The Burdekin Shire Council has secured funding under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) to deliver significant upgrades to the Ayr Industrial Estate road network.
The project aims to improve safety and accessibility, provide more efficient access for heavy vehicles, and enhance parking while strengthening long-term infrastructure capacity.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the investment reflects Council’s commitment to supporting local industry and improving the region’s transport network.
“This upgrade will ensure Ayr’s industrial area can better accommodate heavy vehicles, while also improving safety, accessibility, and infrastructure resilience,” Mayor Dalle Cort said.
“It’s a significant investment in our region’s future growth and productivity.”
Key features of the project include widening approximately 900 metres of road to 14 metres, installing new kerb and channel, pavement and asphalt surfacing, and upgrading underground drainage systems.
Four intersections will be renewed to improve traffic flow and vehicle safety, while 369 metres of drainage culverts, 12 inlet pits, and six manholes will also be installed.
The Council has thanked the Australian Government for supporting the works through SLRIP, helping to deliver safer and more resilient infrastructure for the community.
Construction will begin once detailed design and procurement processes are complete, with timelines yet to be confirmed.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort at an intersection in the Ayr Industrial Estate. Photo source: Burdekin Shire Council
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