| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2020 - Mid 2028 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $87,500,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $70,000,000 |
| State: | NT |
Project DescriptionUpgrade roads infrastructure on and around the Northern Territory section of the Tennant Creek to Townsville corridor, such as the Barkly Highway. BenefitsThis project will improve:
- connectivity between people with jobs and services, and goods with markets
- road safety
- freight efficiency, connectivity and travel time
- economic productivity
- flood immunity on a key route in the region
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. TimetableConstruction commenced in early 2020. Upgrades will continue on a rolling basis. |
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Project details last updated: 27/10/2022
