The Hon Michael McCormack MP
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
Development
The Hon Mark Bailey
QLD Minister for Transport and Main Roads
State Member for Miller
Senator Amanda Stoker
Senator for Queensland
MEDIA RELEASE
14 January 2019
NEW KILCOY CREEK BRIDGE WON’T BE SO CREEKY
An 85-year-old timber bridge carrying the D’Aguilar Highway over Kilcoy Creek will be replaced later this year with a new 15-metre-long, two-lane concrete bridge.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian and Queensland governments were jointly funding the $5.88 million project under the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
“Around Australia, we are investing in making roads safer to make sure people can get home sooner and safer, as well as boosting productivity,” Mr McCormack said.
“The new bridge will improve road safety, road freight productivity and community connections for local motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.”
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the Kilcoy Creek Bridge was an essential part of the state’s freight network, which is vital for the local, state and national economy.
“The current bridge is becoming costly to maintain and load limits to protect it would significantly impact freight transport and the businesses that rely on road transport.” Mr Bailey said.
“This upgrade will also improve the nearby carpark at Anzac Park at the entrance to Kilcoy with a new turn-around facility and formalised parking bay.”
Mr Bailey confirmed detailed design for the new bridge was complete and tenders for construction would be called in the coming months. Construction is expected to start in mid-2019.
“Our investments in road projects not only make sure Queenslanders drive on better roads, but also provide an important economic boost and create jobs in communities around the state,” he said.
Senator for Queensland Amanda Stoker said the new structure, located between Caboolture and Kilcoy, will be sturdier and almost twice as wide as the existing bridge.
“Once completed, the bridge will take a high volume of heavy freight traffic along the D’Aguilar Highway, providing the freight industry with the sturdiest, safest crossing available,” Senator Stoker said.
The $5.88 million new Kilcoy Bridge project is jointly funded, with both the Australian and Queensland governments committing $2.94 million.
The Hon Michael McCormack MP
Parliament House Canberra| (02) 6277 7520
Suite 2, 11-15 Fitzmaurice Street
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
minister.mccormack@infrastructure.gov.au
The Hon Mark Bailey
Parliament House Brisbane| (07) 3035 8300
GPO Box 2644, Brisbane QLD 4001
transportandmainroads@ministerial.qld.gov.au
Media Contacts:
Mr McCormack – Colin Bettles 0447 718 781 | Dom Hopkinson 0409 421 209
Mr Bailey – Adrian Taylor 0448 994 172
Senator Stoker – Julia Dixon 0403 139 823
