https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0028/54577/RRR.jpg

Rockhampton Ring Road

With the expanding town of Rockhampton turning into a city, the congestion of the roads over both bridges has meant that there is a need for not only another bridge over town, but a way to decongest traffic for road trains looking to bypass the town.


Quote:

The Rockhampton Ring Road is a long-term, visionary project for the Bruce Highway. It will unlock future economic growth and deliver significant benefits including improved flood resilience, freight efficiencies and road safety, and reduced travel times Both the state and federal governments are committed to delivering the Rockhampton Ring Road project. Early works are underway, including service relocations and activities to ready the road corridor alignment for construction. In early December 2022, the Australian and Queensland governments agreed to get the first construction phase of Rockhampton Ring Road underway in 2023.

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads, https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/Rockhampton-Ring-Road, accessed 4th of April, 2023.

Given the RockyNats underway soon in April (the 7th of April, 2023), last year's RockyNats was a success, bringing in 52,000 patrons to the region. This year's RockyNats is certain to continue the success. People have already made their way to Rockhampton in anticipation of the event. And although this event is a once a year event, the undeniable fact that Rockhampton is a growing region means that the movement of transportation north and south of town needs to be unimpeded. Rockhampton also has the dubious distinction of having a rail network that runs through town. Along with the new road bypass, an train line is set to be made near the bypass so that the electrification of the trainline can be made northwards.

Among the reasons for the Rockhampton Ring Road Project, it will:

Improves safety;
Increases capacity;
Improves network efficiency;
Increases traffic flow;
Reduces peak hour congestion;
Better road access;
Reduces travel time;
Contributes to regional growth;
Improves ride quality;
Improves flood immunity; and
Contributes to economy

Trap the bad asses in a pocket and steadily drive them back to the river....... finally liquidate them all....

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 5^th, 2023 at 4:10pm:

Trap the bad asses in a pocket and steadily drive them back to the river....... finally liquidate them all....

What?

Driving home from the southside of town. I get into the right lane on George Street, naively thinking that I would be able to change lanes left somewhere along Albert or even over the bridge. I noticed my mistake the moment I saw the traffic back up after the right turn onto Albert Street. Having to wait two more traffic signals before I could even do the turn onto Albert. I drove over the bridge and had no way of changing to the left lane. I had to continue along Moores Creek Road down to near the Yaamba Rd highway before I could rush a left change in front of a 4wd. Then I had to go the long way home from there.

That third bridge in town just cannot come soon enough.

Buuuut, y'know, they got to spend money on the Gabba to make it seat 48,000 people instead of 40,000 for the 2032 Olympics. Won't hold our breath waiting for funding for our expansion projects.

That's not a road ring - that's a preventative fence around the local Aborassic Park to keep all the Ferals in ..... it's a Queensland special all inclusive Aborassic Park... they only discriminate up that way when it suits them...... piece of land here... beach access there... start a few small wars everywhere... that's what happens when you have a government apparatus filled with dopey sheilas from the cities who have the strangest ideas...

Now this wasn't the kind of pole hanging I had in mind:-

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Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 29^th, 2023 at 5:25am:

That's not a road ring - that's a preventative fence around the local Aborassic Park to keep all the Ferals in ..... it's a Queensland special all inclusive Aborassic Park... they only discriminate up that way when it suits them...... piece of land here... beach access there... start a few small wars everywhere... that's what happens when you have a government apparatus filled with dopey sheilas from the cities who have the strangest ideas...

We are getting a ring road so that truckers can bypass Rockhampton (apart from the stop they will take at the northern side of Rockhampton). Perhaps we will see the electrification of the rail network north of Rockhampton (as the railway will too bypass Rockhampton). No more need to be concerned about the trains crossing in town. Maybe we can get a tram line to run between north and south Rockhampton, in the disused trainline's place.

Rockhampton will finally get some growing room for people to conduct business and live in comfort. I look forward to the next 10 years.

Same thing - I can see why they'd want to bypass the joint... the hood....

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 29^th, 2023 at 4:35pm:

Same thing - I can see why they'd want to bypass the joint... the hood....

Bypass where?

Rockhampton Ring Road

Completion date: Late 2025.

Rockhampton Ring Road Flyover

Going from Gracemere to home, the bypass won't save me any time being locked up in a traffic jam at 5pm during a week day. I would still have to backtrack 2km from Alexandra Street turnoff (after crossing the 3rd bridge going north).

I am attempting to fill my channel with a few videos to upload here.

Intro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk0gULkJYH0

This will give Rockhammers the justification for driving around in circles.

There doesn't seem to be another purpose.

I drove in Brisbane in 1971 and the road signs appeared to be designed to prevent anyone finding their way to the exit.

I have just received word that I am getting warned about potentially doxxing drug dealers houses. That is not the case. I don't know many drug dealers. And the ones that I do know, they don't give a damn about my anti-heroin views. I am staying out of the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05y6z4IVcA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cqTEyFe2oQ

Link doesn't work?

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 12:13am:

Link doesn't work?

Works fine for me.

The best ring road would be to concentrate all the baddies in one place and build a wall around it with a few severely regulated openings.... sort of like that Mexican prison city thing....

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 5:28am:

The best ring road would be to concentrate all the baddies in one place and build a wall around it with a few severely regulated openings.... sort of like that Mexican prison city thing....

Suppose the state government gets this project finished by next year (which should have been done by the end of this year). In that case, all the parasites and the degenerates can move out there near the flood plains and do their stupid parasitic and degenerate ways, well away from our valley. We could name a new suburb "Poppy Plains" or something like that. I have a street named after my family. Edenbrook area. I see no reason why the state government would have a problem naming the new suburb after the junkie dealers there.

Scoping out some volunteer places for my university assessment placement. Showing how busy it gets when it is near lunchtime.

Will show you what it is like on Friday morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p1RTIDNBdQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct4VQ8JONhc&t=214s

Yeppoon to Rockhampton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXPE7iUEdhQ

Queenslanders love driving in circles.

USR is beside himself with Joy.

The greatest thrill of every trip is the expectation of the trip, not the trip itself or the arrival.

Queenslanders will never turn off the ring road.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 11^th, 2024 at 12:04pm:

Queenslanders love driving in circles. USR is beside himself with Joy. The greatest thrill of every trip is the expectation of the trip, not the trip itself or the arrival. Queenslanders will never turn off the ring road.

Well said.

Sounds like a gay pickup street...

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 11^th, 2024 at 6:36pm:

Sounds like a gay pickup street...

The "Ring Road"?

I'm told the Qld state government is going to prioritise the ring road once they have completed they complete the 8 KLm M1 upgrade on the southern Gold coast.
Current ETA is Christmas - 2038.

Scomoo was totally right, we do make things in Australia !

Very, very, very slowly and of truly poor quality and 300 X over the cost that should be paid

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 12^th, 2024 at 11:59am:

I'm told the Qld state government is going to prioritise the ring road once they have completed they complete the 8 KLm M1 upgrade on the southern Gold coast. Current ETA is Christmas - 2038. Scomoo was totally right, we do make things in Australia ! Very, very, very slowly and of truly poor quality and 300 X over the cost that should be paid

I am going to have to disagree with you there.

Fears of the Gold coast M1 construction crew moving enmass to Rocky creating a housing crisis is unfounded.

I'm sure housing for 3 blokes, a truck towing a backhoe and 7 dogs ( all called Bruce) will be sourced.

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 12^th, 2024 at 3:18pm:

I'm told the Qld state government is going to prioritise the ring road once they have completed they complete the 8 KLm M1 upgrade on the southern Gold coast. Current ETA is Christmas - 2038. Scomoo was totally right, we do make things in Australia ! Very, very, very slowly and of truly poor quality and 300 X over the cost that should be paid

If the Qld State government takes until 2038 to get this Ring Road done, then we need a new state government. However, I have witnessed evidence that the Ring Road is progressing nicely. I was wrong about the Qld state government not doing enough. Watch my video of the Wandal to Ridgelands. They were doing enough to progress that third bridge. I would say that by June next year, we should be able to see that bridge completed. The entire project should be completed by November, 2025.

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 12^th, 2024 at 3:18pm:

Fears of the Gold coast M1 construction crew moving enmass to Rocky creating a housing crisis is unfounded. I'm sure housing for 3 blokes, a truck towing a backhoe and 7 dogs ( all called Bruce) will be sourced.

There are plenty of houses available in Gracemere to rent. I would be quite happy for a housemate at my place to help with the rent and looking after the home. Hopefully, Mum would be happy with her living with me.

The M1 extension from Burleigh heads to Currumbin is now into its fifth year and showing no signs of being completed this decade.

Its one of the reasons why giggles needs to go.

The management of the project is equally poor as that seen in the Commonwealth Games build
And that was worse than pathetic.

The Rockhampton Regional Council took 2 years to do an excellent job on constructing the 4 lane highway section of Parkhurst. It certainly does not need 14 years to complete the construction of the RRR.

Didn't appreciate it was a council project ?
I thought the state government covered all council roads and maintenance?
Exactly the opposite of NSW. Home to the largest population in Australia and the highest taxed with the most substandard road network.
Any chance your local council road crew could come down to the Gold coast and help speed things up ( pun intended) ?
Matty, Chris and Marcus can obviously use a bit of help.

The seven dogs are friendly.

It's unbelievable that such a major project on the states major highway can take so long.

Throw the current contactor away giggles and hire someone who is going employ a decent size crew at the job.

It's another example of Labor pathetic management

The reason Chinese road construction contractors are not allowed to operate in Australia is that Australian industry would be humiliated by the efficiency, low cost, and speed of construction by the Chinese.

Even a km or two of Australian suburban roads built by Australian contractors takes a decade to finish because the longer it takes the more money the people associated with the project make.

Australian society needs innovation, new ideas, and visionaries.

Australia is heading nowhere at breakneck speed and will eventually hit the wall where even doing nothing will become too laborious and uneconomic.

Australia could not finish a project like "China's Longest Highway in The Middle of The Ocean" in several million years which would not even start in Australia until there had been several decades-long debates before the final go ahead.

Yes, even the pro and con debaters make money by delaying the projects.

https://youtu.be/xagVR0cFhEc

Can someone bring some smelling salts and a heater for the revival of the gang from "Cool Hand Luke"? The managed to get a road constructed in a day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sHJcu6jtIw

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 13^th, 2024 at 12:02am:

The reason Chinese road construction contractors are not allowed to operate in Australia is that Australian industry would be humiliated by the efficiency, low cost, and speed of construction by the Chinese. Even a km or two of Australian suburban roads built by Australian contractors takes a decade to finish because the longer it takes the more money the people associated with the project make. Australian society needs innovation, new ideas, and visionaries. I hate it when I agree with you Australia is heading nowhere at breakneck speed and will eventually hit the wall where even doing nothing will become too laborious and uneconomic. Australia could not finish a project like "China's Longest Highway in The Middle of The Ocean" in several million years which would not even start in Australia until there had been several decades-long debates before the final go ahead. Yes, even the pro and con debaters make money by delaying the projects. https://youtu.be/xagVR0cFhEc

Have you got an opinion on the matter, dave?

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 14^th, 2024 at 10:54am:

Have you got an opinion on the matter, dave?

Dave might fear being labeled an 'antiheterophobe'.

Recently, we have just had a recent downpour of about 160mm in the last 2 days. Roads have been flooded for the first time in the last 6 months. Considering the unseasonal weather conditions, we Rockhamptonites are likely to see an increase in physical weathering on our roads. I can imagine driving around in areas where the roads have been washed away. I am going to have to go and clean the gutters of my section of road, to make sure that there is no impediment to the drainage system brought about by future flooding rainfall, expected in the coming months.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 14^th, 2024 at 11:48am:

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 14th, 2024 at 10:54am: Have you got an opinion on the matter, dave? Dave might fear being labeled an 'antiheterophobe'.

That is something people would never label you.

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 12^th, 2024 at 3:28pm:

The M1 extension from Burleigh heads to Currumbin is now into its fifth year and showing no signs of being completed this decade. Its one of the reasons why giggles needs to go. The management of the project is equally poor as that seen in the Commonwealth Games build And that was worse than pathetic.

Who are you kidding? I moved to the GC in 2004 and they were doing roadworks on the M1 near Mudgeraba when I moved there. I moved out of the GC in 2022 and they were still doing work on the M1. There was never a year where they weren't. It might have moved up and down a few exits, but there was ALWAYS roadworks there.

They will never finish, no matter who is in govt.. They keep building for the current population, but by the time it's finished what they've done is already unable to cope with the population growth experienced during the build time.

John Smith wrote on Aug 15^th, 2024 at 3:57pm:

Who are you kidding? I moved to the GC in 2004 and they were doing roadworks on the M1 near Mudgeraba when I moved there. I moved out of the GC in 2022 and they were still doing work on the M1. There was never a year where they weren't. It might have moved up and down a few exits, but there was ALWAYS roadworks there. They will never finish, no matter who is in govt.. They keep building for the current population, but by the time it's finished what they've done is already unable to cope with the population growth experienced during the build time.

I guess they will have to decentralise the southeast corner of Qld and have some of the residents there move up here and populate our emerging suburbs in Parkhurst and Glenlee.

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 15^th, 2024 at 4:32pm:

John Smith wrote on Aug 15th, 2024 at 3:57pm: Who are you kidding? I moved to the GC in 2004 and they were doing roadworks on the M1 near Mudgeraba when I moved there. I moved out of the GC in 2022 and they were still doing work on the M1. There was never a year where they weren't. It might have moved up and down a few exits, but there was ALWAYS roadworks there. They will never finish, no matter who is in govt.. They keep building for the current population, but by the time it's finished what they've done is already unable to cope with the population growth experienced during the build time. I guess they will have to decentralise the southeast corner of Qld and have some of the residents there move up here and populate our emerging suburbs in Parkhurst and Glenlee.

Most sane people don't want to move that far north. The humidity is bad enough on the GC.

John Smith wrote on Aug 16^th, 2024 at 7:25am:

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 15th, 2024 at 4:32pm: John Smith wrote on Aug 15th, 2024 at 3:57pm: Who are you kidding? I moved to the GC in 2004 and they were doing roadworks on the M1 near Mudgeraba when I moved there. I moved out of the GC in 2022 and they were still doing work on the M1. There was never a year where they weren't. It might have moved up and down a few exits, but there was ALWAYS roadworks there. They will never finish, no matter who is in govt.. They keep building for the current population, but by the time it's finished what they've done is already unable to cope with the population growth experienced during the build time. I guess they will have to decentralise the southeast corner of Qld and have some of the residents there move up here and populate our emerging suburbs in Parkhurst and Glenlee. Most sane people don't want to move that far north. The humidity is bad enough on the GC.

Rockhampton usually has a dry heat. It is only during those 35°C days that end in afternoon storms that we see oppressive conditions.

We had a rain event recently up here. 200mm of rain in 2 days. Gave people reason to think that things are not so bad with the weather here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W67uh7LFny8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mstLRNdkiw8&feature=youtu.be

Vast majority of sane people stop at 1770 .

If you need to go further north I hope you have one hell of a extension cord as power supply can be pretty hit and miss .

They reply on the rest the state for Power generation.

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 21^st, 2024 at 11:27pm:

Vast majority of sane people stop at 1770 . If you need to go further north I hope you have one hell of a extension cord as power supply can be pretty hit and miss . They reply on the rest the state for Power generation.

The Rockhampton Ring Road will include building a new railway line bypassing the town.

http://queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Planyourtrip/networkmap

There are no plans  ;D

I feel cheap and used.

Well played  8-)

I can admit when I am wrong. I must have misread the RRR proposal. I thought that there would be a rail line to go along the Ring Road bypass. Our current railway bridge is so out of date and run down that it needs to be brought down or made into a pedestrian bridge. I really wish they turn the bridge into a pedestrian bridge. I will bring that up in my next video.

Guys, back off the heckling.

The face mask is just a gimmick.

When I want to reveal my real face, I will do so when I feel like it. You do not have my permission to record me.

2 videos updated.

A blast from the past. Lonnie Donegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI4nRD-DRpk

Thank you, Ltyc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGTJ1wwG_lc

updated

The Ring road is the most exciting thing to happen in Rockhampton since JB-P's death.

Rockhampton's denizens must be beside themselves with joy.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Sep 9^th, 2024 at 1:27pm:

The Ring road is the most exciting thing to happen in Rockhampton since JB-P's death. Rockhampton's denizens must be beside themselves with joy.

Definitely.

That drive I did down to Yeppoon, a couple of days ago, really opened my eyes to how hard this region works. We Capricornians are the ultimate badasses. Equipped with the state of the art firepower.

I am so glad to be proven wrong about comments beforehand.

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 9^th, 2024 at 1:33pm:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Sep 9th, 2024 at 1:27pm: The Ring road is the most exciting thing to happen in Rockhampton since JB-P's death. Rockhampton's denizens must be beside themselves with joy. Definitely. That drive I did down to Yeppoon, a couple of days ago, really opened my eyes to how hard this region works. We Capricornians are the ultimate badasses. Equipped with the state of the art firepower. I am so glad to be proven wrong about comments beforehand.

Banana power?

Laugh till you cry wrote on Sep 9^th, 2024 at 1:37pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 9th, 2024 at 1:33pm: Laugh till you cry wrote on Sep 9th, 2024 at 1:27pm: The Ring road is the most exciting thing to happen in Rockhampton since JB-P's death. Rockhampton's denizens must be beside themselves with joy. Definitely. That drive I did down to Yeppoon, a couple of days ago, really opened my eyes to how hard this region works. We Capricornians are the ultimate badasses. Equipped with the state of the art firepower. I am so glad to be proven wrong about comments beforehand. Banana power?

Definitely.

I play 500 cards with an engineer bloke who has been working on this ring road. He told me it will be open within the next two months.

Lack of explosives is a problem but the ring road will get around it.

Aussie wrote on Sep 10^th, 2024 at 4:50pm:

I play 500 cards with an engineer bloke who has been working on this ring road. He told me it will be open within the next two months.

I would say that I could play a game of poker with you and outbid you. But, I reckon you would probably look at my cards when I let my guard down.

chimera wrote on Sep 10^th, 2024 at 6:52pm:

Lack of explosives is a problem but the ring road will get around it.

What have they have been using for "Fire in the sky"?

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 11^th, 2024 at 6:01pm:

chimera wrote on Sep 10th, 2024 at 6:52pm: Lack of explosives is a problem but the ring road will get around it. What have they have been using for "Fire in the sky"?

Donated anus gas.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Sep 11^th, 2024 at 6:03pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 11th, 2024 at 6:01pm: chimera wrote on Sep 10th, 2024 at 6:52pm: Lack of explosives is a problem but the ring road will get around it. What have they have been using for "Fire in the sky"? Donated anus gas.

Nahhhh.

Videos updated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzaAzsLccoM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Gv_o2CPo4

UnSubRocky wrote on Apr 4^th, 2023 at 9:24pm:

https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0028/54577/RRR.jpg Rockhampton Ring Road With the expanding town of Rockhampton turning into a city, the congestion of the roads over both bridges has meant that there is a need for not only another bridge over town, but a way to decongest traffic for road trains looking to bypass the town. Quote: The Rockhampton Ring Road is a long-term, visionary project for the Bruce Highway. It will unlock future economic growth and deliver significant benefits including improved flood resilience, freight efficiencies and road safety, and reduced travel times Both the state and federal governments are committed to delivering the Rockhampton Ring Road project. Early works are underway, including service relocations and activities to ready the road corridor alignment for construction. In early December 2022, the Australian and Queensland governments agreed to get the first construction phase of Rockhampton Ring Road underway in 2023. Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads, https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/Rockhampton-Ring-Road, accessed 4th of April, 2023. Given the RockyNats underway soon in April (the 7th of April, 2023), last year's RockyNats was a success, bringing in 52,000 patrons to the region. This year's RockyNats is certain to continue the success. People have already made their way to Rockhampton in anticipation of the event. And although this event is a once a year event, the undeniable fact that Rockhampton is a growing region means that the movement of transportation north and south of town needs to be unimpeded. Rockhampton also has the dubious distinction of having a rail network that runs through town. Along with the new road bypass, an train line is set to be made near the bypass so that the electrification of the trainline can be made northwards. Among the reasons for the Rockhampton Ring Road Project, it will: Improves safety; Increases capacity; Improves network efficiency; Increases traffic flow; Reduces peak hour congestion; Better road access; Reduces travel time; Contributes to regional growth; Improves ride quality; Improves flood immunity; and Contributes to economy

TMR calling Rocky a town?

Rockies population is 84,000 - it was declared a City in 1902 - 122 years ago.

It has been one of QLDs largest regional cities for nearly as long.

The only reason it has fallen to 8th largest is because of the massive population increases in the south east corner.

The clowns in the TMR Headquarters in Brisbane probably don't even know where it is.

UnSubRocky wrote on Apr 29^th, 2023 at 3:53pm:

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 29th, 2023 at 5:25am: That's not a road ring - that's a preventative fence around the local Aborassic Park to keep all the Ferals in ..... it's a Queensland special all inclusive Aborassic Park... they only discriminate up that way when it suits them...... piece of land here... beach access there... start a few small wars everywhere... that's what happens when you have a government apparatus filled with dopey sheilas from the cities who have the strangest ideas... We are getting a ring road so that truckers can bypass Rockhampton (apart from the stop they will take at the northern side of Rockhampton). Perhaps we will see the electrification of the rail network north of Rockhampton (as the railway will too bypass Rockhampton). No more need to be concerned about the trains crossing in town. Maybe we can get a tram line to run between north and south Rockhampton, in the disused trainline's place. Rockhampton will finally get some growing room for people to conduct business and live in comfort. I look forward to the next 10 years.

it won't happen - why would they electrify north of Rocky when they have the diesel Tilt Trains that run through to Cairns?

What about rail container freight that comes into Rocky for unloading?

I can't see Aurizon or Pacific National building a new freight rail yard along side a bypass line.

The whole length of Bruce Highway needs billions spent on it ...I can't see this being done as any sort of priority.

Have you thought of any downsides to a road/rail bypass to a city the size of Rocky?

Job losses perhaps?

And all so you can do your illegal speed runs around the city & because of the Tappet Heads coming to your Summer Nats(Yank Term) ::)

Laugh till you cry wrote on Aug 6^th, 2024 at 2:20pm:

This will give Rockhammers the justification for driving around in circles. There doesn't seem to be another purpose. I drove in Brisbane in 1971 and the road signs appeared to be designed to prevent anyone finding their way to the exit.

Driving in Brisbane in 1971 was a piece of piss - just like a big country town.

Wanna try doing it now & worrying about signage.  ;D

John Smith wrote on Aug 15^th, 2024 at 3:57pm:

Daves2017 wrote on Aug 12th, 2024 at 3:28pm: The M1 extension from Burleigh heads to Currumbin is now into its fifth year and showing no signs of being completed this decade. Its one of the reasons why giggles needs to go. The management of the project is equally poor as that seen in the Commonwealth Games build And that was worse than pathetic. Who are you kidding? I moved to the GC in 2004 and they were doing roadworks on the M1 near Mudgeraba when I moved there. I moved out of the GC in 2022 and they were still doing work on the M1. There was never a year where they weren't. It might have moved up and down a few exits, but there was ALWAYS roadworks there. They will never finish, no matter who is in govt.. They keep building for the current population, but by the time it's finished what they've done is already unable to cope with the population growth experienced during the build time.

So Albanese needs to cut the unprecedented migration numbers. The increased interstate migration hasn't helped either.

Aussie wrote on Sep 10^th, 2024 at 4:50pm:

I play 500 cards with an engineer bloke who has been working on this ring road. He told me it will be open within the next two months.

;D

Gnads wrote on Sep 22^nd, 2024 at 11:10am:

TMR calling Rocky a town? Rockies population is 84,000 - it was declared a City in 1902 - 122 years ago. It has been one of QLDs largest regional cities for nearly as long. The only reason it has fallen to 8th largest is because of the massive population increases in the south east corner. The clowns in the TMR Headquarters in Brisbane probably don't even know where it is.

Rockhampton's population is roughly 100,000, if you include a 20km radius of the town from the East Street Mall. That skims part of Gracemere and includes Cawarral and Rockyview.

Rockhampton was instrumental in housing the Americans in the Second World War Two, as part of a campus. Given the importance of the Americans in supporting the safety of the Australians in WW2, it is imperative that we honour our ANZUS alliance -- since then has become "AUKUS".

Gnads wrote on Sep 22^nd, 2024 at 11:19am:

it won't happen - why would they electrify north of Rocky when they have the diesel Tilt Trains that run through to Cairns? What about rail container freight that comes into Rocky for unloading? I can't see Aurizon or Pacific National building a new freight rail yard along side a bypass line. The whole length of Bruce Highway needs billions spent on it ...I can't see this being done as any sort of priority. Have you thought of any downsides to a road/rail bypass to a city the size of Rocky? Job losses perhaps? And all so you can do your illegal speed runs around the city & because of the Tappet Heads coming to your Summer Nats(Yank Term) ::)

With the amount of trains that run through town here, it would not be a problem for me to see a Rocky Ring Rail.

I am looking to record a train noise over the Rail Bridge. In coming decades, we should see the Denison Street Railway become a central tram station. We could see people be transported to Yeppoon and Gracemere in cheap modern carriages.

Rockhampton could become a modern city with traditionalist routes.

Plans are underway to create an animism heavy metal band from CQ.

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 22^nd, 2024 at 2:01pm:

Gnads wrote on Sep 22nd, 2024 at 11:19am: it won't happen - why would they electrify north of Rocky when they have the diesel Tilt Trains that run through to Cairns? What about rail container freight that comes into Rocky for unloading? I can't see Aurizon or Pacific National building a new freight rail yard along side a bypass line. The whole length of Bruce Highway needs billions spent on it ...I can't see this being done as any sort of priority. Have you thought of any downsides to a road/rail bypass to a city the size of Rocky? Job losses perhaps? And all so you can do your illegal speed runs around the city & because of the Tappet Heads coming to your Summer Nats(Yank Term) ::) With the amount of trains that run through town here, it would not be a problem for me to see a Rocky Ring Rail. I am looking to record a train noise over the Rail Bridge. In coming decades, we should see the Denison Street Railway become a central tram station. We could see people be transported to Yeppoon and Gracemere in cheap modern carriages. Rockhampton could become a modern city with traditionalist routes.

All about you ey?

You didn't address extra costs for relocating a shunting yard & container freight loading/unloading facility.... nor the possibility of job losses.

And tell me why you want to see one type of railway vehicles removed & replaced with another?

You do realise Rockhampton still has a depot for Train Drivers belonging to 2 companies Aurizon & Pacific National that work freight trains to Mackay, Maryborough & Emerald?

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 22^nd, 2024 at 3:34pm:

Plans are underway to create an animism heavy metal band from CQ.

Relevance to a Ring Road around Rocky being?

Gnads wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 8:41am:

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 22nd, 2024 at 3:34pm: heavy metal band from CQ. Relevance to a Ring Road around Rocky being?

Smorgen to supply Sydney ring road.
Smorgon Steel Group managing director Ray Horsburgh said the project would require a minimum of 40,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel, worth $32 million, over two years.

Gnads wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 8:41am:

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 22nd, 2024 at 3:34pm: Plans are underway to create an animism heavy metal band from CQ. Relevance to a Ring Road around Rocky being?

This is my topic. If you don't like my post, you may be moved on to at topic that you have demonstrated considerable knowledge and insight.

Gnads wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 8:40am:

USR: Quote: With the amount of trains that run through town here, it would not be a problem for me to see a Rocky Ring Rail. I am looking to record a train noise over the Rail Bridge. In coming decades, we should see the Denison Street Railway become a central tram station. We could see people be transported to Yeppoon and Gracemere in cheap modern carriages. Rockhampton could become a modern city with traditionalist routes. All about you ey? You didn't address extra costs for relocating a shunting yard & container freight loading/unloading facility.... nor the possibility of job losses. And tell me why you want to see one type of railway vehicles removed & replaced with another? You do realise Rockhampton still has a depot for Train Drivers belonging to 2 companies Aurizon & Pacific National that work freight trains to Mackay, Maryborough & Emerald?

Being the son of an.... early retiree, who took a VER in order to save the jobs of his cohorts, I figure that the idea of having train drivers push carriages through Rockhampton and then get attached to an electrified train north of the town somewhere is something that has little bearing on my own personal welfare.

Long-term thinking suggests that the railway bridge could do with some pedestrian bridge upgrades to safety and security. When that is completed, say, by the end of 2025, we should be able to see our town be as modern as any other Southern Qld city.

Then again, with the amount of flooding that takes place every three years in this region, especially in the Mackay/Sarina region, the concept of electrifying northward would likely make the proposal redundant immediately.

chimera wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 10:32am:

Gnads wrote on Sep 23rd, 2024 at 8:41am: UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 22nd, 2024 at 3:34pm: heavy metal band from CQ. Relevance to a Ring Road around Rocky being? Smorgen to supply Sydney ring road. Smorgon Steel Group managing director Ray Horsburgh said the project would require a minimum of 40,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel, worth $32 million, over two years.

You missed the point of what I was writing.

I did a walk around the East Street Mall, a few weeks ago. I was all masked up, and I looked very suspicious to police that saw me walking around. The only thing that kept me looking respectable was the fact that I downed two glasses of water at the Giddy Goat cafe, within a matter of minutes.

The band that was playing, down near the BoatHouse, was awesome. But, perhaps we need a heavy metal band with animistic thematics for the Darumbal region. So far, I am only "okay" on drums.

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 8:56pm:

I was all masked up, and I looked very suspicious to police that saw me walking around.

That 'mask', was it your turbo-fan racing helmet for burning the bitumen?  With heavy metal boom-boxes at 800kmh.

chimera wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 9:16pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 23rd, 2024 at 8:56pm: I was all masked up, and I looked very suspicious to police that saw me walking around. That 'mask', was it your turbo-fan racing helmet for burning the bitumen?  With heavy metal boom-boxes at 800kmh.

If you say so. I have yet to leave any burning rubber marks on the roads of Rockhampton, during my speed runs. I also have a very efficient driving style. Think Bathurst, without the speeding.

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 9:22pm:

Think Bathurst, without the speeding.

No can't do it. My head hurts.

chimera wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 9:32pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 23rd, 2024 at 9:22pm: Think Bathurst, without the speeding. No can't do it. My head hurts.

How often does it hurt? The only pain relief medication for that is a good 10 lap revision of the final stages of any of the Bathurst races.

Save the life of someone in your neighbourhood.

I have immense respect for the regional police, fire, and ambulance officers who have to put up with the brutality which the violent drug dealers inflict on the community.

I know that I don't have the regional record for fastest time around this route. But I might have an efficiency rating that is through the roof.

I drove from Lakes Creek railway crossing to Emu Park in 20 minutes: 7:35pm to 7:55pm.
Stopped at a pub. Had a beer for 5 minutes, whilst my engine cooled.
Drove to Cool waters at 8:15pm. Drove to Yeppoon Main beach. Not sure of the time.
Got to Dominos Yeppoon around 8:30pm.

Got back in the car at 8:35pm. Drove from the store to Ampol in Rockhampton in about 22 minutes.

The real kicker is that I only used up 10 litres of petrol for the whole journey: Rockhampton to Emu Park.
Emu Park to Yeppoon.
Yeppoon to Rockhampton.

85 minutes to complete the journey.

My fuel tank is about 45 litres.

Filling up at Ampol, I paid $10 for 91 octane petrol. But, I had been filling my car with 95 octane petrol, for my "Uber" deliveries.

I turned the car engine back on, after washing the windscreen with the squeegy. The fuel guage went from 30% full to just under halfway.

26/09/2024.

Not driving any more than 10kmh over the limit for the whole journey. I did overtake a car along Nerimbera region (at the overtaking lane). Did 115kmh to overtake.

Dipped my headlights for a car that I was following, near the turn-off along Emu Park Road.

"UnSubRocky Route".

I weigh 92kg.

97.8 km was the total journey.

I spent $10 to fill the fuel tank towards the half-full tank, at the Ampol Service station, near the Glenmore Tavern. The fuel tank is 45 litres. Cost of the fuel, according to my receipt is $1.659/L. Paid at 21:09 pm.

The car has recently been serviced. About early September. Cost me about $420 in total for the servicing. 2009 model car. March 2009 manufactured. Car is worth about $5000. But, it has been priceless to me.

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 8:42pm:

Gnads wrote on Sep 23rd, 2024 at 8:41am: UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 22nd, 2024 at 3:34pm: Plans are underway to create an animism heavy metal band from CQ. Relevance to a Ring Road around Rocky being? This is my topic. If you don't like my post, you may be moved on to at topic that you have demonstrated considerable knowledge and insight.

BS ... what has a heavy metal animism band got to do with Rockies Ring Road?

That's the topic of the thread.

You certainly have no insight or knowledge about anything much .... including the region in which you live. ;D

UnSubRocky wrote on Sep 23^rd, 2024 at 8:50pm:

Gnads wrote on Sep 23rd, 2024 at 8:40am: USR: Quote: With the amount of trains that run through town here, it would not be a problem for me to see a Rocky Ring Rail. I am looking to record a train noise over the Rail Bridge. In coming decades, we should see the Denison Street Railway become a central tram station. We could see people be transported to Yeppoon and Gracemere in cheap modern carriages. Rockhampton could become a modern city with traditionalist routes. All about you ey? You didn't address extra costs for relocating a shunting yard & container freight loading/unloading facility.... nor the possibility of job losses. And tell me why you want to see one type of railway vehicles removed & replaced with another? You do realise Rockhampton still has a depot for Train Drivers belonging to 2 companies Aurizon & Pacific National that work freight trains to Mackay, Maryborough & Emerald? Being the son of an.... early retiree, who took a VER in order to save the jobs of his cohorts, I figure that the idea of having train drivers push carriages through Rockhampton and then get attached to an electrified train north of the town somewhere is something that has little bearing on my own personal welfare. Long-term thinking suggests that the railway bridge could do with some pedestrian bridge upgrades to safety and security. When that is completed, say, by the end of 2025, we should be able to see our town be as modern as any other Southern Qld city.

As I said  - all about you.

And you further prove your stupidity because there are no "electric" trains running north of Rocky.

The north coast electrification stops in Rocky rail yard.... but goes west of Rocky via Rocklands & Gracemere to Emerald to service the coal fields.

You really are a clueless twat pretending your intelligence/knowledge.

You live there & know SFA. Life spent in a haze.

Gnads wrote on Sep 27^th, 2024 at 6:06pm:

BS ... what has a heavy metal animism band got to do with Rockies Ring Road? That's the topic of the thread. You certainly have no insight or knowledge about anything much .... including the region in which you live. ;D

I don't care for your tone today. Animism has a special place in Rockhampton's cultural history. My own type of religion happens to be Woden. Although, I have been unpracticed for a long time. Maybe that is why I go cross-eyed more often than not, during communion at Mum's church services.

Thank you for motivating myself to be a better person.

Gnads wrote on Sep 27^th, 2024 at 6:13pm:

As I said  - all about you. And you further prove your stupidity because there are no "electric" trains running north of Rocky. The north coast electrification stops in Rocky rail yard.... but goes west of Rocky via Rocklands & Gracemere to Emerald to service the coal fields. You really are a clueless twat pretending your intelligence/knowledge. You live there & know SFA. Life spent in a haze.

Y'know, Gnads... that last sentence really sums up my last 5 years. "Life spent in a haze".

The remainder of your post is rather inaccurate.

I wish I had you in my army, though. We need people like you.

What is the regional record for 1.4 litres of scotch consumption in a 24-hour-period for a type 2 diabetic on antidiabetes medication?

My "ex" girlfriend set me that task yesterday.

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