Disaster recovery works on Mount Sylvia Road in the Lockyer Valley are now complete, including extensive improvements to five floodways. Works to restore the road to its pre-disaster function commenced in July 2024, while detailed planning was undertaken for improved floodway designs. Mount Sylvia Road is now more resilient to
The Gatton-Helidon Road safety upgrades project has been completed ahead of schedule, delivering a safer drive for Lockyer Valley motorists. The works have improved traffic flow due to the removal of hazards in the road corridor, and upgrades at key intersections. Thank you to the community for their patience during
Toowoomba, South West Queensland to benefit from the Crisafulli Government’s landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund. Residential Activation Fund to deliver $28.2 million towards four critical infrastructure projects. At least half of the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund dedicated to fast-tracking regional housing projects. Queenslanders have now seen 10 months
The Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures was a fantastic celebration of the many diverse nations who are represented in our region.
Queensland Government delivers foundation for fresh start by backing hospital expansion, roads and schools. New Primary School for Ripley Valley and new Special Schools at Ipswich West and Springfield-Redbank. $4 million for a detailed business case for a Second River Crossing across the Bremer River in Central Ipswich. Budget funds the delivery
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is implementing a range of measures to increase monitoring at a large, slow-moving landslide, which is affecting a section of Gatton–Clifton Road at Mount Whitestone. Safety of road users is our priority and the measures are implemented to improve responsiveness to changing
Anzac Day 2025 This year marks 110 years since the Gallipoli landing, a defining moment that gave birth to the Anzac legend. I attended Anzac Day services at Laidley, Hatton Vale, Forest Hill, Gatton, Helidon, and school services at Sophia College, Lockyer District High School, and Hatton Vale State School
The 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated a diverse group of volunteers and community organisations for their dedication and service. Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald MP attended the Somerset Regional Council Awards Ceremony on 24 January and the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Awards on 26 January. “There are so many hard-working
Today marked the beginning of the 58th Parliament, starting with the swearing-in of Members, followed by the official opening ceremony led by the Governor of Queensland. For the Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald, it is his third time being sworn in. “I am incredibly proud to represent my community,” Mr.
An LNP Government will make a major investment to help flood proof Laidley if elected on Saturday. LNP Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said the devastation of the Australia Day floods in 2013, when floodwaters inundated the township of Laidley, would stay with him forever. He was the Senior Sergeant
