Build It for The Beaches – No Delays Petition Launched

The Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP has joined with LNP Candidate for Dawson Andrew Willcox, to launch the Build It for The Beaches – No Delays petition.  

In 2020, the State Labor Government put $750,000 aside for planning works to investigate options to deal with capacity upgrades and duplication for Mackay-Bucasia Road. Nothing has happened since this announcement and this planning work is not scheduled to commence until 2023/24.  

1 in 6 Mackay region residents currently live in the Northern Beaches, which is over 16% of the total population. The current approximate population of the Northern Beaches is 21,000 people. By 2036, this is expected to grow by 43%, adding more than 9000 residents.  

“The fastest growing population in Mackay needs a faster connection,” Ms Camm said. 

“As it stands, there is only one way in and one way out for emergency services. This is unacceptable to adequately respond to the needs of this growing population.  

“The impacts are not just being felt by Northern Beaches residents, but the broader Mackay community.  

“The Mackay-Bucasia Road has become known for long delays, traffic jams and bottlenecks. This is now a daily part of the city commute for many locals.  

“With over 2000 estimated new constituents enrolling in the Northern Beaches since I have been elected to Queensland Parliament, we call on the Minister to upgrade this road immediately,” Ms Camm said. 

LNP Candidate for Dawson, Andrew Willcox has joined with the Member for Whitsunday on this campaign. 

“Travel to and from the Northern Beaches of Mackay should be quicker and safer than what it is,” Mr Willcox said. 

“If the State Labor Government has the money put aside for planning on Mackay Bucasia Road, what are we waiting for? Let’s get on with it.” 

Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm and LNP Candidate for Dawson Andrew Willcox are calling on the State Labor Government to get on with the job of completing a business case for the Mackay-Bucasia Road upgrades.  

“No more delays or excuses – let’s Build It for The Beaches,” Ms Camm said. 

The petition is available to be signed from the following website: nodelays.com.au