Road upgrades in Central and Western Queensland are jointly funded by the State and Federal governments. Photo: Queensland Government.
The first early works project of an important Queensland infrastructure program has been delivered, and construction is now complete on Clermont-Alpha Road, north of Alpha.
A three-kilometre section of the vital freight road is now sealed, meaning safer travel for locals and more reliable access for the beef industry.
The road was delivered by the Central Queensland Beef Roads Program, a $500 million project that will progressively upgrade and seal priority sections of nine strategically vital freight corridors throughout Western and Central Queensland.
The program is jointly funded, with $400 million from the Federal Government and $100 million from its Queensland counterpart.
“The Albanese Labor Government is proud to partner with the Queensland Government to deliver the $500 million Central Queensland Beef Roads Program, supporting safer and more reliable freight connections across some of the state’s most important beef-producing regions,” Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm said.
“Through the early works package, we are delivering priority upgrades that will strengthen supply chains, improve access and support the long-term productivity of Queensland’s cattle industry.”
Alpha’s completed section forms part of the early works package announced in 2024, and construction is now continuing on the Clermont-Alpha Road south of Clermont and Fitzroy Developmental Road, north of Bauhinia.
The upgrades will strengthen supply chains, boost regional employment and build vital infrastructure to support the state’s beef sector.
Seven regional councils in Central Queensland advocated for the Central Queensland Beef Roads Program.
Queensland Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland Sean Dillon, who is also the Member for Gregory, said: “This is the culmination of long-running advocacy and will make a real difference for producers, truck drivers and communities.
“This investment is critical for the beef industry’s prosperity, community and social cohesion and the safety of all users. I am excited to see the first project delivered and look forward to seeing work continue on this vital Beef Corridors initiative.”
