Southern Queensland 2022 flood reconstruction works
Repairs are underway across southern Queensland after extensive and severe damage to the state-controlled road network was caused by multiple heavy rainfall and flooding events in 2022.
Flooding caused significant road damage in 41 local government areas across southern Queensland, including numerous major landslips, widespread pavement damage and scouring around bridges and culverts.
As soon as it was safe to do so, the department had crews assessing road damage and making urgent repairs to restore access for communities.
Emergency works, including removing road hazards and repairing minor pavement damage, have been completed.
The department is monitoring the network and prioritising critical damage sites to maintain safety until full reconstruction can be completed.
Benefits
- Restores damaged infrastructure
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
- Restoring access for communities and businesses.
- Restoring damaged roads and road surfaces.
- Repairing damaged structures, including bridges and culverts.
- 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 has been completed on many priority projects, including major landslip repairs to reopen Gold Coast–Springbrook Road and Beechmont Road in the Gold Coast hinterland.
The current focus is on finalising detailed design for the remaining reconstruction works and undertaking procurement and construction.
Due to the widespread and severe nature of the damage, works are being delivered progressively. Completion is targeted for June 2025.
Traffic information
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