| Funding Program: | Northern Australia Beef Roads Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2019 - Late 2019 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $13,728,072 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $10,288,000 |
| State: | NT |
Project DescriptionThe Barkly Stock Route is a rural road connecting the Stuart and Tablelands highways. It services a number of cattle producers in the area.
The project upgraded the Barkly Stock Route from its junction with the Stuart Highway to chainage 23.6km, sealing the section of road a two-lane seal and upgrading associated drainage structures to improve the efficiency for all road users, particularly heavy vehicles transporting livestock along the route. 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 committed $10.3 million toward this $13.7 million project. TimetableConstruction commenced in March 2019 and was completed in November 2019. |
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Project details last updated: 21/04/2020
