October 14, 2014
Kingaroy State School will be one of the next Queensland schools to receive a “flashing light” school zone.
The lights will be erected in Markwell Street to alert drivers to slow down.
Premier Campbell Newman today announced another 151 schools across Queensland would receive flashing school zone lights.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said she had been pushing for flashing lights for Kingaroy SS and believes they will help ensure local children have safer journeys to and from class each day.
“I’m really pleased Kingaroy State School has been chosen to receive flashing school zone lights in this next round of the program,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Chosen schools are selected based on a detailed risk analysis of all existing school zones in Queensland and following nominations by schools, communities and local MPs.
“This is a $10 million program and it is full year ahead of schedule which means schools like Kingaroy SS can get their lights sooner than we hoped.
“Priority has been given to school zones with a significant crash history, a high level of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, higher speed limits and visibility problems.”
