en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Northern Territory of Australia is accelerating road repairs under a $30.5 million package to restore access in flood-affected areas and stabilize key regional transport routes. These road works are part of broader recovery efforts following severe flooding, complementing the territory's $100 million flood recovery fund.
The road repair package covers major routes in the Top End, Big Rivers, and Barkly regions, focusing on roads critical to freight, tourism, and community access. In the Top End, road works include Cox Peninsula Road, Daly River Road, Wooliana Road, and Port Keats Road. The Big Rivers region receives the largest share of funding, including upgrades to Roper Highway, Central Arnhem Highway, and Carpentaria Highway. In Barkly, road repairs are concentrated on Murray Downs Road, Elkedra Propacc Road, and Kurundi Road.
Flooding has disrupted access to remote communities and key economic corridors, impacting supply chains and essential services. Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro stated: "This is about reconnecting communities, restoring access, and supporting the industries that drive the Territory's development." The flood-affected sections are crucial for industries such as agriculture, mining, and tourism, which rely on year-round road access. Accelerating road repairs also aids emergency services and reduces the risk of further disruption from future weather events.
Local contractors have been engaged to speed up road repairs, with equipment and personnel deployed to priority sites. Finocchiaro said: "By completing these works quickly, we are helping Territory residents get back on their feet while building a more resilient road network." Road repairs at multiple locations have already begun, with further work ongoing.
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