Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has urgently written to the State Government seeking an immediate solution to the loss of the causeway over the Brisbane River at Scrub Creek (near Toogoolawah).
Mrs Frecklington said the causeway was washed away on 25th May, leaving residents of Scrub Creek completely isolated.
“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.
Photo courtesy Julie Watson.
