In the Mango Hill and North lakes areas there are fewer and fewer places for congregation for the local kangaroo population. Everyone will be familiar with seeing kangaroos crossing our roads from time to time to reach their meeting places and in dry times, search out grazing spots.
Speed, inattention and poorly lit roads result in the death and injury of our local kangaroos on a weekly basis, which often sit on the vegetated median strips and cross the road without warning. Extra care and awareness is needed when out and about driving in our cars.
The conservation areas of Hays Inlet at the northern end of North Lakes and Mango Hill and the numerous acreages and parks provide protection for these shy animals, but as the urban development progresses, it is a concern that roo movements and incidents will only increase.
To be able to take measures to preserve our kangaroo populations, more information is needed on kangaroo movements in the local area. This Saturday, 11th January 2014, the Mango Hill and North Lakes Environmental Group (MHANLEG) are asking local residents to take part in a count-a-roo exercise to gather statistics around kangaroo movements and mob gatherings.
Simply, when you are out and about on Saturday, if you see any kangaroos, note down the location, time, number of adult roos and number of joeys. If possible, note the sex of the adults.
So, where are our roos favourite spots? We will provide an update on this MHANLEG initiative as soon as we have more details. In the meantime, please participate in “count-a-roo” on Saturday 11th January to help make a difference.
Visit the Mango Hill and North Lakes Environmental Group Facebook Page for more pics and all the details.
06/01/2014 | nthlakes
Moreton Rail Link Bridge over Kinsellas Road East
The Moreton Bay Rail Link will finally be here by late 2016, thanks primarily to the many community groups that over the past 100 years have pushed for this essential Public Transport infrastructure.
One of the most successful outcomes of the amalgamation of the Shires has been the ability of the Moreton Bay Regional Council to galvanize the many priorities/needs of one of the fastest growing regional areas in Australia and to convince Infrastructure Australia and our politicians to commit to the Moreton Bay Rail Link.
Thiess Australia was named in August as the successful contractor for the design and construction the Moreton Bay Rail train line and stations and major construction works should become apparent from early 2014.
History:
1865: Qld Govt Hansard reports first request for Rail to Redcliffe.
1880: Campbletown (now Mango Hill) surveyed and proposed rail from Petrie to service new settlement included. (lost)
1915: Strong push for rail to Redcliffe
1979: Qld Govt. purchases rail corridor
1979 – 2009: Many reports, many promises and many letdowns. However, many community groups including Local Chambers of Commernce, Mango Hill Progress Association, Rail 09 and many more pushed for rail corridor.
Dec 2010 – Prime Minister Julia Gilliard signs MOU to commit to $1.47b project.
August 2013: Contract given to Theiss Australia with detailed planning now underway to deliver a 12km line with 6 stations, two in Mango Hill.
Anyone who has driven to the Brisbane CBD from this area on a weekday morning will welcome this new service.
Comment:
It will be the kids of today and those who follow who will reap the rewards of good public transport and greater abilities to access educational pursuits.
The Moreton Bay Rail Link is a case of good policy, with strong community support resulting in good infrastructure and good outcomes. The Mango Hill Progress Association congratulates our Council, our State Government and our Federal Government for working together to deliver this project.
May it stay on Track for 2016 opening!
The Moreton Bay Rail Link Project Team has committed to returning to a future meeitng of the Progress
Association and updating the community on detailed planning for the Moreton Bay Rail project. It
is hoped that this will be in late 2013 or early 2014
21/09/2013 | nthlakes
