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Chelmsford Road Connection

Whether it is a road project close to home or anywhere on the
highway, the sight of a “Road Controller” holding up the “Stop/
Slow” sign is the last thing that the great majority of motorists
wish to see when eager to get to their destination on our busy
roads.

Governments/business build the project, but our Road
Controllers “connect people to that project”. In the experience of
Mango Hill residents over the years as Council has upgraded our
Village Roads, it has been the Road Controllers who have played The traffic controllers, Mary Ann and Paul, are here as Paul says, “to
in integral role in the success of the Project. help, rather than hinder drivers.”

Mango Hill Progress Association Vice President & local We are working with the best crew, we have experience” stated,
Muriel St Resident, Ken Hatchman interviews his “Local Road Mary Ann and Paul. “We are enjoying our time and residents on
Controllers” both sides of the street and from neighbouring regions are “Patient,
friendly and obliging,” as evidenced by smiles, waves and greetings
Moreton Bay Regional Council is extending Chelmsford Road exchanged with the passing motorists.
through to the roundabout on Kinsellas Road West providing
direct access for residential units and other local residents As work progresses all three roads will, at different times, be
through to Kinsellas Road and a more direct and convenient subject to traffic disruption on many occasions during the day,
access for emergency workers. This project was instigated by the so compliance to the no parking signs and traffic signs will be
Mango Hill Progress Association, and created and designed by essential throughout the day, thereby causing minimal disruption
the Moreton Bay Regional Council. to the works and to vehicle owners.

Construction work which began earlier in July this year is We look forward to friendliness, cooperation and conclusion of
expected to be completed in early 2022. Our advice is that work the project for a safer, speedier and more convenient transport
is progressing according to schedule with minimal disruption corridor after its completion.
thanks to forward planning and consideration by the Moreton
Bay Regional Council. Environment, Health and Protection Thanks from Mary Ann and Paul.
officers have been on site to facilitate assistance in the removal
and relocation of flora and fauna. Ken Hatchman, Vice President.