| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $80,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $64,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Livingstone Shire Council,Rockhampton Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
Project DescriptionThe project will deliver targeted upgrades, including duplicating sections of Yeppoon Road. BenefitsThe project is expected to:
- increase economic productivity by reducing costs to industry through better efficiency on the route and lower travel times
- improve road safety by reducing unsafe overtaking and the associated risks of head-on collisions
- increase route capacity to accommodate future growth in traffic volume through increases economic activity in the region
FundingThe Australian Government will contribute up to 80 per cent, capped at $64 million. TimetableThe delivery schedule will be determined as planning on the project progresses and in consultation with the Queensland Government. |
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Project details last updated: 31/10/2019
