A number of vital post- Tropical Cyclone Jasper recovery projects have been put to market. These are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
These projects will lead to improved resilience, safety and reduce traffic delays.
There is a tender for the rectification works at Noah Range for the removal of a large vegetation mass, boulders and loose debris. It remains on the slope above Cape Tribulation Road following a major landslip in December 2023. Repairs to the road will be undertaken as well.
Work will begin on Noah Range in October with critical milestones to be completed, weather permitting, by the end of the year, and further works following the wet season.
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said it was an important project for the community that have been heavily impacted by the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
“Earlier this year Council and contractors did an amazing job removing debris that continued to slip on numerous occasions following the cyclone from the road and restoring access to Cape Tribulation,” Mayor Scomazzon said.
“We now want to safely control the removal of this large vegetation mass rather than waiting for Mother Nature to determine when it falls.”
“It is a delicate operation, so it is vital we find the right contractor for the job.”
The project will require an access track to be built on the side of the slope. Council has been working with consulting engineers, Jabalbina, National Parks, Traditional Owners and Wet Tropics Management Authority on how best to remove vegetation in this area and protect these significant areas.
A further two tenders – featuring 13 permanent restoration sites – have been put out to market on Alexandra Range.
The range suffered devastating landslip damage following the post-Tropical Cyclone Jasper flooding in December 2023.
Works at either end of the range will be completed later this year.
“The number of cars and tour buses using Cape Tribulation Road has increased significantly in the second half of the year,” Mayor Scomazzon.
“Once these works are completed there will be a reduction in wait times at roadworks. That is great news for tourists and residents!”
