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Queensland border crossing ‘chaos’ as new pass restrictions cause traffic build up
Some have reported delays of well over an hour trying to get over the Queensland border today after changes to the border pass at midday threw travellers into chaos.
Residents say the border crossing can now take anywhere between 40 minutes to well over an hour as a backlog of travellers from NSW rush to head north.
Confusion over the new rules have also added to the delays with many returning unaware that they required a new border declaration pass from noon today.
Member for Mudgeeraba Ros Bates said a she has heard from constituents who cannot get out of their driveway because of the standstill.
“Police are pulling up everyone and insisting they have the new 12pm pass printed – and of course most don’t.”
The Bulletin understands individual are being asked to complete the new declaration on the spot, which has added to the delays.
www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/queensland-border-crossing-chaos-as-new-pass-restric...
Comment on Facebook Queensland border ...
Emma apparently everyone drives white cars. Can’t see your gold one.
The Public Service at their best, no idea what they are doing and no repercussions for the fail.
Thank goodness they are being thorough. Don't want COVID back and have to shut everything down!!!
People should just follow the rules and do their declaration before travelling. It’s been clearly labeled and if you need to cross the border, check the current rules. We check each day as my husband works across the border. It’s not hard if people just do it before they go.
Wow it’s going to take my sister a couple of hours to get home from work every day from Tweed to the GC! 🙄 #borderchaos
Pacific Motorway (M1) Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrade
Package A - Varsity Lakes (Exit 85) to Burleigh (Exit 87)
I have written to TMR regarding the recent removal of vegetation near Woolworths, as I am aware that local residents particularly those who back on to the M1 from Asperia Street are concerned about whether or not sound barriers have been considered from Woolworths, given they already have increased noise due to the GCCC upgrade of Old Coach Road.
Pre-construction noise monitoring was carried out at various representative locations along the project corridor to determine current road traffic noise levels.
Where road traffic noise levels are predicted to exceed the relevant noise criteria from the Code, a series of options are being developed for noise mitigation.
Once the upgrade is complete and traffic patterns have returned to ‘normal’ post-constriction noise monitoring will be carried out at the same or similar locations as the pre-construction noise monitoring to verify the model.
I will keep locals updated when I hear more.
Below: Recent vegetation clearing has occurred to provide construction access for widening works between Varsity Lakes (Exit 85) and Burleigh (Exit 87).
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3 year of this what a joke
Queensland Border Declaration Pass available online
The online portal enabling members of the public to apply for the Queensland Border Declaration Pass is now live.
The completed declaration is a requirement for everyone including Queensland residents who are returning to Queensland as of midday on Friday, July 3.
State Disaster Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said previous border entry passes into Queensland would be invalid from midday.
“Each person travelling must have a completed Queensland Border Declaration Pass and those travelling by road need to have one clearly displayed within their vehicle to enable priority passage,” Deputy Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“They must also carry identification which show a residential address.
“The Queensland Border Declaration Pass is a print-at-home document and issued following the completion of an online questionnaire.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to understand and listen to the Queensland public health directions and follow them closely, including those who intend to travel into Queensland from other states.
“Border restrictions apply to all travel to Queensland by air, sea, rail or road.
“Police will conduct random interceptions of those progressing through priority passage to ensure the validity of declarations.”
Anyone coming to Queensland who has been in Victoria or another hotspot within the last 14 days will be required to quarantine in a designated hotel at their own cost. This includes Queenslanders returning home from Victoria or other hotspot areas.
Failure to comply with quarantine directions and border restrictions can result in on-the-spot fines of $1,334 for individuals and $6,672 for corporations.
Providing false information on the declaration or entering Queensland unlawfully could result in a $4,003 fine.
The Queensland Entry Declaration can be accessed at www.qld.gov.au/border-pass and is valid for seven days.
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What a joke - the passes weren't even available until around 9am this morning - heaps of people won't have them today - the QLD premier has well and truly lost the plot -- border residents irate - queues that are now one hour, will turn into two hours. A complete debacle for border residents trying to get to school, medical appointments, work, sports!!! Businesses in the area suffering and closed as nobody wants to stop because of the enormous queues.
Rae Norman take note
Ros Bates MP what about people who are coming straight from work today and only have the old border pass?
India Priestley
This is ridiculous why do we have to get a new one. I wont be working this weekend dont have a printer at home this is a gigantic pain in the butt. The que to cross back are way beyond Kennedy drive over an hour to cross the border she sure wont be getting my vote
Only exempt people WITH supporting docs and Id can enter qld..make sure u read the directives understand criteria! Borders arent freely open! And the declaration passes are only valid 7 days as of the 10th new requirements may be in play!