…
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Stop work lifted, Cainbable blue gum to be axed
THE campaign to save the Cainbable Creek Road blue gum was lost last week, as the centuries-old eucalypt was scheduled to be ‘removed’ this week.…
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Truck hits power pole on Beaudesert main road
UPDATE: Roads are now open to traffic but Energex and traffic control officers are on scene as the power pole is made safe. A FULLY…












