Page 10 - BOL May 22 Edition

Chelmsford Road Opens UP

For many unsuspecting drivers returning to the Village after dark on Thursday, 21st April,
the opening of the Chelmsford Road/Kinsellas Rd West connection took them by surprise
as they entered the roundabout opposite the new shops, only to take a left-hand turn
and find themselves heading up the western perimeter of the Village. The opening up
certainly took locals by surprise, especially as the Gang laying the bitumen seal did not
finish until 8.30pm that night.

The Mango Hill Progress Association congratulates the Road Construction Team of Moreton
Bay Regional Council led by Myles, for a job Well Done to date with only the line marking,
the vegetation restoration of the footpaths and the connection to Muriel Street to be
completed.
MURIEL STREET RESIDENTS WRAPPED WITH QUIET STREET! ROAD CHANGES NEED
DRIVER CARE
Friday morning was “eerie” as described by Muriel Street
resident Judy Gray. “It seemed as if the traffic had disappeared” Drivers are encouraged to take
as locals by-passed Muriel Street directly onto the Kinsellas Rd care when accessing Muriel Street
West roundabout. due to the change road conditions
which will create a “T-Junction”.
For Neighbour Ken Hatchman, the opening was a great relief
after years of increased traffic due to the development of the 5-Way Roundabout at Shop
former “Ostrich Farm” which is now the home of 147 families Entrance:
along Chelmsford Road. “It is good to see the road open at
last. It will benefit residents on the west side of the Village and Whilst only limited traffic currently accesses the new shopping
Muriel Street residents will now enjoy a quieter environment as precinct, the opening of Chelmsford Road has created a 5-Way
our street is no longer the busy throughfare for that side of the Roundabout where Drivers need to carefully watch when
community”, stated Ken. entering or leaving the roundabout.

For Chelmsford Road resident, Tammy Whittaker, the opening is This will be exacerbated in coming months as the retail shops
a real blessing. “My Harley motorcycle don’t like bumpy roads are fitted out with an expected opening around July / August.
and the new surface of is like riding on a silk carpet, giving easy (More to follow in next Edition of “Best of Local Moreton Bay”)
access to my home. It is simply beautiful.”

Footnote: The Mango Hill Progress Association has long advocated for the Chelmsford Road connection to Kinsellas Rd West to
provide easier and direct access to the growing traffic volume of the western corridor of the Village. Whilst it is recognized that
the construction of the road has seen a small reduction in the tree line, there is every expectation that in the main, Council will
preserve the special character of the Western corridor when the remaining section down to Winifred Street is completed. Given
other priorities within the Village, including the flood affected areas of Mary and Rose Streets and the Lamington Road access to
Anzac Ave, the next section is not expected to be constructed anytime soon and not before 2030.

Solar Lights make for Safer Danzy
Buchanan Park!

Residents & visitors accessing the pathways in Danzy Buchanan Park between Mary
Street and the Mango Hill Hall and/or traversing through the park, are delighted with
the four (4) newly installed Solar Lights alongside the route “over the bridge” to the hall.

These lights form Stage 1 of a successful grant submission to the Federal Government’s
Stronger Community Program. Initiated by the Mango Hill Progress Association, the
Danzy Buchanan Park Lighting Project was approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council
and jointly funded by the Progress Association and the Federal Government. A further
eight (8) Solar light poles will be installed later in 2022.

Danzy Buchanan Park is recognized across the Moreton Bay Region for its diversity of
activities including Community Hall, tennis/basketball Courts, children’s’ playground,
oval, shelters, and shade trees. These new solar lights will provide a safer environment in the evening hours without impacting on
the natural environment or local residents.

The Mango Hill Progress Association appreciates the support of both the Federal Government and the Moreton Bay Regional
Council and for their readiness to accept recommendations put forward by local community groups.