Paper Petition

The petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House that the uncompleted Caboolture ByPass is having a detrimental affect on the residents of Caboolture East. The residents of Caboolture East including those working and living at the Regis Nursing Home, children attending St Columbans, Caboolture East State, Caboolture State High, St Peter’s schools as well as ABC Child Care Centre and workers and users of Caboolture Hospital are suffering under an increase of both heavy and standard traffic volume through Caboolture East. This is due to the non-completion of the Caboolture Bypass. An increase in traffic volume heightens the potential for accidents and the risk of injury to the local community – especially children. The majority of traffic from the uncompleted bypass use residential roads in Caboolture East. This has led to traffic congestion along McKean Street, Beerburrum Road and surrounding areas.

Your petitioners therefore request the House that the State Government immediately expedite funding and other necessary procedures to ensure the completion of the Bypass in 2004.