The major $1.87 million project to upgrade a key road in Tully is now complete.

Councillor Teresa Millwood thanked the community for their patience whilst these important works were undertaken.

“Murray Street is a key connector road in Tully. During previous wet seasons, the road would experience potholes, required frequent maintenance and had flooding issues. These works have renewed vital infrastructure, improved flood immunity by upgrading drainage, improved safety and access by undertaking intersection changes.

“Tully and the Cassowary Coast is growing, and our region needs the infrastructure and services to accommodate our current residents and to provide for future population growth.

“Creating jobs and supporting Cassowary Coast construction industry was another key focus of the project, with a number of local contractors and Council working together for delivery of the project; and Council would like to thank our staff and contractors for their contribution to the final outcome of this project.”

Works undertaken include:

• Replacement/upgrade culverts.
• Installation of kerb and channel.
• Intersection upgrades.
• Renewal of pavement including the installation of asphalt.
• Replacement of the existing water main.

The Murray Street Upgrade project was jointly funded by the Australian Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Australian Government funding of nearly $1.14 million was provided through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) and Roads to Recovery (R2R) programs, with Cassowary Coast Regional Council providing the remaining funding of $730,714.

The LRCI program supports councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, while the R2R program improves safety, accessibility, economic and social outcomes by supporting the construction and maintenance of local roads.