| Funding Program: | Northern Australia Beef Roads Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2019 - Late 2019 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $12,500,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $10,000,000 |
| State: | NT |
Project DescriptionThe Barkly Stock Route is a rural main road connecting the Stuart and Tablelands highways, servicing a number of cattle producers in the area. The route is currently partially sealed.
The project will upgrade, widen and seal 15km of the Barkly Stock Route to improve efficiency for heavy vehicles transporting livestock and other heavy vehicles and road users. Additional works will also be undertaken to upgrade culverts to improve drainage. BenefitsThe project will support the transportation of livestock in the region by improving road safety and regional productivity, reducing travel times and increasing road reliability during the wet season. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $10 million towards this $12.5 million project. TimetableConstruction commenced in March 2019 and is expected to be completed in late 2019, weather permitting. |
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Project details last updated: 18/03/2019
