Road Stimulus Packages
Accelerated funding has been allocated through the following Road Stimulus Packages to increase investment in roads and transport infrastructure as part of The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy.
More than 5km of the Birdsville Developmental Road has been sealed to improve safety, efficiency and wet weather access for all road users.
This road links Birdsville and Windorah with markets in major centres across Australia. As well as playing a crucial role in the freight and agriculture sectors, it also supports outback tourism by providing access to areas of far western Queensland.
This section of road experiences large increases in traffic in the lead up to major regional events such as the Birdsville Big Red Bash and the Birdsville Races.
The project was jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis. Investment ID 1687978
Construction started in late May 2021 and was completed in November 2021 with local road crews from Barcoo Shire Council delivering the works.
Last updated: 7 February 2022