Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM
After almost two months, and the biggest flooding this area has seen in seven decades, the highway linking Victoria and Queensland has finally reopened south of Forbes.
Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller has welcomed the reopening of the Newell Highway. “It is so important for the Newell Highway to be open, and never more timely as schools are breaking up and travellers are on the move for the Christmas and holiday season,” Cr Miller said.
“It will be a great benefit to our township. It will be wonderful to welcome back even more tourists, families, freight operators as our town itself recovers from the prolonged floods,” Mayor Miller said.
“There are sections with reduced speed limits and damaged surfaces so please be aware of these. Most importantly, drive to the road conditions and plan ahead,” Mayor Miller said.
She thanked all the road crews who have worked tirelessly, and will continue to do so, Weddin and Bland Shire and Deputy Premier the Hon Paul Toole MP.
“Paul Toole is always mindful of looking after our regional areas. Many thanks to him for his ongoing support during these difficult times,” she said.