By the project’s completion in December 2024, approximately 1.5 million tonnes of gravel will have been used to replace lost road network materials. This is particularly significant given that Western Downs boasts the second-largest road network in Australia, underscoring the magnitude of the recovery effort. LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH The Western Downs Council’s strategic projects are fundamentally about building community resilience and driving regional growth. Infrastructure is not just a technical necessity, but a critical tool for supporting a thriving, dynamic community. “We want to maintain the level of our infrastructure,” Cook states, “we need to make sure that our asset management is at its best to make sure we limit the cost of maintenance and replacement of infrastructure and the road network”. Water remains a critical priority, especially with HEAVY HAULAGE TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS QLD’s Premier Mine Transport Provider Heavy Haulage - General Freight - Bulk Commodity Transport www.quarrymininghaulage.com.au 1800 QMH AUS 33 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12 WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL
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