| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Underway |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2020 - Early 2023 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $15,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $12,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionThis project will involve the assessment and recommendation of delivery options, as well as the identification of land and property that may be required to upgrade the Bruce Highway between the Goorganga and Myrtle Creek floodplains.
The project's planning activities will also include the development of a Business Case. The outcomes from these planning works will inform future investment decisions. BenefitsThe project will investigate options to improve flood immunity, accessibility and safety of the Bruce Highway through Goorganga and Myrtle Creek floodplains. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $12 million towards the project in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetablePlanning works commenced in early 2020 and are expected to be completed by early 2023. |
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Project details last updated: 13/10/2020
