Gladstone Regional Council has completed two road safety improvement projects along Turkey Beach Road and Round Hill Road in the southern area of the region. The Turkey Beach Road Safety Improvement works involved two project sites between Dyckhoffs Road and Scrubby Creek and between Scrubby Creek and Sandy Creek. Road realignment upgrades and safety improvement works were undertaken, including road widening and road resealing.
The Oyster Creek, Round Hill Road safety improvement works involved widening, sealing, road stabilisation and construction of guardrail/safety barriers across Oyster Creek. Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said both road safety improvement projects are vitally important for the region.
“Council had previously appointed a design consultant to undertake a road safety audit for Turkey Beach Road, providing Council the data and design information needed to forecast funding for staged works over several years. Previous safety improvement works were completed in June 2022 and the completion of these additional two sections has continued our commitment to improving the safety of Turkey Beach Road. A section of Round Hill Road at Oyster Creek, the arterial road servicing Agnes Water, was also identified for safety improvements works.” Mayor Burnett said.
The Turkey Beach Road safety improvement works and Oyster Creek, Round Hill Road safety improvement works are proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Gladstone Regional Council.