Bridge named after Elizabeth Grigor The bridge over the Stanley River has been renamed to honour the legacy of Peachester identity, Elizabeth Grigor. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said the bridge was a fitting tribute and lasting public memorial to an important part of the community’s history. “I took up the cause to name the bridge in honour of Elizabeth after her granddaughter came to me with the idea,” Mr Powell said. “It is easy to forget our history and naming the bridge after Elizabeth reminds us of the important role these pioneering families played in developing our community. “Her husband, William Grigor, was an early settler in Peachester and ran a sawmill where the bridge is now located which quickly became a focal point for the budding Peachester township.
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Mrs Grigor cutting the ribbon in 1923
The descendants and relatives of Elizabeth Grigor, with Member for Glass House Andrew Powell and Helen Page, Chairman of the Peachester History Committee
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“He was also one of the first elected councillors for the Landsborough Shire in 1912. “Together the Grigors played a vital role in establishing Peachester, building the Crohamhurst State School and many houses in the neighbourhood.” Regional Director Dennis Tennant said Mrs Grigor would never be forgotten thanks to the community-driven initiative to honour her contribution to the region. “Elizabeth officially opened the Stanley River Bridge in 1923 and this naming honours her place as a respected member of the community,” Mr Tennant said. The bridge which crosses Stanley River on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road was renamed in late March.
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After nearly 18 months of disruption, the Peachester Range Road has now reopened to two lanes of traffic. Transport and Main Roads Regional Director Dennis Tennant said he was sure motorists would be very pleased to see the road reopened after almost 18 months of it operating as a single lane under temporary traffic signals. Kilcoy-Beerwah Road at Peachester Range was damaged during the flooding events of January 2011 by a significant landslip on the downhill side of the road. Mr Tennant said the landslip took part of the outside laneway with it, and following emergency repairs, the road was opened as a single lane operating under traffic signals. He said the terrain and the topography of the area added to the complexity of designing a long-term solution to the damage. “We have now excavated the uphill side and have moved the road an additional three metres away
from the downhill slope to improve both safety and drainage at this location," he said. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said the re-opening of Peachester Range Road is music to the ears of the local community. "I again thank the residents of Peachester for their patience and understanding over ongoing delays. This road certainly wasn't without its challenges and I'm just pleased to see we got there in the end." The works were part of Operation Queenslander and funded under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Under these arrangements, the Australian Government provides 75 per cent of the funding, with 25 per cent from the Queensland Government. For further information phone 1800 459 366, email reconstruct_northcoast@tmr.qld.gov. au or visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au and search for Peachester Range.
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