Gillies Range Road (Tablelands Regional Council) 2024 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction works
Critical slope reconstruction work is currently underway on 5 upslope and downslope slip sites, with repairs to more sites to commence during 2026.
Works include permanent geotechnical solutions like soil nailing, erosion control mesh, reshaping embankments, clearing table drains, and removing loose materials, to reinstate the road to its pre-disaster function.
Key stabilisation measures include:
- strengthening slopes to prevent erosion and landslides
- installing advanced soil anchoring systems for enhanced stability
- constructing durable rock and concrete retaining walls
Additional works will include resurfacing damaged sections of the road, repairing culverts, restoring drainage systems, and replacing or fixing road signs and barriers.
Benefits
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Restores damaged infrastructure
Key features
- Restoring access for communities and businesses.
- Restoring damaged roads and road surfaces.
- Repairing damaged slopes and batters along roads.
- Clearing silt and debris.
Funding
The recovery works are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Current status
Work is underway.
Three landslips near Lake Barrine have now been stabilised.
The contract for the reconstruction works associated with Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been awarded to Koppen Development Pty Ltd.
Traffic management
Changed traffic conditions including reduced speed limits, single-lane closures and traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works.
Full road closures may be required for specific works or the movement of equipment to maintain the safety of road workers and road users.
Roads will remain open where possible, and traffic arrangements will be regularly reviewed to minimise disruption while maintaining safety. Advance notification will be provided to stakeholders ahead of any change in traffic conditions.
Traffic information
For up-to-date traffic and travel information on road conditions, incidents, vehicle crashes, roadworks and route information updates visit QLDTraffic.
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