Category: Safety Notices

TMR Range Road Update

As promised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads last week, here is the first update on the status of the Range Road up to Paluma. These will appear on Tuesdays and Fridays until all work has been completed. If you would like to receive these reports directly by email please send a request to: engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au

Update for residents and the community of Paluma, Hidden Valley and surrounds

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) wishes to provide you with an important update regarding the current status of Mount Spec Road, which has been severely impacted by the recent weather event in early February.

Due to extensive landslips and debris, Mount Spec Road remains closed to all traffic. Our work crews are working diligently to assess the damage and implement the necessary steps to restore accessibility.

Assessment of Mount Spec Road remains our priority over the coming weeks.

Image of Mount Spec Road is current and was captured as part of recent road inspections. Source: TMR
  • Mount Spec Road was closed following the severe weather event and remains inaccessible to traffic and walkers due to extensive landslips and debris.
  • Assessment of Mount Spec Road conditions remains our priority over the coming weeks.
  • On 7 February 2025, TMR crews carried out an inspection of Mount Spec Road, however, were only able to assess three to four kilometres of the road.
  • As of 14 February 2025, TMR have successfully cut a single-lane path approximately 17 kilometres on MountSpec Road towards Paluma.
  • TMR have recommenced on the ground assessments of Mount Spec Road and will work towards reopening the road as soon as possible, weather and conditions permitting.
Image of Mount Spec Road is current and was captured as part of recent road inspections. Source: TMR
Image of Mount Spec Road is current and was captured as part of recent road inspections. Source: TMR

Community Updates

TMR’s Northern District, Customer and Stakeholder Management (CSM) team will provide two updates each week to the community of Paluma:

  • Tuesdays: An overview of planned works for the week
  • Fridays: A progress update on completed and ongoingworks.

These updates will continue until the road is fully reopened. In some cases, updates may indicate that there is no new information; however, this ensures ongoing communication and reassures you that the CSM team is available to answer any questions. Safety is TMR’s highest priority.

Update on Defibrillator at the Community Hall

The Rural Fire Service defibrillator, which normally resides in the fire truck, has been moved to the box at the Hall entrance so it is available in the case of an emergency until the PDCA unit is back from service. The RFS has agreed that whenever the PDCA unit is out of commission, or out for service, the RFS unit will be moved to the Hall entrance.