The Somerset Regional Council has started road upgrades on Forest Hill-Fernvale Road in Fernvale this week to support the community’s rapid growth. These improvements are designed to help with the construction of up to 2,000 new homes in the area and make the local transport network more reliable for residents and businesses.
The project is part of the Fernvale South Productivity Link and is being funded by the Queensland Government through a $2 billion state housing fund. This investment aims to prepare the region’s roads and utility networks for the future as Fernvale changes from a rural service town into a major residential hub.
Local drivers should expect some delays and changes to traffic flow while the construction teams are working on the road. Businesses in the Fernvale area have been encouraged to plan for potential access disruptions and look for alternative routes to avoid the work zones.
Council officials say the upgrades are essential to ensure the safety of the travelling public and construction crews as the town expands. These works follow a coordinated effort to improve infrastructure in South East Queensland to keep pace with the high number of new residents moving to the region.
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