Traffic along Federal’s Middle Creek Road is improved after a $1.29 million upgrade to widen the road was completed last week.
Works on the upgraded stretch of road, which links Federal State School and Andersons Road, was fast-tracked to cater for increased traffic flow due to the Black Mountain landslide diversion and is set to provide a safer route and better travel times for vehicles.
The 2.1km long road has been strengthened with improved drainage, line markings and signage. The road shoulder has also been widened and sealed to enhance the driving experience and make it easier for drivers to navigate.
The Middle Creek Road Rehabilitation project was fully funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program and delivered by Noosa Council.
The LRCI Program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across the nation, supporting jobs and delivering benefits to local communities.
Federal Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien said the program supported local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects.
“The Australian Government committed $5,157,006 to Noosa Council, enabling it to deliver projects that will create employment and support their communities,” Mr O’Brien said.
“This included $1,292,692 to upgrade Middle Creek Road to improve safety and help connect Black Mountain residents to jobs and services while Council continues works to repair the damage from the landslide,” Mr O’Brien said.
Noosa Council Mayor Clare Stewart said the upgrade highlighteded council’s commitment to building resilience into Noosa Shire’s infrastructure.
“The damage caused to our network from last year’s floods was extreme, but this hinterland community has been especially hard hit with the loss of a major thoroughfare on Black Mountain Road due to the landslide.
“While council is working hard to bring this connection to Cooroy back in operation, we are pleased to be able to deliver an upgrade to Middle Creek Road, offering a safer and quicker diversion to residents, service providers and visitors.
“I would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during this important improvement project and emphasise our commitment to getting this community better connected.
“Council also recognises the hard work and dedication of the construction workers and contractors who made this project a reality,” Cr Stewart said.
Noosa Council anticipates the total cost of flood recovery reconstruction for the shire to exceed $65 million. Council is starting the construction phase of many sites.
The most recent site nearing completion is the landslip on Black Mountain Road near Crawfords Road.
