- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status In planning
- Transport mode Road
- Estimated project cost $48,000,000
- Australian Government contribution $38,400,000
- Local Council/Shire Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- State QLD
- Corridor Brisbane - Cairns
Project description
Planning and corridor preservation for the future construction of a deviation on higher ground to the west of the existing Bruce Highway such that a much higher flood immunity can be achieved along this section.
Benefits
Improved efficiency, flood immunity, safety and amenity.
Funding
The Australian Government has committed $38.4 million towards the project in partnership with the Queensland Government.
Timetable
Start and end dates to be confirmed with the Queensland Government.
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