May Downs Road, pave and seal
May Downs Road is the main east-west vital link connector for local commodities, primary producers and the mining sector between eastern centres and Bowen Basin mining communities along the Fitzroy Developmental Road.
A 5km section of May Downs Road, from Carfax Road to Pomegranate Creek Bridge has been sealed to a width of 8m to improve safety, efficiency and wet weather access for all road users.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Sealed 5km of gravel road to a width of 8m.
- Improved regional connectivity between the western and eastern areas of the Isaac Regional Council.
- Improved drainage.
Funding
The project was jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 (federal:state) basis under the Regional Economic Enabling Fund (REEF). Investment ID 1197713
- Total investment
- $8.65 million
- Australian Government
- $6.92 million
- Queensland Government
- $1.73 million
Current status
Pave and seal work on a 5km section from Carfax Road to Pomegranate Creek Bridge has been completed.