Published Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Quilpie-Thargomindah Road upgrade progressing well
Motorists in south-west Queensland are experiencing smoother and safer driving conditions as a result of ongoing sealing works along Quilpie-Thargomindah Road, from south of Quilpie to the Eulo turnoff.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said sealing the road to a minimum seven-metre standard width would improve access and driving conditions for motorists.
"Work is progressing well on the project, with four kilometres of the road now sealed and a further six kilometres to be completed soon," Mr Pitt said.
"The sealing of the road will improve the north-south route from Quilpie and provide much-needed benefits to the tourism industry and land owners along the route.”
Mr Pitt said the $2.5 million project consisted of funding from federal, state and local government sources.
"The upgrade is part of a joint Main Roads and local government funding and planning initiative, which targets roads of regional significance," he said.
"The sealing works being undertaken by Quilpie Shire Council will bring additional economic benefits to the region well into the future."
Quilpie Shire Council Mayor David Edwards said he was pleased with the progress made by his roadwork crews.
"This project is important to everyone in the shire. Sealed roads improve access to properties and communities, especially in times of flood or heavy rain," Cr Edwards said.
"I am also pleased to see that this section of road, when completed, will form an alternative north-south link to communities such as Windorah and Toompine.
"It will also encourage tourists to visit the bush more frequently year round, as some of our unsealed roads can be impassable during the wet season."
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said sealing the road to a minimum seven-metre standard width would improve access and driving conditions for motorists.
"Work is progressing well on the project, with four kilometres of the road now sealed and a further six kilometres to be completed soon," Mr Pitt said.
"The sealing of the road will improve the north-south route from Quilpie and provide much-needed benefits to the tourism industry and land owners along the route.”
Mr Pitt said the $2.5 million project consisted of funding from federal, state and local government sources.
"The upgrade is part of a joint Main Roads and local government funding and planning initiative, which targets roads of regional significance," he said.
"The sealing works being undertaken by Quilpie Shire Council will bring additional economic benefits to the region well into the future."
Quilpie Shire Council Mayor David Edwards said he was pleased with the progress made by his roadwork crews.
"This project is important to everyone in the shire. Sealed roads improve access to properties and communities, especially in times of flood or heavy rain," Cr Edwards said.
"I am also pleased to see that this section of road, when completed, will form an alternative north-south link to communities such as Windorah and Toompine.
"It will also encourage tourists to visit the bush more frequently year round, as some of our unsealed roads can be impassable during the wet season."
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819