Regional Roads Group - May 2014
By: Regional Roads Group Coordinator, Gerard Read...
April was another disruptive month for the FNQRRTG with the presence of Cyclone Ita throwing a spanner in the works. The RRTG meeting set down for 14 April had to be postponed to 19 May and obviously planned works were delayed as a direct result of the big angry girl!
2013/14 Works Program
The highest priority for Councils in May and June is to complete their 2013/14 projects. Despite a rough start to the calendar year all are confident projects will be completed and expenditures claimed by 30 June. Projects are being monitored closely to ensure this is realised and TIDS funding is not lost to the region.
RRTG Boundaries Review
Etheridge Shire Council has submitted a request to the Roads and Transport Alliance Board (RTAB) to return to the North West Queensland RRTG from FNQRRTG. This will be considered at the RTAB Board meeting on 20 May.
Road and Rail Crossing Interface Agreements
Again a quick reminder for Councils to get their Road and Rail Crossing Interface Agreements formalised.
Road Asset Valuation Training
FNQRRTG has arranged for training in the Alliance’s Road Asset Valuation Toolbox to be held in Cairns on Friday 27 June. Graham Jordan, who essentially led the project to establish the Toolbox, will be delivering the training. The response from Councils has been positive however there are still positions available.
Kirrama Range Road Inspection
Cassowary Coast has been doing some excellent work on Kirrama Range Road with a view to re-opening it to the travelling public later in the year. An inspection of the road and work is being organised prior to the next Technical Committee meeting.
Next Meeting Dates
- FNQRRTG - Monday 19 May 2014, Cairns Regional Council, Cairns commencing at 1.30pm
- FNQRRTG TC – Thursday 19 June 2014, Cassowary Coast Regional Council Depot, Tully commencing at 1pm