The establishment of a 50km/hr zone through the township of Crows Nest sees the realisation of a major priority for Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington and the Crows Nest community.
Mrs Frecklington said the fight for improved safety through the township, in particular on the main pedestrian crossing has been a long one, but it has finally been achieved.
“The Crows Nest community first brought this issue to my attention when I started in my role as the Member for Nanango in 2012 and I have been trying at every opportunity to help improve safety for everyone using the pedestrian crossing since then.
“We have had some small wins along the way, such as re-painting and a trial of flashing lights, but this year we made a concerted push and at last the Department has recognised that the speed needed to be lowered through town.
“It is an excellent result, brought about by strong community backing, perseverance and working closely with Main Roads to identify achievable solutions.
“I would especially like to thank members of the Steering Committee which was formed after the town hall meeting which I convened in April – including Carol Pearce, Mark Berkovich, Kay Tyler, Leanne Murphy, Vivian Anderson and Wayne Smith. They have done a remarkable job.
“There will be some further works at the crossing itself, including increasing the width of the centre median using line marking, changing angle parking on the western side to parallel parking and extending ‘blister islands’ at the crossing to slow traffic,” Deb said.
The new 50km/hr zone runs from Sharp Street (before Salts Antiques) to John Street on the southern side of town.
Photo: Safety on the Crows Nest Pedestrian Crossing has been a major goal for Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington and the Crows Nest community.
