Public notice: Keep an eye out for travelling cattle near Rolleston this week
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Posted on April 5, 2022
Motorists are urged to be extra vigilant when travelling around Rolleston from this Thursday 7 April until Saturday 9 April 2022.
1,200 head of cattle will be moved along the region’s stock route network for the Rolleston Campdraft.
The mob will be moved from ‘Racecourse Creek’ on the Dawson Highway until they reach the Rolleston Sportsground.
Under Queensland legislation, travelling livestock have right of way and may hold up traffic for 15 minutes at a time. If you encounter stock on the road, slow down and drive slowly when it’s safe to pass.
Warning signs will be put in place to advise oncoming traffic of the cattle’s location and drivers are encouraged to reduce speed.
Stock routes, whether they be road reserves or dedicated stock routes, are owned by the state government and managed by the Central Highlands Regional Council.
Cattle drovers are required to obtain the necessary permit from council and abide by guidelines before grazing cattle on a stock route or road reserve.
Contact council on 1300 242 686 with any questions.