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Subscriber only The Fraser Coast s population rate is expected to grow at a faster rate than Bundaberg s a new report reveals. Compiled by the State Government s statistician s office, the Queensland Regional Profiles report details projected population figures and reveals that unlike the 2016-21 model, which had Bundaberg s growth ahead, the Fraser Coast is expected to take the lead going forward. Fraser Coast councillor David Lee believes this only adds weight to the argument Bundaberg is no longer the appropriate place for the region s only Level 5 hospital and the site of the current Hervey Bay hospital is not going to be able to meet demand in the future.
One of the busiest intersections in Hervey Bay is set to become safer with electrical and excavation works starting Monday 15 February to pave the way for the installation of traffic lights in early 2022.
Deputy Mayor Darren Everard said the intersection of Boundary Road, Robert Street and Hughes Road was particularly busy around school drop off and pick up times.
“The intersection services three schools – Urangan High, Sandy Straits State School and Star of the Sea Primary School – as well as a childcare centre. Boundary Road is also one of the major east-west thoroughfares in the Bay connecting to the airport and the medical precinct.”