Burdekin Shire Council allocates $16.4 million for road reconstructions and upgrades
The Burdekin Shire Council announced today a total of $16.4 million has been allocated to reconstruct and upgrade roads around the Shire as part of its 2024/25 Budget.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said this investment is dedicated to a range of initiatives including road designs, renewals and drainage construction projects, carefully selected to address key areas of improvements for reliability and safety.
"Road infrastructure projects in both rural and urban areas are key projects in the 2024/25 Budget and have been carefully planned to align with the specific needs of the community,” Cr Dalle Cort said.
Notable projects include:
Rural Road Projects:
• $2,150,000 for the reconstruction of Bahr Road
• $380,000 for the Thompson Road Floodway upgrade
• $350,000 for the Patricia Road culvert upgrades
• $300,000 for the Hillier Road culvert upgrades
Urban Road Projects:
• $2,000,000 for reconstruction a section of the Railway Street/Jones Street heavy vehicle bypass
• $2,100,000 for the Ayr Industrial Estate road reconstruction and upgrades
• $240,000 for new concrete footpaths under Stage 5 of the Burdekin Be-Active Trail in Home Hill
• $480,000 for Queen Street drainage upgrades and footpath replacement
Cr Dalle Cort said investing in our roads is investing in our community's future. These enhancements will not only improve daily commutes but also bolster the safety and reliability of our road network.
“Council is committed to ongoing improvements and are proud to deliver a budget that directly addresses the needs of the Burdekin Shire."
To access the Burdekin Shire Council 2024/25 Budget document, visit bit.ly/BDKBudget