Darling Downs Residents Association Inc.
Thomas Road Upgrade
A Noise Wall to Protect the Community
Introduction:
Many Darling Downs residents and users of the Darling Downs Equestrian Park (DDEP) are expressing concern about the forthcoming Thomas Road Upgrade and its impact on the safety of equine activities in the area. During the meeting on 8 February 2024, Mr Hugh Jones, MLA, Member for Darling Range, requested relevant information on the issues.
Therefore, the Darling Downs Residents Association (DDRA) is providing pertinent information so that our local member of parliament can investigate/facilitate the implementation of a noise wall along Thomas Road, which provides appropriate support to the many constituents who utilise the DDEP.
Click on: DDRA - Proposed Noise Wall document, below
Recommendation:
It is highly recommended that the design of the Thomas Road Upgrade be amended to
include an appropriate noise wall where the Hopkinson Access and Comic Loop South trails run
parallel to the road. The footprint of these types of noise walls is generally thin, so this should not
change the overall design significantly.
If we are going to be diligent in our duty of care to a large user community, providing a noise wall
along this stretch of the trails in the DDEP will be essential.
