Full access to Eungella Range on Mackay–Eungella Road has been restored with extensive work clearing landslip debris and rectifying damage done during January’s flooding and heavy rainfall.
The road was closed temporarily on January 16 after more than 600mm of rainfall was recorded within a single, 48-hour period at Mount Charlton, and more than 1000mm within seven days at Finch Hatton.
Emergency works to remove large rocks and debris allowed the road to be safely reopened under restricted access within just eight days and has since completely been cleared.
State Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said clean-up crews removed almost 7500 cubic metres of debris, rock and loose material, with about 220 cubic metres of sprayed concrete used to stabilise key areas.
"Reconnecting communities as quickly and safely as possible was our driving focus when delivering these repairs and I thank everyone for their patience,” the Member said.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt echoed the sentiment.
“The Albanese Government is very pleased to assist the Palaszczuk Government with these roadworks and repairs to further the recovery of communities in Mackay and Eungella Range to help cut down travel times for road users safely.”
Landscaping and geotechnical investigations will continue once the road is fully reopened to identify sections requiring further restoration.
These works will be carried out over the next 12 months and will require traffic management at times.
The road repairs and emergency works are jointly funded by the Albanese and Palaszczuk Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Eungella Road has been fully restored after extensive work to remove debris during January’s major rainfall event
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