QUEENSLAND Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace announced that the new bridge over the Mulgrave River at Gordonvale will be officially named Desmond Trannore bridge as part of Queensland's 150th birthday celebrations.
"This name is chosen in honour of Senior Constable Desmond Trannore, whose bravery and dedication to both the community and his profession is held in high regard by many Gordonvale locals," Wallace said.
Trannore was a well respected police officer and member of the Gordonvale community, where he was stationed throughout most of the late 1950s and early 1960s. "He was heavily involved in community activities - teaching boxing at the local youth club and running the Gordonvale Pony Club, Aussie Rules, tennis and cricket clubs.
Trannore was tragically killed in the line of duty in 1964 while attending a domestic dispute at Little Mulgrave, north of Gordonvale, and this
bridge naming is a community tribute to his bravery. Members of the Trannore family will join local members and representatives of the Cairns community in celebrations to officially commission and name the $48 million
bridge on 17 December 2009.
The new 480-metre-long
bridge, standing five metres higher than the existing
bridge and located on a better
road alignment. It will limit disruptions to residents and motorists during the wet season by minimising delays caused by wet season flooding.
The bridge was one component of the Australian Government's $347 million
Accelerated Bruce Highway Upgrade Package.
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