Road network key focus for Isaac investment

The Isaac region’s road network is set to receive a $25.5 million revamp, marking one of the most significant road investments since COVID, according to Isaac Regional Council. The council's 2024-2025 Budget includes $55.5 million in capital expenditure on 110 new or deferred projects, with 45 per cent set to be invested in roads. Cr Kelly Vea Vea said replacing bridges and fixing deteriorating parts of the 4500km Isaac network over the next 12 months was a focus in her first term as Mayor. Related: Royalties windfall not reflected in coal hub’s road funding “Our roads are part of the economic and social lifeblood for our industries and communities. With the increased reliance on heavy industries to use these local connections, funding in these areas is vital,” Cr Vea Vea said. Road budget highlights include: $5.5 million on Phillips Creek Bridge replacement construction with the remainder expected in the 2025-2026 financial year. This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments in association with Isaac Regional Council. $3.5 million for resurfacing 91km of sealed roads across the region. $3.5 million to replace 51km of gravel surfaces across the region’s unsealed road network. $2.54 million for the replacement of Cooroora Creek Bridge on Mt Stuart Bedford Weir Road near Middlemount. This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government in association with Isaac Regional Council. $1.56 million to pave and seal 2.5km of Eaglefield Road near Pasha. This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government in association with Isaac Regional Council. $1.46 million to widen, strengthen, and rehabilitate 2km of Peak Downs Mine Road near Winchester. This project is funded by the Queensland Government in association with Isaac Regional Council. $1.34 million to construct seven new concrete floodways on unsealed networks near Clermont, including Pioneer Road, Frankfield Road, Craven Road, and Hill View Road. This project is jointly funded by the Queensland Government in association with Isaac Regional Council. Cr Vea Vea said the 2024-2025 Budget also complemented the council’s involvement with Queensland Beef Corridors for the past two years. “For our industry to operate safely, it’s crucial that our road infrastructure meets the necessary standards," she said. “That’s why we are a member of the Queensland Beef Corridors, advocating alongside like-minded local governments. “For Isaac alone, this will mean $194.5 million of joint funding to upgrade three of our agricultural corridors: Clermont Alpha Road, Kilcummin Diamond Downs Road, and May Downs Road, to be delivered over the coming years.” Handing down the 2024-2025 Budget, Cr Vea Vea said the council had focused on absorbing cost pressures as best it could to keep the rates increase to less than $5 a week for most residential ratepayers.

Road network key focus for Isaac investment

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