Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington is supporting a petition to reduce the speed limit through the township of Wooroolin to 50km/hour.
Deb said she was approached by local community member, Peter Wingfield, who shared his concerns with her about the dangers faced by school children and pedestrians in Wooroolin.
“I caught up with Peter at the Wooroolin Markets and he raised his major concerns about the safety of school children who must cross the busy Bunya Highway each day to catch the school bus,” Deb said.
“The kids must cross at the busiest time of the day to wait at the bus stop, plus we also have the town’s main parking area, the children’s playground, amenities and caravan parking which are also all located on the opposite side of the highway to the shops and services.
“I support Peter’s call for creating a safer road environment for the school students and pedestrians.
“We are asking the State Government to reduce the speed limit on the Bunya Highway through Wooroolin to 50km/hour.
“I would encourage the local community to get behind the petition, which will be available in hard copy form in Wooroolin, as well as online at https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details?id=3970,” Deb said.
Photo: Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, with principal petitioner, Peter Wingfield of Wooroolin.
