| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2021 - Mid 2024 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $9,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $7,200,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionPlanning and preservation of an 8km long corridor for a future bypass of Innisfail so that the safety and efficiency of the Bruce Highway can be maintained in the medium to long term. BenefitsImproved capacity, efficiency, flood immunity, safety, amenity on the Bruce Highway. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $7.2 million towards the project in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableConstruction works are expected to commence in mid 2021 and are expected to be completed in mid 2024. |
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Project details last updated: 15/01/2021
