Roads and rail crossings across Queensland will receive important safety upgrades thanks to almost $29 million in new Albanese Government funding.
$14.6 million will go towards 50 high-priority improvements to railway level crossings across the state's regional road network. Projects will increase safety at these critical junctures, with potential works including upgrades to boom gates, flashing lights, signage, sealing and more.
The Albanese Government recognises that local governments are crucial to maintaining and upgrading transport infrastructure.
A further $14.17 million will help fund the following four new projects under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP):
- Almost $4.5 million to the Mareeba Shire Council for widening Leadingham Creek Road and upgrading the culvert at Sandy Creek in Dimbulah.
- $5 million to theQueensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for a new heavy vehicle rest area on the Kennedy Highway (Cairns-Mareeba) at Koah.
- Almost $3 million to the Moreton Bay Regional Council for the Caboolture River Road Safety Upgrades in Upper Caboolture & $1.7 million for the O'Mara Road Upgrade at Narangba.
The SLRIP is part of the Albanese Government's commitment to support the delivery of safer roads across Australia.
Investment for the level crossings falls under the Government's Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF), which aims to improve railway crossing safety in regional areas and reduce serious and fatal accidents that have a devastating impact on communities.
