I recently received information from Main Roads about upcoming repairs to roads on Tamborine Mountain. As previously written about on these pages, the concerns of residents have been consistently raised by me with the department and that will continue into the future. Where work is to be carried out, it is a step in the right direction – even if it’s a small one!

The email states:
“Thank you for your enquiry to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on behalf of your constituents regarding the condition of the road surface of various roads on Tamborine Mountain, in particular Main Western Road and Geissmann Drive. TMR are aware of the condition of the roads especially those impacted by the recent severe rain events. We are working closely with Scenic Rim Regional Council to undertake emergency repairs and investigate damage caused by these events. Commencing in mid-2022, the Department will be rehabilitating a 630m section of Tamborine Mountain Road (Main Western Road) from the roundabout at the Tamborine Mountain Shopping Square to Curtis Road as well as a 2.24km and 1.7km road pavement reseal of Tamborine-Nerang Road (Henri Robert Drive) near King Parrot Court (weather and contractor availability permitting). 

Also programmed to commence in early-2022 is a $2.372 million safety improvement project which will include curve widening, shoulder widening, asphalt overlay, drainage and culvert improvements on a 640 m stretch of Tamborine Nerang Road (Henri Robert Drive) between Landman Court and Timor Court (weather and contractor availability permitted).”

The long-term mismanagement and neglect of roads by the QLD Government has seen a $6 billion backlog on repairs and maintenance – a huge impediment to getting a slice of funding. This is certainly not the end of the matter, and I’ll continue to work to bring forward works on other sections of road that require upgrade or repair. I want to see a fair share for residents (and for other services too, not just roads). I again acknowledge the assistance of Scott Buchholz MP and the Federal Government in funding 80% ($8 million) to upgrade Howard Creek Crossing to provide more reliable access in wet weather events up and down Tamborine- Oxenford Road. 

CALL 13 HOON 
I know that hooning is a big issue in some areas of the Scenic Rim, I have discussed the issue with local police in the past and relayed concerns from locals. There are penalties for hoons, including the confiscation of vehicles. Dangerous drivers are not just a danger to themselves, but also others on the road, pedestrians, and entire neighbourhoods for the disruption they cause to people’s lives.

It is important that if you notice hooning in your area to call 13 HOON (13 4666), Policelink (131 444) or fill out the online form at police.qld.gov.au/reporting and report the incident with the make and model of car and registration number if you can see it. When complaints are made like this it can be recorded and can help our police to be allocated the correct resources (like more police vehicles, police personnel, or noise cameras) to deal with problems. 

If you have an issue that you think should be fixed, I encourage you to contact my office, toll-free on 1800 813 960, so I can lobby on your behalf in Brisbane.