I went to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers yesterday, and took a look at Spring Bluff on the way home. I think these photo's tell the story. QR did a fantastic job, working 24/7 to get it open again. It was a massive job. So much rock a soil had to be brought in. Murphy's Creek is below here.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Sunday 18th of September 2011 05:33:25 PM
An amazing recovery. Hopefully the new structure will be a little more stable in future floods, God forbid it ever happens again. Maybe Qld learned a lot about infrastructure development in that dreadful experience. The Government seems to have its priorities a little disorganised. All the road networks south of the Sunshine Coast, while the outlying regions can whistle to have a pot hole filled. I've travelled many of the state's outback roads and they're dangerous. There is a lot of roadwork being undertaken so maybe they'll make improvements rather than just resurfacing a poor foundation. The flower show has a great reputation, but I haven't been fortunate enough to enjoy. Maybe one day. Thanks for the pictures. Very graphic.
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All so true CG. Yes, there is a lot of money being put into the Brisbane/Ipswich roads, but they badly needed doing too. There is an enormous amount of traffic around here these days, particularly work comuters.
CG, I remember you warning me of the state of the outback roads before I went on my recent trip, and I certainly did need my wits about me.
This was the first time I went to the carnival on the parade day...it was sooo busy with people! I usually stay with friends at Highfields during the week, and they show me around the prize homes etc. But this year my brother & s-i-l wanted to go, so it had to be the weekend, and all in one day too! I was exhausted! Toowoomba is 2 hours drive from me, so it makes a looong day!
Thanks for the pics Beth. It looks good now doesn't it.
I think that same thought so many times as I drive around places that suffered such flood devastation and are now so pretty. So much effort has been made by so many to try to get things back to normal. I echo the thoughts of others here.....I hope it never happens again in my lifetime!
I usually go to the Carnival of Flowers, but unfortunately, I can't make it this year. From all reports, it is better than ever. Oh well.....next year....
