Tamborine Oxenford Road John Muntz Causeway
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Overview:
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Operation Queenslander is the largest reconstruction effort in Queensland’s history, rebuilding communities, fixing infrastructure and restoring regional economies after flooding and cyclone events.
Flood damage repairs were carried out on the John Muntz Causeway between September 2011 and December 2011 as part of Operation Queenslander.
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Location:
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John Muntz Causeway, Tamborine-Oxenford Road, Oxenford
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Funding:
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The project was delivered under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), a joint federal and state initiative.
Under these arrangements, the Australian government provides 75 per cent of the funding, with 25 per cent from the Queensland government.
Almost A$1 million was committed to repairs to the John Muntz Causeway under NDRRA.
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Regions:
- South Coast Region
Project info
Update: The John Muntz Causeway suffered substantial damage after being inundated by flood waters in late January 2012.
Given the extent of the latest damage it is no longer viable to permanently repair the causeway and a long-term solution for the Coomera River crossing is needed.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has fast-tracked planning to replace the John Muntz Causeway with a bridge, providing improved immunity and reducing flooding impacts during future wet weather events.
Investigations to find the best solution for an alternative crossing have started and include looking at the flood history of the Coomera River, geotechnical investigations of the riverbed, the future road network needs in the area and positioning the new bridge so the current crossing remains open during construction.
More information will be provided on the replacement bridge as it becomes available.
Traffic
- One lane on the causeway is open to traffic.
- Traffic signals are in place to manage traffic flow.
- The speed limit is reduced to 40km/h.
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Last reviewed: 24 January 2012
