| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| 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 DescriptionThe project involves approximately 25km of sealing across multiple sections of the Donohue Highway from gravel to a two-lane seal. BenefitsThe 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
FundingThe 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. TimetableConstruction commenced in July 2019 and is expected to be complete in mid-2021. |
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Project details last updated: 25/09/2019
