Immovable massive boulders on Mount Tamborine road forces Gold Coast students to take long route
Students in the Gold Coast hinterland will have to take the long way to school Wednesday – thanks to a seemingly immovable boulder on Tamborine Mountain Road.
Gold Coast
Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News.
STUDENTS in the Gold Coast hinterland will have to take the long way to school Wednesday – thanks to a seemingly immovable boulder on Tamborine Mountain Road.
Transport and Main Roads workers are still trying to remove the large rocks and fallen debris that damaged the road, locally known as the Goat Track, in mid-December.
Residents says the closure means students will have to drive further to get to school on the mountain.
A Canungra mother who did not want to be named said she usually took her children Tamborine Mountain Road to school.
“The closure means we add another 20 minutes on to our drive each way,” she said.
“It is the fastest way between Canungra and the mountain but we understand it is complicated.”
FULL DIGITAL ACCESS: JUST $5 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS
It is not yet known how bus routes up the mountain will be impacted. Once the road is cleared officials say it will need to be assessed for safety.
Transport and Main Roads regional director (south coast) Paul Noonan said he recognised the inconvenience as the road was the most efficient route between Canungra and Tamborine Mountain.
“After more than 350mm of rainfall in six days in December, large boulders that detached and fell from an outcrop caused a large path of damage and a landslip onto the Goat Track,” Mr Noonan said.
“We have started emergency safety works to remove the fallen debris and further large boulders precariously positioned and at risk of falling from above.
“The works are being undertaken for motorist safety.
“The risk of further rock falls makes this extremely challenging and complex.”
Before scaling can start, TMR will build a temporary “earth bund” below the slip site, to help soften the impact and act as a barrier for falling rocks and debris that is expected to come off the rock face.TMR will also install temporary concrete barriers as an additional precautionary measure to contain any additional loose debris.
Toy guns, knife in wild scenes at Pac Fair
A man has been charged after shoppers were allegedly witness to bizarre scenes in Pacific Fair involving a knife, toy guns and teens said to have been causing havoc.
‘Congestion busting’ plan for northern Gold Coast unveiled
The LNP has made a commitment to accelerate plans for “congestion-busting” projects aimed to relieve crippling traffic congestion on the northern Gold Coast. Full details.