The recently formed Bruce Highway Advisory Council is meeting once again today in Wide Bay as the group is set to discuss further safety upgrades across Queensland’s key transport corridor.
The meeting at Gin Gin today will be chaired by Queensland transport and main roads minister Brent Mickelberg, uniting regional voices and industry leaders to shape the future of the vital freight route.
Mickelberg says the meeting will tackle input on fatigue management and rest area strategies to save lives on the Bruce.
“The Bruce Highway is the spine of Queensland’s road network. That’s why we re-established the Bruce Highway Advisory Council – to ensure the people who live and work along the corridor have a real say in how it’s improved,” he says.
“We’ve already seen the impact of this Council’s advice, with more overtaking lanes, intersection upgrades, and rest areas being prioritised in response to what members told us.
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“Tragically, 158 people have lost their lives on Queensland roads so far this year. We know fatigue can be a silent killer on our roads, and that’s why we’re working with the Council to develop a best-practice fatigue management strategy that will save lives.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering where Labor failed. They let the previous advisory group fall by the wayside. We’ve brought it back, and it’s already making a difference.”
With the milestone $9 billion upgrades to the Bruce beginning to be delivered courtesy of work starting on six of the 16 early construction projects, the upgrades at one site between Ingham and Townsville have been completed.
At today’s meeting, the Crisafulli Government will provide an update on how feedback from previous BHAC meetings has directly shaped the program’s priorities and delivery strategy.
The meeting will also focus on the development of a fatigue management strategy for the Bruce Highway – an issue raised consistently by regional members.
Member for Callide Bryson Head welcomes the Council’s visit to his electorate and its focus on regional safety.
“This is about listening to regional Queenslanders, who know the Bruce Highway best, but were ignored by the previous Labor Government,” he says.
“The Bruce Highway is a lifeline for the Gin Gin community- keeping locals connected, supporting local businesses, and ensuring the town is accessible.
“This is about working together to help save lives, support freight and flood resilience, and strengthen our communities.”
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