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EOI for Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1

The Queensland Government is calling for expressions of interest for the construction tender for the $565 million Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1 project.

The Queensland Government is calling for expressions of interest for the construction tender for the $565 million Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1 project.The Queensland Government is calling for expressions of interest for the construction tender for the $565 million Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1 project.

Queensland Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Mark Bailey said in a statement that the project is the largest ever undertaken by the Queensland Government in the Mackay/Whitsunday region.

“It is a huge project totalling 11.3km in length. It includes the construction of 13 new bridges including overpasses, dual lane roundabouts at each end, and a new river crossing over the Pioneer River with a 100-year flood immunity,” Mr. Bailey said.

“The detailed design phase for the project is nearing completion and should be finalised by the end of 2016.”

Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen also said in a statement that the project will include a bypass of the Mackay urban area.

“This first stage of the Mackay Ring Road project will bypass 10 sets of traffic lights, which will be a real reduction in travel times on the Bruce Highway. This is a great outcome for local businesses reliant on good transport links for exporting goods.”

Early works have already begun on the project, including relocation of services, earthworks and realignment of local roads to make room for the ring road.

Major construction is expected to begin in mid-2017, and is anticipated to be completed early 2020, weather permitting.

The Australian Government is contributing $448 million and the Queensland Government $117 million towards the $565 million project.

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