BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 22 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Tim Mander

* Another milestone has been achieved through the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, with the new and improved Granite Creek Rest Area now open, completed ahead of schedule. * The project delivers a new heavy vehicle rest area, improved intersection safety and better facilities for motorists travelling on the Bruce Highway between Gin Gin and Benaraby, helping Queenslanders get home sooner and safer. * The project was delivered under the $9bn Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments to...