Gatton–Clifton Road planning, Mount Whitestone
This planning project investigated long-term strategies to manage the impacts of a slow-moving landslide at Mount Whitestone.
This road is an important link between the Warrego, New England and Cunningham highways, connecting primary producers and communities in the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs.
A slow-moving landslide on the west face of Mount Whitestone has been monitored since 2010. The landslide, involving approximately 4 million cubic metres of earth is causing:
- tension cracks
- subsidence
- land surface deformation.
These issues directly affect the safety and usability of Gatton–Clifton Road.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Reduces maintenance
Key features
- Understand the importance of Gatton–Clifton Road in a climate of increasing extreme natural events
- Understand community concerns about long-term connectivity and accessibility for local and regional traffic
- Strategies to mitigate the risks associated with the Mount Whitestone landslide
- Maintaining the ongoing viability and efficiency of the road network
Funding
This planning project was fully funded by the Queensland Government.
Current status
The planning project is complete. Landslide monitoring and maintenance activities continue to reduce the risk to road users. More information is available at Gatton–Clifton Road maintenance, Mount Whitestone.
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