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THE smallest bus in south east Queensland has been warmly welcomed by commuters in Ipswichâs rapidly growing south east pocket, with an increase in the number of people jumping on board despite many turning away from public transport during COVID-19.
Patronage numbers dropped drastically across the city during the pandemic but the 18-seat Hino Poncho bus in Springfield is carrying more passengers now than it did at the same time last year.
The mini bus was introduced in January last year for the new 533 Spring Mountain route.
Jordan MP Charis Mullen said comparative year-to-year- data revealed a surprising result.
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JORDAN MP Charis Mullen says the construction of the stateâs largest park ânâ ride facility in Springfield is a crucial piece of infrastructure for the rapidly growing area and congestion around the facility would be eased when the cityâs largest road upgrade is completed.
Construction of the facility, which will cost $44.5 million, started in September and it is expected to be finished by early next year.
It will create 1100 new parking spaces with the multi-storey car park located on the off-ramp of the Centenary Motorway towards Springfield Central. The $44.5 million facility is expected to be built by early next year.
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By Editor | March 17, 2021
By ERIC X. VICCARO
EVICCARO@STEGENHERALD.COM
INDEPENDENCE Ste. Genevieve junior wrestlers Isabel Basler and Maggie Myracle both showed they belonged on the state’s grandest stage.
Basler recorded a fourth-place finish in the 127-pound weight class while classmate Myracle fought hard for fifth at 195 pounds during the Missouri State High School Activities Association state meet on Tuesday, March 9, at Cable Dahmer Arena.
Each girl saw the spotlight, being on the podium for the closing ceremonies.
They also brought home a medal as a sign of their dedication and determination in the growing sport of girls’ wrestling.
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UPDATE, 6pm: One person has been taken to hospital following a âhead-onâ collision at Springfield Central late Tuesday afternoon.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman confirmed two others were assessed by paramedics at the scene, which occurred just before 5pm.
The pair did not require further treatment.
She said one patient had been taken to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition.
Centenary Hwy has since been reopened to motorists.
Queensland Traffic reported heavy congestion on the Logan Mwy as result.
UPDATE, 5.30pm: Paramedics are currently assessing two patients at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the Centenary Hwy.