Better bridges on the Bruce Highway near Benaraby
The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have reached another milestone in fixing the Bruce Highway, with upgrades now completed on two bridges near Benaraby, south of Gladstone. The Station Creek and Boyne River bridges underwent critical upgrades to improve safety as part of the jointly funded Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. The works included concrete and steel repairs, cracked deck repairs and barrier repairs to improve the structural integrity of the bridges.
The works were jointly funded, with the Australian Government contributing $11.04 million and the Queensland Government contributing $2.76 million. For further information visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/bruce-highway-gin-gin-benaraby-station-creek-and-boyne-river Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King: “Completion of the Station Creek and Boyne River bridge upgrades is great news for Central Queensland.
“The Australian Government is proud to partner with the Queensland Government to deliver important safety improvements on the Bruce Highway.” Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg: “This project delivers a safer, stronger and more efficient transport network for Central Queensland. “The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of delivering safer roads for Queensland.
“We told Queenslanders we are committed to fixing the Bruce and works are already making a real difference for motorists, regional communities and freight operators between Gympie and Cairns.” Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm: “The Albanese Government made a commitment to Queenslanders to build a better Bruce.
“Completing these bridge upgrades at Station Creek and Boyne River near Gladstone means safer and more dependable journeys for locals, tourists and our hard-working truckies. “This has been a vital investment in strengthening the Bruce and delivering safer and more efficient travel through this part of Central Queensland.”