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Outback Way - 2016 Election Commitment - QLD - Donohue Highway Progressive Sealing Package 2

Funding Program:Investment Road and Rail Program
Status:Completed
Transport Mode:Road
Expected Start/Finish:Mid 2019 - Mid 2021
Estimated Project Cost:$10,480,000
Australian Government Contribution:$8,380,000
Local Council/Shire:Boulia Shire Council
State:QLD

Project Description

The project involves approximately 25km of sealing across multiple sections of the Donohue Highway from gravel to a two-lane seal.

Benefits

The project is expected to deliver the following benefits:

  • reduced travel time for all road users
  • reduced costs to freight operators and improved route reliability through a decrease in road closures and reduced vehicle operating costs
  • improved economic opportunities for all industries (such as mining and tourism) through improved access across the region
  • reduced accidents by improving the overall safety of the route

Funding

The Australian Government will provide 80% of the project costs capped up to a contribution of $8.38 million, subject to the Council providing 20% of the project costs.

Timetable

Construction commenced in July 2019 and completed in mid-2021.

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Project details last updated: 20/09/2021