Landslip repair works to commence on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road, Cedarton

Starting this month, the Department of Transport and Main Roads will begin works to repair a significant landslip on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road, Cedarton. 

The site was one of many landslips across the region caused by major flooding in early 2022.

The program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Immediately following the flooding event, emergency repairs were undertaken to restore access on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road and other sites across the Queensland state-controlled road network.

The Kilcoy-Beerwah Road landslip repairs will be undertaken as part of a broader program of rectification work that includes more than 200 batter slope/embankment repair across the region.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Emergency Management Senator the Honorable Murray Watt:

“It is great news that project works to repair the Kilcoy-Beerwah site in Cedarton will begin in March 2024.

“It is absolutely essential that transport networks remain open and accessible to local communities.

“This is why we are really pleased to support and work with the Queensland Government and local councils to ensure our roads are maintained and repaired following disaster events.”              

Quotes attributable to the Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish:

“Disaster events of any scale cause unwanted disruption to the community and we have been working hard to get this significant landslip repaired.

“Extensive work has been undertaken to complete geotechnical investigations and detailed design for the repairs on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road.

"TMR will continue to monitor this section of Kilcoy-Beerwah Road to maintain safety until full reconstruction is completed."

Quotes attributable to Minister for Disaster Recovery Nikki Boyd:

“The flooding we saw in 2022 caused significant damage to our local communities and I know these repairs will be greatly welcomed.

“This is another great example of the Miles and Albanese Governments working together with local councils to ensure that Queensland can recover from major disaster events.

“As we have seen over this summer disaster period, our recovery efforts rely on collaboration between all levels of government to be able to respond and build back better.”

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Media Contacts:

Minister Watt: Tali Eley 0499 770 772

Minister Mellish: Lesley Major 0419 288 284

Minister Boyd:  Ben Wilmott 0456 854 506