Ask Jason

Tuesday 13 September 2011

Dear Jason

Jason, Govt is to be congratulated and thanked for installing the motorcycle safety barriers on the CC Highway between Port and Cairns. It has to be said they are 'ugly' and interrupt an otherwise great view, but safety is all important, so, "Well Done".

On the other hand, what are YOU and the Govt (and Council) doing about the outrage that is the CC Highway from Crees Creek to Craiglie. The nature of Far Northern residents seems to be such that "if we keep it out of the news it'll all go away" but you can rest assured YOU and the Govt will NOT be let off lightly until something is done - BEFORE a fatality!

From: Will Devlin, Port Douglas .

Response from State Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien.

Hi Will

I've got some good news for you on this one.

Road works to improve a section of the highway at Craiglee have recently been funded. Tenders for the project are currently open.

Cheers

Jason

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