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Qld Main Roads has advised of road works and closure of southbound ramp from Anzac Ave onto Bruce Highway on specific nights this week and next.

The works are part of the Bruce Highway Managed Motorway Project and are required to asphalt the widened southbound on-ramp, and install ramp metering systems.

A detour will be in place during the ramp closure, directing traffic along the Bruce Highway to the Boundary Road interchange. Please see the official detour map which is attached for your information. The on-ramp will be reopened to traffic during the day.

Specific nights and closure times are outlined below;

1.    This Wednesday, 10th Dec – CLOSED 7:00pm – 0:400am due to night works.

2.    This Thursday 11th Dec – CLOSED 9:00pm – 4:00am due to nightworks.

3.    Next Monday 15th Dec – CLOSED 7:00pm – 0:400am due to night works.

4.    Next Tuesday 16th Dec – CLOSED 7:00pm – 0:400am due to night works.

If you would like further information about the project, please contact the project team on 1800 502 307, email northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au or visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects and search under Bruce Highway Managed Motorway Project. Information about traffic disruptions will also be available from the 13 19 40 traffic report line and www.131940.qld.gov.au.

ALTERNATIVE OPTION:
If motorists know  the local area then they may decide to travel south by way of:

Bray Road/McClintock Drive/Dohles Rocks Rd and use the Dohles Rocks Rd southbound ramp onto the Bruce.

DETOUR MAP ISSUED BY MAIN ROADS:

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An official Lake Eden clean up day was held on Saturday 1st November, arranged by Dave Norman of the Mango Hill & North Lakes Environment Group.

There was a great turnout by the community including members of the Bahai Organisation, ParkRun, Oracle Volunteers and federal MP Luke Howarth.

Lake Eden is a prominent nature reserve and a focal point for visitors and residents of the North Lakes community. It’s natural health and beauty reflects upon all residents and we are thankful to have some very pro-active environmental conservationists such as Dave Norman in our community. Dave has this month deservedly been awarded the 2014 State Environmental Award for Murrumba for his work in the community.

The clean up day was a huge success, notwithstanding that thrirteen bags of rubbish did not blow in from the last storm. We ask all residents to care for our extensive natural environment here in North Lakes and Mango Hill by taking their rubbish with them or placing rubbish in the bin at all times.

A 1 trolley, a tyre, a crate and 13 sacks of rubbish, mainly bottles and cans, were removed. The day was topped off with a bbq supplied by the Lakeside Cafe and drinks donated by Oracle. Dave, who is a singer/songwriter supplied his original and inspired wildlife songs.

Dave Norman is the driving force behind the Mango Hill & North Lakes Environmental Group. You can follow their activities such as the Bushcare Program and become involved by getting in touch from their Facebook Page – Mango Hill & North Lakes Environment Group.

For a number of weeks now North Lakes residents have navigated around the significant upgrade works being undertaken in the Westfield car parks.

The time taken to undertake this project is down to it being not simply an upgrade to shade sails but also to underground infrastructure.

A large amount of infrastructure work is being undertaken including underground electrical works upgrades.

The good news is that shade sail footings are due to be poured next week along with commencement of steelwork fabrication and Westfield is aiming for the speediest possible completion.

It is hoped that work will be finalised by the beginning of Summer.

In the meantime, there are always plentiful car spaces in the larger southern side car-park and upper level parking lot.

The Corso building sets a new environmental standard for civic buildings as the first public building in Australia with 5 Green Star certification by the Green Building Council of Australia.

The Corso community precinct which opened on September 13, contains a mega library, community centre and three levels of commercial office space.

Design and construction of the new North Lakes Library building is in line with high environmental standards, optimising natural ventilation and light as well as utilising solar power, rain water harvesting and technology to regulate air-conditioning.

Complete with modern facilities and impressive contemporary artworks, the new building is something that North Lakes residents can be proud of.

The new “destination library” has arrived at the cost of two smaller libraries at Kallangur and Narangba, despite a 4000 signature strong petition to the Moreton Bay Regional Council. Much of the concern was for elderly residents of these areas who will now be required to travel from these areas to use the North Lakes Library.