Milestone for $34.2 million Bill Fulton Bridge project
Source: Queensland Government - http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au
24 August 2016
Queensland Government: The $34.2 million Bill Fulton
Bridge duplication has
reached a milestone this week with tenders called for the project.
Main Roads and
Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the project would
improve safety and traffic flow.
“This highly anticipated project will considerably improve safety and
traffic flow by removing a pinch-point on one of Cairns’ key arterial
roads and providing control at a busy intersection,” Mr Bailey said.
Member for Barron River Craig Crawford said more than 30,000 motorists
used the Cairns Western Arterial Road every day.
“This project which is creating 97 jobs locally is a high priority for
the Palaszczuk Government,” Mr Crawford said.
“Works are expected to include 120 metres of new bridging, 700m of
duplication between Brinsmead and Redlynch roads and signalisation of
the Brinsmead Road intersection.”
Mr Crawford said construction was on track to start in late 2016
(weather permitting).
“The tender is expected to be awarded in October and construction well
underway before the next wet season,” he said.
Mr Bailey said the project will be one of the first to be delivered
under the State Government’s $180 million Significant Regional
Infrastructure Projects Program (SRIPP), part of the $2 billion State
Infrastructure Fund.
“The fund will support more than 280 regional jobs across the State,” he
said.
“This is another great example of how the Palaszczuk Government is
building a better Queensland.”
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