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ROAD PROJECTS PLANNED AS VILLAGE POPULATION SWELLS

Over the next 5 years, it is expected that an additional 500+ houses/units
will be constructed within the Mango Hill Village.
The Mango Hill Progress Association (MHPA) has consistently that the Anzac Avenue connection to Lamington Road be
sought action from Moreton Bay Regional Council to deliver brought forward by at least twelve months.
two important road infrastructure projects. These projects will Public Consultation: Council is seeking feedback from
cater for an internal population increase by relieving congestion residents on both projects with Community consultation
at the exit of Kinsellas Road West onto Diamond Jubilee Way being open until the of 20th December. Residents can have
during peak hours: their say via Council’s Website at - https://www.moretonbay.
• Lamington Road Connection to Anzac Ave qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/Mango-Hill-Major-Roads-
• Connection of Chelmsford Rd to Kinsellas Road West Projects
At the monthly MHPA meeting on Wednesday, the 20th of Laurence Christie, President of Mango Hill Progress Association.
November, Simon Bennett (Manager of Council’s Integrated
Transport Planning Department) outlined general concept plans
for these projects with Councillor Julie Greer. It was confirmed
that they are included on Council’s Capital Works Plans for
delivery by 2022/23.
Simon Bennett further advised that the Department of Transport
and Main Roads (TMR) is the approving authority for the
connection of Lamington Road onto Anzac Aveue. These works
will be required to cater for a significant load of vehicle traffic
when completed (sufficient capacity for right hand turn lanes,
as one example).
When completed, residents from the North West of the Village
can access Anzac Avenue via the roundabout on Kinsellas
Road West and Lamington Road, when travelling to and from
Capestone to access the Schools, railway, etc., or to travel
Redcliffe via Rothwell.
Whilst the Mango Hill Progress Association applauds Council in
its efforts to implement both projects, it strongly recommends

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