After extensive damage was caused by multiple weather events between November 2021 and May 2022, work is finally underway to repair the Castlereagh Highway between St George and Hebel.
Back then, emergency works were carried out following the flooding so the road could still be safely used.
Now further works will be completed including strengthening and altering levels of road surfaces to make them more flood resistant and installing larger culverts to improve flood capacity.
Improvements will also take place to support drainage and enhance floodway run-off, mitigate erosion and scouring, and reduce the impacts of high-velocity flows on bridges and floodways.
“TMR is delivering more than 500 road repair projects to repair damage from the Queensland natural disasters in 2021–22, including floods across south west Queensland,” said Transport and Main Roads regional director for Southern Queensland Region, Bill Lansbury.
He added that 66 of the 77 local government areas in Queensland were impacted by disaster events in 2021–22, with many affected by multiple disasters.
“These works will mean the Castlereagh Highway will be better able to withstand severe weather events, reducing future impacts on communities and road users.”
Funding for the works is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
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