The Australian Government has committed a further AUD$183 million towards a four-lane bypass of Tiaro on the Bruce Highway in Queensland, bringing the total budget for the project to $268.8 million.<\/p>\n
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said the Federal Government\u2019s new commitment would support the increasing capacity of current and future traffic demands.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proposed bypass will remove a large portion of heavy vehicles from the Tiaro township, improving safety and liveability for residents whilst future-proofing the highway for the years ahead,\u201d Mr McCormack said.<\/p>\n
\u201cField investigations have been underway within the bypass corridor study area since March 2020, helping identify the best alignment for this new highway.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are continuing to invest in critical projects such as this under our record $110 billion infrastructure investment pipeline, which is a key pillar of Australia\u2019s world-leading economic recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Llew O\u2019Brien, said the Federal Government\u2019s funding commitment for a four-lane bypass was a major win for road safety, a significant economic boost for the Fraser Coast, and a victory for common sense.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bypass will dramatically improve road safety with a four-lane divided road that will prevent head on collisions. It will give traffic space to move around in the event of a breakdown, and improve flood immunity to keep traffic moving when the Mary River floods,\u201d Mr O\u2019Brien said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndustry and manufacturing rely on a safe and efficient transport network and a four lane Tiaro bypass will increase the carrying capacity of this section that will create new jobs and opportunities in Tiaro and Maryborough to grow the Fraser Coast economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bypass will also improve Tiaro\u2019s amenity by removing trucks from the town that just pass through, increasing safety and liveability in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr O\u2019Brien said he believes the Tiaro bypass is the next logical step to extend the four lanes from Curra to Maryborough, especially as it runs through a greenfield corridor.<\/p>\n
\u201cThousands of people have shown their support calling for a safer four-lane bypass and I am pleased the Federal Government has listened to them and committed our share of the funding for this vital project.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone who doesn\u2019t support the four lane Tiaro bypass isn\u2019t putting Maryborough and the region\u2019s road users first.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has been a hard-fought campaign and I give credit to Denis Chapman for championing two petitions, to the Fraser Coast Council and Member for Gympie Tony Perrett for taking their concerns to the State Government, and to every community member who signed their name or shared their views on this important project.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe now have Federal funding locked in from the Coalition Government for this project and I look forward to the State Government bringing forward plans for the four-lane bypass as soon as possible to make this vital project a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project\u2019s Business Case is expected to be completed by late 2021, which will inform the delivery schedule.<\/p>\n
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