Canegrowers Mackay calls transport department plans for bypass short-sighted

Sally Gall
Updated December 15 2020 - 7:31pm, first published 7:30pm
A concept drawing of the proposed crossing of the Walkerston Bypass Road scheduled to begin construction in mid-2021.
A concept drawing of the proposed crossing of the Walkerston Bypass Road scheduled to begin construction in mid-2021.

A decision by Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads to continue with plans to force cumbersome cane farming vehicles to cross the planned new Walkerston Bypass west of Mackay via a staggered T-intersection has been labelled a short-sighted compromise.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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