Warrego Highway - Jingi Jingi Creek Upgrade

Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
Status Completed
Transport mode Road
Expected start/finish Mid 2016 - Mid 2017
Estimated project cost $10,623,222
Australian Government contribution $8,500,000
Local Council/Shire Western Downs Regional Council
State QLD
Corridor Brisbane - Darwin

Project description

This is one of the 20 projects being delivered as part of the Australian Government's $508 million commitment to the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program.

The project replaced the existing structurally defective and load restricted culvert with a concrete bridge, and widening of the existing approaches.

Benefits

The project improved transport efficiency and capacity at this location, on the Warrego Highway. The project also catered for the projected increase in traffic levels generated from the growth of the Surat Basin resource region.

Funding

The Australian Government committed to provide 80 per cent up to $25.84 million towards the estimated $32.3 million cost of the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government.

As the project was delivered under budget for $10.6 million, the final Australian Government contribution was $8.5 million.

Timetable

Construction commenced in July 2016 and was completed in August 2017.

Project last updated: 18 Oct 2023

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