Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall as a Category 2 cyclone at 8pm, 13 December 2023. It delivered 3.2 metres of rain in less than a week, and 4.2 metres in the space of two months.
The event caused significant damage to Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road and numerous other sites across the shire.
Repair crews have been working at multiple sites since 21 December 2023, and it is our aim to keep the community abreast of progress being made at each of the different locations along Cape Tribulation Road and Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road.
A weekly newsletter is distributed every Friday, summing up progress in the previous weeks, and what activities are planned for the following week.
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Quick Road Status
Cape Tribulation Road is open to all standard vehicles through to Madja Boardwalk. There are weight and length restrictions along the route which are detailed below.
| ROAD | OPEN | CLOSED | DETAILS |
| Cape Tribulation Rd – Alexandra Range | All traffic from 5:00am to midnight daily
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Vehicles must be less than 15.1 metres in length and no more than 25 tonnes | |
| Cape Tribulation Rd –Through to Madja Boardwalk | All travellers
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5am to Midnight | |
| Cape Tribulation Rd –Noah Creek | All travellers | The bridge has a 16 tonnes load limit.
The causeway is open subject to tides |
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| Cape Tribulation Rd –Noah Range | All travellers. | Open 5am to midnight | |
| Rykers Road | All travellers. | No time restrictions | |
| Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road | Closed past Rykers Road | Scheduled to open 22 June 2024 | |
| CREB Track | Closed | Contractor engaged to restore crossing at the end of Upper Daintree Road |
Queensland Reconstruction Authority
In tracking progress, it is useful to understand who funds the work and the different phases of work.
Disaster recovery repairs for essential assets, are funded under the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
Emergency Works
This refers to the immediate work done to make assets functional. It involves repairs to roads to prevent further damage e.g. shore up banks to prevent further erosion, and/or clear debris from roads so traffic can pass safely.
This work can be done immediately by Council with the knowledge that all or most of the costs will be covered by QRA.
Permanent Repairs
Once immediate repairs are completed, the focus turns to permanent repairs. This requires geotechnical assessments and surveys to prepare options to restore roads to their original condition. Options are assessed, a preferred option is selected and then it is submitted to QRA for approval. Once approved, tender can be released to market and contracts awarded.
Community Reference Group
A community reference group has been created to facilitate two-way communications between the community and Council while Cape Tribulation Road and Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road are repaired. The intention is to meet weekly until roads are fully restored. The Terms of Reference and Expressions of Interest forms can be viewed and/or downloaded here. Register to become a member by 2 April 2024. First meeting scheduled for 5 April 2024.
View Terms of Reference
View the Expression of Interest
Future Newsletter Editions
If you are not already registered to receive email updates, or you would like to subscribe to daily SMS updates or are interested in being a member of the Community Reference Group, or have any questions or concerns, please contact Gaye Scott via email; gaye.scott@douglas.qld.gov.au or 0418 793 009.
