| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $250,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $200,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Cloncurry Shire Council,Flinders Shire Council,Mckinlay Shire Council,Mount Isa City Council,Richmond Shire Council,Townsville City Council,Charters Towers Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
Project DescriptionThis project will deliver targeted upgrades to the Queensland section of the Barkly Highway, Flinders Highway and surrounding roads. BenefitsThe Tennant Creek to Townsville corridor is a key economic freight route that supports major industries including mining, agriculture and tourism.
Upgrades to this corridor will provide the following benefits:
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ensure key freight roads efficiently connect agricultural and mining regions to ports, airports and other transport hubs
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provide a more reliable and safe road network, especially during the wet season
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improve access for higher capacity vehicles
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facilitate other economic opportunities, especially tourism
FundingThe Australian Government has committed $270 million towards the Tennant Creek to Townsville Corridor, of which $200 million has been committed to Queensland and $70 million to the Northern Territory. 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: 11/05/2020
