• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Early 2018 - Mid 2019
  • Estimated project cost $181,262
  • Australian Government contribution $181,262
  • Local Council/Shire Fraser Coast Regional Council
  • State QLD

Project description

The feasibility study considered an additional bridge across the Burrum River. The feasibility study took into account the overall cost of a new bridge, connecting roads and infrastructure, the benefits to the community, environmental impacts and land acquisition.

Benefits

The project has the potential to provide a new coastal link from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg, reducing travelling time, and attract more visitors to the communities of Toogoom, Burrum Heads, Buxton and Woodgate.

Funding

The Australian Government fully funded this $181,262 study.

Timetable

The study was completed in mid 2019.

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