Queensland rest areas

Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 03, 2003 at 17:13
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FWD owners who haul caravanners might like to know that Queensland Department of Main Roads has reversed its previous controversial decision to ban overnight camping at some rest areas, particularly on the eastern seaboard. The Local Government Association of Queensland has just issued the following media release:

BREDHAUER REVIEWS ROADSIDE REST AREA POLICY

Queensland councils won a reasonable compromise today with the Minister for Transport, Steve Bredhauer, reviewing his policy on overnight stays in roadside rest areas.

Delegates at the 107th Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference in Cairns welcomed the minister's announcement today that 43 sites identified in the Main Roads' Guide to Queensland Roads could be used by travellers for up to 20 hours, superseding his previous ruling that overnight stays would not be permitted.

Local Government Association of Queensland president, Cr Noel Playford, said the use of roadside rest areas was a road safety issue which had major implications for councils and the tourism industry.

"Allowing travellers to use roadside rest areas for up to 20 hours is a win for local government, travellers, tourists and the accommodation sectors as well as a victory for the good management of roads," Cr Playford said.

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Commonsense finally prevails!!!!

Dennis
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