Deb Frecklington demands ‘unsafe’ Kilkivan-Tansey Road be fixed

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has spoken out about an “unsafe” road and bridge from Kilkivan to Tansey, saying it can’t be neglected by the government any more.

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington says Kilkivan-Tansey Road can't be neglected any more.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has spoken out about an “unsafe” road and bridge from Kilkivan to Tansey, saying it can’t be neglected any more.

Mrs Frecklington said the recent reduction to one lane of the Wide Bay Creek Bridge on Kilkivan-Tansey Road is an admission by the Labor Government that the bridge and road have been neglected for far too long.

Mrs Frecklington said the Minister for Main Roads, Mark Bailey, has publicly acknowledged that the 85-year-old Wide Bay Creek Bridge is unsafe.

“It is unacceptable that the Labor Government continue to neglect regional road upgrades and maintenance,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“No funding has been allocated to the Kilkivan-Tansey Road for so long now, and this has resulted in a speed reduction to 60km/hr on the approach to the Wide Bay Creek Bridge and the bridge being reduced to one lane.

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington says Kilkivan-Tansey Road can't be neglected any more.

“I have been calling for funding for Kilkivan-Tansey Road for many years now, and instead of fixing this road, the Labor Government just downgrade it and expect the community to keep using an obviously unsafe bridge and road.

“Surely now, this must trigger a need to allocate funding and fix this road.

“I call on the Minister to stop overlooking regional roads and provide funding to fix Kilkivan-Tansey Road,” she said.

Originally published as Deb Frecklington demands ‘unsafe’ Kilkivan-Tansey Road be fixed