Road in Craignish upgraded to make it safer

A key link road in the rapidly growing area of Craignish is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover to make it safer and smoother.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Michelle Govers said Castles Road South from Dublin Road to Craignish Road would be rebuilt over the next eight months.

“The Fraser Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, with many new residents and businesses moving into suburbs on the outskirts of Hervey Bay like Craignish and Dundowran,” she said.

“Castles Road South in Craignish has shown considerable wear and tear and was identified during Council’s asset inspection program as needing an upgrade.

“The $2.7 million project will include excavating the existing surfacing and pavement, earthworks, installing new pavement and widening the road, building a new stormwater drainage culvert and culvert crossings, bitumen resurfacing, marking and signage, and reinstatement works.”

Cr Govers said Council was responsible for about 2,700 kilometres of roads and footpaths throughout the region, with $103 million allocated in the 2024/25 budget to maintain and improve roads, bridges, footpaths, coastal protection and drainage.

“Council is committed to effectively managing and maintaining our assets, and that’s what this road reconstruction is all about,” she said.

“A traffic management plan will be in place during the works allowing for one lane/one way travel, with a full road closure during the culvert crossing works.”

Work on the upgrade started this week and is due to be completed by May 2025, weather permitting.