en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Australian Federal Government and the Queensland Government are advancing the detailed design of three key road projects in southwestern Queensland to enhance the flood resilience of critical supply routes.

This phase aims to refine concept plans into detailed construction designs. The three projects include: the Paroo River Bridge at Eulo on the Bulloo Developmental Road (Cunnamulla–Thargomindah), the South Comongin Crossing on the Quilpie–Thargomindah Road, and the Wallam Creek project at Bollon on the Balonne Highway.

The Paroo River Bridge at Eulo, currently closed for an average of 10 days per year due to flooding, will be replaced with a higher bridge and road approaches to reduce closure times. The South Comongin Crossing on the Quilpie–Thargomindah Road, which can be disrupted for over seven weeks annually due to flooding, will see significantly reduced annual closure durations through raised crossing and approach elevations. The Wallam Creek major drainage system improvements at Bollon on the Balonne Highway will enhance the resilience of this critical freight and tourism route connecting St George with the regional center of Cunnamulla.

Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator Anthony Chisholm stated that these projects were selected to deliver maximum benefits for drivers and freight operators. He noted that locals in western Queensland are familiar with these roads and often bear the initial consequences when bridges or roads are disrupted by flooding. This package aims to provide safer travel and more reliable roads for local families, truck drivers, workers, and tourists.

Detailed design for the Balonne Highway improvement project is expected to be completed by mid-2026, with designs for the other two projects expected by the end of 2026. This special disaster assistance is provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

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