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27 May, 2022
MP calls for causeway action
THE failure of the Scrub Creek Rd causeway needs urgent action from the State Government, says Nanango MP Deb Frecklington.
The bridge on the causeway failed on Wednesday, leaving a number of residents stranded.
“There is no alternative evacuation route for the residents. They have already experienced long periods of isolation during the Feb-March floods and more recently, have been isolated for two weeks following the rain of early May,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Now that the causeway has given way, the outlook is even worse for these residents.
“The Somerset Regional Council are assisting, but remedies for fixing the issues at the causeway have been drawn out due to the need for State Government approvals to undertake works in the Brisbane River.
“I have written to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Water and Minister for Main Roads seeking an urgent intervention and solution,” Mrs Frecklington said.
