2190-13 The poor and unsatisfactory condition of the Flinders Highway

Eligibility - Citizens of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Paul Dank
25 Sunset Drive
Sunset
MOUNT ISA QLD 4825
Total Signatures - 144
Sponsoring Member: Robert Katter MP
Posting Date: 08/11/2013
Closing Date: 31/03/2014
Tabled Date: 01/04/2014
Referred to: Hon Scott Emerson MP on 02/04/2014
Responded By: Hon Scott Emerson MP on 01/05/2014
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland citizens draws to the attention of the House the poor and unsatisfactory condition of the Flinders Highway, the state of which is causing unnecessary damage to vehicles and risking lives.

 

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to the:

  • significant reduction of culvert humps where traffic has to slow 100 km/h - to 60 km/h
  • replacement of several sections particularly Richmond - Hughenden section
  • greater 2013-14 budget funding for passing lanes, upgrades of lanes and shoulders
  • removal of "slow down" signs (100 km/h-60km/h) just prior to culvert "humps".