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Bids open to build $150m Walkerston Bypass

Construction companies are being invited to submit their interest in building the $150 million Walkerston Bypass on the Peak Downs Highway in Central Queensland.

The tender is expected to be awarded in March next year, with construction expected to start soon after and completion due by late 2023.

The bypass will provide a 10.6km link between the Bruce and Peak Downs highways.

“This is an investment in improving the main freight, tourism and road transport corridor between Clermont and Mackay that will remove through traffic from Walkerston,” Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said.

“The Walkerston Bypass. . .

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Walkerston Bypass added to priority infrastructure list

Central Queensland's Walkerston Bypass road project has been ranked among the nation's top priorities when it comes to infrastructure investment.

Infrastructure Australia has added the Peak Downs Highway Realignment Project (Walkerston Bypass) to the Infrastructure Priority List after a rigorous assessment of the project’s business case.

The $150 million Walkerston Bypass project includes a 10.4km realignment of the Peak Downs Highway, from west of Walkerston to the Mackay Ring Rd at Stockroute Rd.

Infrastructure Australia chief executive Romilly Madew described the project as a sound. . .

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