Additional $7.9 Million for Cunningham Highway Safety Upgrades

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring the sustainability of its 10-year, over $120 billion infrastructure investment pipeline, delivering nationally significant projects while considering the impacts of inflation and cost of living pressures on Australians. Through the 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), the Government is focused on managing cost pressures by implementing strategies for existing projects and maintaining its commitment to responsible financial management.

Over $500 million has been committed towards existing projects to ensure the continued delivery of essential road infrastructure upgrades within Queensland, including almost $260 million for projects along the Bruce Highway.

A significant development for our area is the Cunningham Highway Safety Package. This project aims to deliver safety upgrades along the Cunningham Highway between Warwick and Willowbank, including pavement treatments, widening, centreline treatments, installation of audio tactile line markings, and additional guardrail treatments. The Australian Government has committed an additional $7.9 million towards the project, bringing the total commitment to $31.8 million. This additional funding will address cost pressures associated with delivery, including an increase in material costs and supply chain shortages, allowing the safety upgrades to continue along the Cunningham Highway.

These investments reflect the Government’s dedication to enhancing road safety and infrastructure in Queensland, ensuring that essential projects progress despite economic challenges. 

For more information visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/cunningham-highway-ipswich-warwick-and-ipswich-rosewood-road-intersection-business-case