Long-awaited works have finally begun at Hamilton Plains, located between Proserpine and Strathdickie Road.
Shute Harbour Road is the only major route connecting the Bruce Highway and Proserpine to the Whitsunday townships of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, and the port of Shute Harbour. This key road runs through Hamilton Plains, a flood-prone, low-lying area that frequently experiences closures following heavy rainfall.
The project aims to enhance the flood resilience of this section of road by raising its level and increasing the capacity of culverts. These improvements will help floodwaters drain more quickly and efficiently, reducing the likelihood of road closures during wet weather.
The project was secured through funding championed by Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox during his time as Mayor in 2019. However, until now, no work had been done, leaving residents of Cannonvale and Airlie Beach, for the most part, cut off whenever heavy rainfall impacted the area.
“The funding for this project, which I secured as Mayor from the Coalition federal government in 2019, has been sat on for too long by the State Labor government,” Mr Willcox stated in a Facebook post.
“Advice from Queensland Transport and Main Roads is pre construction was set to take place from 28th October to late December 2024, weather permitting,” he added.
Amanda Camm, MP also remains dedicated to ensuring the successful delivery of this project, after having advocatedfor it since 2019. She has emphasised its importance for the community's safety, especially with the wet and disaster season fast approaching:
“Once this project has been completed it will provide minimal disruption during wet season especially for school goers and commuters who travel for work between the towns preventing the roads being cut off.
“Just prior to the election it was announced that the Government advised they will start the flood immunity upgrade.”
As Amanda has only just been sworn in, she will be requesting a briefing on the project as to how it is progressing and to receive more details from the Department including a time frame on the project.
Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox
Amanda Camm, MP
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
