13 January, 2022 - Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan adopted to drive clear path for Council

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13th January 2023

At the December Local Government Meeting, Council adopted the Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan for implementation across the Cassowary Coast region.

Council has committed to providing improvement in the unsealed roads services as contained in our 2022-23 Operational Plan and as also articulated as a priority area in the Community Voice Action Plan.

In September 2022, Council endorsed the release of the ‘draft’ Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan for community consultation for a period of four weeks to guide the development of the Plan.

Asset Sustainability portfolio holder, Councillor Barry Barnes, thanked those who took the time to provide feedback on the Draft Plan and provide commentary on whether any of the initiatives outlined should be changed, reprioritised or removed.

“Council Officers reviewed all feedback and have adjusted the Improvement Plan (outlined in the document), to align with the feedback provided.

“Gravel material review and improved drainage will be given a higher priority, moving to become medium-term initiatives which are aimed to be undertaken in 2024.

“Whilst there were several contributions suggesting that all unsealed roads be sealed, it is not sustainable for Council to seal 525 kilometres of unsealed roads, with an estimated cost of $525 million to upgrade.

“There will be a number of short-term initiatives which will be delivered in 2023 which will bolster productivity, upgrade priority unsealed road sections and improve internal processes and effectiveness. 

“I look forward to the work which Council will implement in 2023, and providing updates to the Cassowary Coast community,” said Councillor Barnes.

To read the Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan in full please visit https://yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/unsealed-roads-improvement-plan. 

For further information please contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Image caption: Unsealed road works being undertaken by Council.