Burdekin Shire Council Allocates $38.3 Million for roads and drainage projects

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said Council will be largely investing in Roads and Drainage infrastructure around the shire.

“The $38.3 million investment will be dedicated to a range of projects, including road designs, renewals, and drainage construction projects across the Shire, carefully selected to address key areas of improvement and cater to the evolving needs of the community,” Cr McLaughlin said.

The 2023/24 Budget includes the following infrastructure projects:

Water projects include:

• $460,000 for expansion of the Ayr Industrial Estate water supply infrastructure
• $350,000 to complete the Mount Kelly water main renewal
• First year of a $200,000 per annum fire hydrant replacement and renewal program
• $120,000 to complete the water supply disinfection dosing equipment upgrades

Wastewater project include:

• Close to $7 million to complete the Macro Algal Sewage Treatment Facility at the Ayr/Brandon Sewage Treatment Plant
• $800,000 for expansion of the Ayr Industrial Estate sewerage infrastructure
• $250,000 to a refurbish Trickle Filter at the Ayr/Brandon Sewage Treatment Plant
• $120,000 to replace two Sewage Pump Station switchboards at the Ayr Industrial Estate

Roads/Drainage Construction projects include:

• $950,000 for the Jerona Causeway reconstruction (subject to NDRA funding being approved)                                       
• $880,000 for the Barratta Road reconstruction                                              
• $870,000 for roadworks construction at the Ayr Industrial Estate
• $630,000 for drainage expansion at the Ayr Industrial Estate

Road Design projects include:

• $80,000 towards the Upper Haughton Road design                                              
• $60,000 for the heavy vehicle bypass reconstruction                                
• $45,000 for the reconstruction of Colevale Road
• $30,000 for the reconstruction of Toll Road

Design and Construct projects include:

• $550,000 for the new roundabout at Soper and Graham Street intersection                                    
• $200,000 for the reconstruction of sections of kerb and damaged road at the existing Ayr Industrial Estate               

Cr McLaughlin said the significant investment in road and drainage networks, water and wastewater resources, and infrastructure improvements would lay the groundwork for a prosperous future and further build on strong foundations.

To access the Burdekin Shire Council 2023/24 Budget document, visit bit.ly/BDKBudget