I’M calling for a long overdue upgrade to a deadly Forde intersection and looking for support from the community to see it over the line.
With continued growth in the Bannockburn and Belivah area, the installation of traffic lights at the Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd intersection with Bannockburn and Belivah Roads, is a necessity.
This intersection has a history of crashes and fatalities.
To date, the state government has applied a band aid solution.
Minor line-marking does nothing to deal with the real issues.
Queensland’s axed former Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey, was seemingly aware of the increased traffic volumes, yet failed to act.
“Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road is one of the busiest rural arterial roads in Queensland, serving as a major tourist, transport and freight route,” Bailey said in March 2023.
This petition, I’ve put together with support from residents, is already generating support.
There’s been previous petitions done by concerned residents that have attracted hundreds of signatures.
I want to continue their good work and apply further pressure on the State Government.
Whether the Crisafulli-led LNP win in October or Labor is returned to power, this project needs to be funded.
It isn’t just as simple as me getting on the phone to the Queensland Opposition Leader.
Conversations are ongoing with the right people, through the right channels.
Over the past few years there’s been considerable growth in the area, including the opening of Bannockburn Shopping Centre on the corner of the deadly intersection.
The volumes of traffic are going to continue to grow and grow in this area.
I know there’s several proposed new developments in that vicinity.
For that to all feasibly push ahead, there needs to be consideration for pedestrians and traffic growth.
I would encourage residents of Forde, and particularly those directly impacted day-to-day, to sign the petition and put further pressure on the government to fund the upgrades.
Please visit this link or scan the QR Code to sign: https://www.bertvanmanen.com.au/petitions/belivah-road-intersection-petition/
