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Tennant Creek to Townsville - Queensland

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 Description

This project will deliver targeted upgrades to the Queensland section of the Barkly Highway, Flinders Highway and surrounding roads.

Benefits

The 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:

  • ensure key freight roads efficiently connect agricultural and mining regions to ports, airports and other transport hubs
  • provide a more reliable and safe road network, especially during the wet season
  • improve access for higher capacity vehicles
  • facilitate other economic opportunities, especially tourism

Funding

The 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.

Timetable

The 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