July 29, 2018
Do you have a bright idea for a name for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing?
The public has been invited to put forward suggestions for several parts of the massive project.
Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said there had been a lot of local discussion over the past year about the name.
“If you have ever wanted to be part of naming sections of a 41km road, here is your chance to put your suggestion forward,” Mr Bailey said.
Names are being sought for the 41km road, an 800m-long viaduct and new twin arch bridges which cross the new road.
“School children across the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba Regional Council areas will also have a chance to submit names for three key bridges,” Mr Bailey said.
“Schools will receive information on the nomination process, with names being submitted via principals for consideration.
“The actual toll road will administratively be known as the Warrego Highway in the east and the Gore Highway in the west.
“We have already formally received some suggestions.
“These will be considered along with the ones we receive during the official submission process, which opens Monday (July 30) and closes on Friday (September 21).”
Mr Bailey said a committee would be convened in October to review the submissions and make recommendations to the State Government.
“We are looking for names with a unique tie to the local area and significant meaning to the local community,” he said
“Name suggestions could be indigenous, fauna or flora species, local heroes, artists, sports or historical events linked to the area.
“While we are expecting a range of submissions, we suggest nominations along the lines of Rangey McRange Face, Bridgey McBridge Face and Roady McRoad Face be avoided.
“We will unveil the names at the TSRC official opening next year.”
- More information, including links to the submission page, is available online
