As the wet season once again builds on North Queensland's horizon Member for
Burdekin Dale Last has held steadfast on the Crisafulli Government's commitment to
'build back better' including the need to improve a crucial flood-prone link on the
Bruce Highway.
In February this year, significant rainfall and flooding across the region saw the Bruce
Highway cut at Plantation Creek causing chaos for local industries and stranding
interstate travellers, something Mr Last says needs a permanent solution.
"February's closure of the Bruce Highway at Plantation Creek not only saw interstate
travel grind to a halt; it cut the Burdekin Shire in half, impacting local trades, residents
and business owners," Mr Last said.
"I joined Queensland Premier David Crisafulli during this year's flooding event to
demonstrate firsthand how flooding at this locality impacts traveler's and the local
community.
"Not only has the project remained a priority for our government, we are ensuring we
put our words into actions with the Minister confirming his department is working
through detailed designs for areas of the Bruce Highway including Plantation Creek."
Mr Last said with the Bruce Highway claiming national importance, the responsibility of
securing improved flood immunity at Plantation Creek also lied with the Federal Labor
Government.
"As per the Bruce Highway funding agreement, the federal government is required to
make a contribution to this project. The Premier’s visit in February this year, and my
continued advocacy, has resulted in an application being made to the federal
government to jointly fund the betterment project."
"As our track record shows, the Crisafulli government has secured record funding for
improvements to the Bruce Highway because Queensland deserves its fair share.
"We look forward to the federal government doing the right thing and coming to the
table to deliver this project.”
Contributed with thanks to the office of Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP
A truck drives through the flooded Bruce Highway near Plantation Park. Photo credit: Mark@BurdekinDrones
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