Council is pleased to announce work is about to start on a local road project which will help to ease congestion on Mackay-Bucasia Road during peak traffic periods.
The project will also help to accelerate housing development in the area, to meet the housing requirements of one of our region’s fastest growing areas.
The project, which includes funding from the State Government’s Residential Activation Fund, will see Reed Street extended through to Norwood Parade in Kerrisdale Estate.
The works will begin on Monday, November 17, 2025, weather permitting, and are expected to be completed by late-May 2027.
It will create a vital north-south connection that will reduce congestion, improve connectivity and help facilitate the construction of additional homes in the Northern Beaches area.
The new road connection will provide a direct link between the growing residential estate of Kerrisdale and a nearby commercial centre, school and other community services at Rural View.
With development approvals in place for a further 127 lots in the Kerrisdale Estate, this project will help to fast track the growth of that estate.
By taking pressure off the congested Mackay-Bucasia Road, this project will also support accelerated housing development in other growing estates in the Northern Beaches.
Mayor Greg Williamson said Mackay-Bucasia Road was a state-controlled road and council could only advocate to the State Government for its upgrade.
“This project is a way for council to develop an alternative-parallel connection to improve connectivity and reduce reliance on that road,” Mayor Williamson said.
“The Northern Beaches is one of our fastest growing areas and we know that residents are concerned with accessing the Northern Beaches Community Hub and essential community facilities, like the cyclone shelter at Mackay Northern Beaches State High School,” he said.
The project is also expected to enhance public safety by improving traffic distribution across key residential and school zones, as well as providing a key pedestrian and active transport link to such facilities.
Reduced speed limits will be in place during construction, and a 50km/h speed limit will be in place once construction is complete.
The Reed Street connection project will be jointly funded by the State Government and council, with the state contributing $7.58 million towards the total cost of about $10.5 million.
Mayor Williamson said the project was part of council’s key advocacy campaign prior to the State and Federal Elections.
He said that council would continue to advocate for funding for a second parallel access link between Dawson Boulevard and Mackay-Habana Road.
It forms part of council’s broader commitment to delivering infrastructure that meets the needs of a growing population.
This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund in association with Mackay Regional Council.
For updates and more information, visit Connecting Mackay.
Image supplied by Mackay Regional Council
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
