A push by local MPs to relay community dissatisfaction to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) at pavement repairs on the Cooroy Overpass has resulted in TMR announcing a complete resurfacing of a 1.3km section of road.
TMR completed pavement repairs on the Cooroy Overpass in December. As these works did not meet community expectations, Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton provided feedback to TMR, and continued advocacy alongside Nicklin MP Rob Skelton.
TMR last week announced a complete resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of Cooroy Connection Road (Myall St) incorporating the railway overpass and both approaches to the bridge. Tenders for the construction works have been called, with construction expected to commence mid-2024.
“This is positive first step in addressing road issues that the Cooroy community are experiencing, and we welcome their inclusion of pavement rehabilitation works on the Myall and Elm Street intersection in this project. We thank TMR for committing to these works and residents for their patience during this time,” Sandy said.
Although the Cooroy overpass and the Myall and Elm Street as well the Elm and Diamond Street intersections are outside the Noosa Electorate, Sandy has continued her efforts since 2019 to see resident concerns remedied as many Noosa Electorate residents also traverse these intersections daily.
“We continue to advocate for TMR to reengage with the community on future upgrade options for these intersections, as well the allocation of funding for planning and design as a matter of urgency,” Sandy said.
“This project will make a real difference for all who travel this critical route through Cooroy,” Rob said
“I have advocated for this project and have heard the community’s calls for upgrades to the bridge, and for improvements to the Myall and Elm St and Diamond and Elm St intersections.
“We want safer, better connections for the people of Cooroy and surrounds; this project is one of many that will do just that.”
“This work will provide a safer and smoother journey for road users, extend the road life and reduce the costs associated with regular road maintenance.
“Cooroy Connection Road provides an important link to the Bruce Highway for the hinterland town of Cooroy, as well as other communities towards the coast, such as Tinbeerwah, Tewantin and Noosa, that connect to Cooroy via Cooroy Noosa Road,” TMR Minister Bart Mellish said.
“Locals will be aware we recently undertook minor repair works on the approaches to the railway overpass on Cooroy Connection Road, as well as on the bridge deck, as a temporary solution while we finalised preparations for these resurfacing works.
“We would like to thank the Cooroy community and those who use this road regularly for their patience while we completed these vital preparations.”
More information, including a map of the section of road works, is available on Sandy’s website at www.SandyBolton.com/Noosa360.
Further information is available at tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/cooroy-intersection-improvements.
