Noosa 360

Regarding the temporary 10 tonne limit placed on Kin Kin Road due to May’s severe weather, we have received the following response from Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to our and our residents’ concerns: Based on reports of heavy vehicle…

We have received the following response from the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey MP, in response to questions about maintenance costs and other matters related to Kin Kin Rd, below: The Palaszczuk Government remains committed to its…

With the court case drawing closer, there is understandable duress in our communities, however please be mindful of social media commentary, as well care and look out for each other. COUNCIL/TMR/POLICE SUMMARY Legal case: pre-trial review 25 February, then proceed…

In response to community concerns brought forward to our office requesting an upgrade of the intersection of Louis Bazzo Drive and Pomona Kin Kin Road due to safety concerns, we have sought advice from the Department of Transport and Main…

A shorter update from this meeting due to notification that Noosa Council has filed their court case against the quarry. There is much related to this that could not be discussed further due to the legal proceedings, however, will update…

As previously reported, including at the Kin Kin Roundtable and through social media, road widening will be undertaken on approximately 800 metres of Kin Kin Road, from just south of Loombah Street to just north of Williams Road. This will…

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…

Following a meeting last week with Transport & Main Roads (TMR) Ministerial staff during Parliament, and as a follow on from our update of 13 May: TMR is looking into options to require contractors to assess haulage routes for future…

TMR has conducted an Australian National Risk Assessment Model (ANRAM) assessment of Kin Kin Road. Preliminary high-level findings from the assessment include: When ranked in terms of FSI (fatal and severe injury crashes) per kilometre, it is number 316 of…

Council staff recently inspected site and surrounding waterways after heavy rain, together with Department of Environment, including results from water probes in various locations external to the quarry. The result was that the quarry is compliant regarding environmental issues from…