$30.4M locked in for Bribie Island Road upgrade in QLD

The Federal and Queensland Government’s have locked in $30.4 million of joint funding, in an agreement to upgrade Bribie Island Road.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the agreement removed a hurdle to allow works to get under way as soon as possible, supporting local jobs.

“Moving forward with priority projects is important now more than ever to support local jobs, bolster our economy and provide the safe and efficient transport connections needed for all Australians to get moving again,” Mr. McCormack said.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the package of works would deliver targeted upgrades to tackle local congestion and make the busy route safer for local families and businesses, adding to other projects already completed like the $3.7 million Peel Road intersection upgrade at Ningi.

“We’ll see the first shovels hit the ground in July to upgrade the Bribie Island and Old Toorbul Point roads intersection, installing new traffic signals, four through-lanes on Bribie Island Road, plus left and right-turn lanes for traffic turning into or out of Old Toorbul Point Road,” Mr. Bailey said.

This work will be followed by the duplication of the road up to the four lane section, east of Saint Road. There will also be further safety improvements between Hickey and Old Toorbul Point roads.

Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said the project complements the Federal Government’s $10 billion investment in the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, Queensland’s largest road infrastructure program that is improving safety, flood resilience and capacity along the heavily used route.

“This includes $1.42 billion to upgrade the Pine River to Caloundra corridor, which intersects with Bribie Island Road and is the main road to Brisbane, as well as the $660 million upgrade between Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way,” Mr. Young said.

The Federal Government has committed $20 million towards the Bribie Island Road Upgrade, with the remaining $10.4 million provided by the Queensland Government.

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