E-Petition

The Petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House the ongoing safety, access and resilience concerns regarding the Banyan Creek crossing, known locally as Whitings Crossing, on the Tully-Mission Beach Road.

The existing crossing is aging, narrow and no longer fit for purpose given the current traffic volumes and vehicle types. It's limited width and outdated design create safety risks for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, school transport, heavy vehicles and emergency services. As a key connection between the Bruce Highway, Tully and Mission Beach and surrounding communities, the crossing does not meet contemporary road safety or infrastructure standards.

As traffic volumes increase and severe weather events become more frequent, continued reliance on a substandard and flood-prone crossing presents an unacceptable risk to community safety and regional connectivity.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to support prioritising, planning and funding to deliver the construction of a safe, modern and resilient road infrastructure at Banyan Creek, in consultation with relevant agencies, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the local Community.