Public notice: Keep an eye out for travelling cattle near Rolleston this Thursday

Motorists are urged to be extra vigilant when travelling in the Uranus/Rolleston area on Thursday, 22 September.

There will be 400hd of cattle walking on the stock route from the Uranus property in Lowesby to the Rolleston Sportgrounds.

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.