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In response to resident concerns regarding tree clearing and the need for signage at the site of the new bridge, the Department of Transport & Main Roads have advised the following: Thank you for your recent enquiry about the Department…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that ecological surveying for the Six Mile Bridge #7 replacement project will begin in early June 2021 and will take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Residents in the area…

We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that design work has begun on the Six Mile Bridge #7 project. Tenders for the project design contract were called in late 2020, with award in early…

TMR has advised that the development phase of the Six Mile Bridge Project commenced with preliminary flood modelling investigations undertaken in preparation for design start. In addition, design procurement activities are currently underway, including the tender process for the design…

MP MEDIA – A long journey for our community, however both the Tewantin Bypass and Six Mile Bridge#7 are to start pre-construction works in 2020. Thank you Mark Bailey and your team at Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland)​…

Our early Christmas present has arrived! Preconstruction works are confirmed to commence by mid-2020 on the Cooroy-Noosa/Beckman’s Rd intersection (Stage 1 of the Tewantin Bypass), and Six Mile Bridge #7. The total cost to deliver both projects is expected to…

It was good to update concerned residents in person on this historical danger between Pomona and Kin Kin, in addition since have started addressing extra concerns raised regarding the ‘range’ road and school buses.

This week another accident occurred at this bridge – fortunately without fatalities. Over the past year we have worked with TMR to determine why drivers are not obeying the signage, nor responding to the improved line of sight nor extensive…

TMR wish to advise that they recently installed its trailer mounted camera at Six Mile Creek Bridge on Kin Kin Road, Pomona on Tuesday 7 August. The camera was in place for approximately a week and TMR will provide the…

A bid has been submitted to the Minister Transport & Main Roads for the detailed design and construction of the Six Mile Bridge (No. 7) for the 2018/19 bridge renewals budget.

Six Mile Bridge (Number 7) – Pomona – Kin Kin Rd https://www.google.com.au/maps/search/pinbarren+road+pomona/@-26.3440582,152.846592,455a,35y,38.08h,44.9t/data=!3m1!1e3 FLOODING CLOSURES There have been concerns raised with regard to delays in the opening of bridges after flooding. I am currently seeking further clarification as to the possible…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have announced the new Six Mile Creek Bridge #7, between Pomona and Cooran on Pomona-Kin Kin Road, is now complete. This successful, long fought for project is a testament to what can…

The following update (in italics) has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is pleased to announce…

The following update (in italics) has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: Work on the bridge is progressing well with a major component of…

The following update (in italics) has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: Upcoming Works: placement of bridge girders installation of steel bridge traffic barrier…

The following update, in italics, has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: Upcoming works: bridge site preparation following clearing and grubbing first stage of…

The following update regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR):   Upcoming Works: establishment of site compound on Kin Kin Road pre-construction environmental surveying…

After relentless advocacy over many years, starting when I was a Councillor and this bridge was part of the Gympie Electorate, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has announced that construction for this new bridge, 3kms north of…

Further to our update in November 2021, the designs for Six Mile Creek Bridge have now been finalised. The new bridge will be 3 metres higher than the existing structure and will be sturdier and wider with room for active…

Design of the project is expected to be completed by early 2022, and then timeframes regarding construction will be advised. A project design layout is available for comment at https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/kin-kin-road-six-mile-creek-replace-timber-bridge (just scroll to the bottom of the page). We have…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads have advised that there will be upcoming maintenance works on Six Mile Bridge #7 scheduled to begin in mid-July 2021 and take place over 3 weeks, weather and construction scheduling permitting. Please be…

After three years of relentless campaigning, we can confirm that we have secured a total of $27.5 million in the 2020-21 financial year to address the historical hot spots of Beckmans/Cooroy-Noosa Road intersection and Six Mile Creek Bridge #7. At Christmas, pre-construction, and pre-works funding of $2.8 million was announced to ensure these sites were ‘shovel ready’, and we…

Awaiting preworks confirmation and inclusion on QTRIP in 2020.

KIN KIN RD SURVEY –We received 161 total responses, from 500 initially sent out via Australia Post and a further 450 delivered after Australia Post failed many with the first delivery. This survey was regarding whether Sandy should advocate for…

Rebuilding Trust & Integrity As I shared in a Parliamentary speech, Pope Francis made positive changes in many realms through equity, compassion and collaboration, and our leaders must follow his example. As we saw in the federal election, with a…