THE rumble of heavy trucks through Beaudesert will soon be a thing of the past with the Queensland Government committing to a new town bypass today.
Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney announced in Parliament today that the government would partner with Scenic Rim Regional Council, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Mirvac and Eureka Funds Management to fund the long awaited project.
“We believe that this investment will be the catalyst for the development of the Bromelton Industrial Estate – a major transport and logistics hub – and will also support future redevelopment of the Beaudesert CBD,” he said.
Mr Seeney said the bypass was is a key project in the ongoing development of the 15,000 hectare Bromelton State Development Area, about 6km west of the Beaudesert township.
Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause said the project project has been talked for 40 years.
“I’m very excited about what the bypass will mean for the development of Beaudesert town, as it gets heavy vehicles out of the main street and will encourage a far more visitor-friendly precinct for locals and visitors to the town," he said.
“The project will also boost development in the Bromelton State Development Area and other areas around Beaudesert, attracting businesses and jobs to the region.”
Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent said the bypass would herald a new era of economic growth for Beaudesert.
“This is without doubt the beginning of a new era of economic growth and an historic day for Beaudesert and the Scenic Rim,” Cr Brent said.
“The bypass will enhance road safety, service the growing freight demands of the region and will allow council to progress the revitalisation of the Beaudesert town centre."
