- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Completed
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Mid 2016 - Late 2017
- Estimated project cost $31,516,920
- Australian Government contribution $25,213,536
- Local Council/Shire Whitsunday Regional Council
- State QLD
- Corridor Brisbane - Cairns
Project description
The project involved the replacement of the former Sandy Gully Bridge with a 70 metre bridge and culverts to improve flood immunity. Approaches to the bridge were replaced on the new alignment. The project also included the upgrade of intersections at East Euri Road, Smiths Road and Bergyl Street.
Benefits
The project will reduce the frequency and extent of road closure at Sandy Gully, improving freight efficiency for north-south inter and intra- state truck movements.
Funding
The Australian Government contributed $25.2 million to the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government.
Timetable
Construction commenced in August 2016 and was completed in December 2017.
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