Bowen Developmental Road Included in Regional Roads Upgrade Program

The Queensland Government has confirmed the Bowen Developmental Road will be among key regional routes upgraded under the new Country Roads Connect Program, aimed at improving connectivity and reliability across rural Queensland.

The road, located within the Whitsunday Regional Council area, is one of 22 projects identified for upgrades as part of the program, which focuses on sealing unsealed roads and strengthening transport links for regional communities, freight operators and local industries.

The Country Roads Connect Program aims to improve road resilience and accessibility, particularly during wet weather events when unsealed roads can become difficult or unsafe to travel.

Minister for Regional and Rural Development Dale Last said investing in regional road infrastructure was essential for the long-term strength of Queensland’s regional industries.

“Regional Queensland delivers so much for the state’s economy from mining to manufacturing and agriculture, and these country roads are the arteries that keep our vital industries connected and support thousands of jobs,” Minister Last said.

“Country Roads Connect is about improving the resilience and connectivity of the regional roads that were left to deteriorate for a decade under the former Labor Government.”

Across Queensland, the program will focus on sealing and upgrading roads that play an important role in supporting freight transport, agriculture and regional travel.

Once completed, improvements to roads such as the Bowen Developmental Road are expected to enhance safety, strengthen regional supply chains and support economic activity throughout communities within the Whitsunday region.

CAPTION: Government has actioned plans to deliver reliable roads for regional Queenslanders, by breaking ground on the first Country Roads Connect Project. Photo supplied

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