“THE roadbase used on Keanes Road would be better suited to growing tomatoes!”
That’s the opinion of Keanes Road resident Keith Hopper who has lived beside the road for 70 years.
During those seven decades, Keith, has witnessed the road being repaired and constructed many times.
“The good people of Rosewood should know that if things look bad, there is always someone else worse off,” he said.
“Currently the state of Keanes Road has to triumph over many other roads that are in need of works in the Rosewood area, patching potholes is not good enough and it has been like this for months.
“I think I may have to send the bill for replacing my shock absorbers on my car to the Ipswich City Council to see if they are inclined to reimburse me.”
Keith added that several families live along Keanes Road, who use the road at least twice daily.
“The potholes are driving hazards and the water that sits along the side of the road is a breeding zone for mosquitoes, this is a health hazard that we as residents have to endure,” he said.
“I do have an alternative back entrance to our property in the dry weather, no such luck for the other poor families who have to put up with this every day.”
He said Council was aware of the state of the road.
“I pointed it out to a group of managers when council staff were present to talk about the construction of a new bridge on this road across the Bremer River.
“It was agreed by all at that time that the road was rough.”
The Moreton Border News contacted the Ipswich City Council and the following response was received.
Division 4 Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said that council was aware that the extreme weather in early 2022 “has had some impacts on our roads”.
“Our gravel maintenance team are scheduled to commence programmed resheeting on Keanes Road, Rosewood on Monday (October 17).
“Additionally, our capital delivery program includes a bridge replacement project for Keanes Road that is currently scheduled to commence construction in December.
“This project involves the replacement of the timber bridge on Keanes Road, including the construction of a small area of sealed road directly adjacent each side of the bridge, followed by approximately 110 metres of gravel road.
“The total length of these works is approximately 320 metres.”
