Boulia – Tobermorey Road (Donohue Highway), Outback Way, various locations, pave and seal
High priority sections of the Donohue Highway have been upgraded.
Project activities included paving and sealing about 25km of the existing gravel road between Boulia and Tobermorey to a 6m wide road. Works were completed in 4 sections starting 110km west of Boulia.
This upgrade is one of many being delivered to roads that form the Outback Way. In 2016, the Australian Government committed $100 million to improve targeted sections of the Outback Way via safety and productivity works, such as road widening and sealing.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to regional growth
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Road construction and bitumen sealing of about 25km of the existing gravel road to a 6m-wide road.
- Floodways were sealed to an 8m width, increasing flood immunity.
- Installation and upgrade of guide posts, signs and depth indicators at floodways.
Funding
The project was jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments and Boulia Shire Council. Funding was provided as part of a commitment made by the Australian Government in 2016 to invest $100 million to improve targeted sections of the Outback Way via safety and productivity works, such as road widening and sealing. Investment ID 33857
- Total investment
- $10.48 million
- Australian Government
- $8.38 million
- Queensland Government
- $1.048 million
- Local Government
- $1.048 million
Current status
Local road crews from Boulia Shire Council completed construction in June 2021.
Donohue Highway Boulia to Tobermorey progressive sealing project stage 2
