2019 – Page 12 – Paluma – our village in the mist

TMR Range Road Update Thursday 21 February

From: Engagement Northern <engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au>
Subject: Update for Mt Spec Road, Paluma
Date: 21 February 2019 at 12:11:09 pm AEST

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is pleased to share that substantial progress has been made this week to remove debris from Mt Spec Road, following the record rainfall and resulting landslips.

Both lanes of the road have now been cleared of debris, and an assessment of the significant cultural and heritage features of the area has been undertaken.

We expect to remove the last of the stockpiled material in the coming days. Geotechnical engineers are currently assessing the range slopes for stability. This investigation will inform us if further works are required to stabilise the slopes prior to removing the travel restrictions currently in place. A further update on our progress will be provided tomorrow.

Kind Regards,

Dana
Customer and Stakeholder Management | North Queensland Region
Program Delivery and OperationsBranch | Infrastructure Management and Delivery Division | Department of Transport and Main Roads, Floor 5 | Townsville Government Office Building | 445 Flinders Street | Townsville Qld 4810
PO Box 1089 | Townsville Qld 4810
1800 625 648
engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au
www.tmr.qld.gov.au

TMR Range Road Update Week of 18 to 22 February

Apologies for late posting!

A celebration of Roy Mackay’s life.

Roy Mackay’s family can now confirm plans for the celebration of Roy’s long, full and incredibly rich life. This event will be held at the Paluma Village Hall from 2pm on Sunday 21st April, after the Easter market.

A barbecue and refreshments will be provided and further beverages will be available from the bar.

After the current period of grief and mourning that many of us are going through, this will be an opportunity to celebrate his life with love, happiness and respect.

We look forward to seeing all of you who knew Roy, who would like to join us and are able to do so.

Anyone who would like to say a few words about Roy will be able to after family members have done so. To assist with planning it would help (but isn’t essential) if those wishing to speak could let David Mackay know by email: kdavidmackay@gmail.com

Thank you.

Vale Roy Mackay – a message from the Mackay family

Roy David Mackay passed away peacefully in his sleep at Regis, Kirwan, on 12 February 2019.
Roy’s wishes were that there be no service at his cremation.

So that family and friends (from Paluma and elsewhere) can pay tribute to the incredible life that was his, an event celebrating his life is being planned for Paluma. Once arrangements have been finalised another notice will be posted on Paluma.org with the details.
The family would like to thank the Paluma community for their support of Roy, particularly in his twilight years, and to the family since his passing.

Kind regards,
David Mackay

Vale Roy Mackay

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we post the news that one of Paluma’s most beloved and admired residents, Roy Mackay has passed away.

Roy passed peacefully at 9.15 PM on Tuesday 12 February at the Regis Aged Care facility in the company of his long-time companion Colwyn Campbell and his dear friend Beth Snewin. Roy was 90 years of age.

Our sincere condolences to Roy’s family and to Colwyn at this sad time.