Rocky Creek Bridge to keep Borroloola safe during heavy rain
A key $6.7 million piece of Top End Gulf tourist and business infrastructure is now being built
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WORK on a key $6.7m piece of Top End Gulf tourism and business infrastructure that will help prevent Borroloola from getting cut off by wet season flooding is under way.
The new two-lane 9.5m Rocky Creek Bridge on Robinson Road will be 1m higher than the existing road level, which will increase flood immunity and allow Borroloola to keep functioning in heavy rain.
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The $6.7m project, expected to be completed before the full onset of the wet season, will support 60 jobs during construction.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said many industries would benefit from elevating the Rocky Creek Bridge and construction would also support Aboriginal jobs.
“This important corridor will provide more reliable links throughout the Borroloola region,” Mr McCormack said.
The federal government is contributing the lion’s share of funding of $3.3m from the Roads to Recovery Program, while the NT government and the McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust are each putting in $1.4m.
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The Roper Gulf Regional Council is contributing $577,715.
NT Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler echoed Mr McCormack’s sentiments. “Making sure the town of Borroloola is connected, even after severe weather, is particularly important for ensuring the ongoing delivery of freight and essential services,” she said.
“Supporting local businesses and creating jobs for Territorians is exactly what the NT needs right now.”
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