Delivering Better, Safer Roads with Key Projects Progressing
Published on 06 February 2025
Rockhampton Regional Council is making progress on the road rehabilitation project along Denison Street, between Derby and Stanley Streets, with works now 80% complete.
The project received $750,000 in funding from Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program and $50,000 from Rockhampton Regional Council, and is on track for completion mid-March.
The works include kerb and channel replacement, pavement repairs, asphalt overlaying a 200-metre section of road, as well as new line marking and signage; and will significantly improve safety and efficiency along the corridor.
The project also supports works being delivered at the Kent and Derby Street and Denison and Derby Street intersections.
This builds on Council’s Better, Safer Roads Initiative which recently completed works along Murphy Road in Kabra and will see new projects along Bills Road in Marmor and Murray Street in Rockhampton begin in the coming weeks.
Rockhampton Regional Council Mayor Tony Williams said the projects were a key component of Council’s road improvement and safety package this year.
“We know that road and road safety is critical in regional areas. Whether that’s a busy intersection in Rockhampton or one of our regional or rural roads – these projects are about making a real difference in people’s everyday lives,” Mayor Williams said.
“I want to acknowledge the support from the Australian Government and their focus on delivering better, safer roads in our community.
“This is one of six projects being delivered this round under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and we have consciously put that funding towards projects which deliver material benefits to the region.”
Infrastructure Councillor Marika Taylor said that between 2017 and 2022, there were 15 serious traffic incidents reported at the Denison and Derby Street intersection, including one fatality, which highlighted the need for these upgrades.
“Our priority is ensuring people can travel safely and efficiently throughout our Region and focusing on delivering better, safer roads through our road improvement program,” Cr Taylor said.
“These improvements will enhance drainage, improve road conditions, and create safer, smoother traffic flow for all road users.”
Since the LRCI Program began in 2020, the Australian Government has invested nearly $10 million into 15 road and community infrastructure projects in the Rockhampton Region, with 11 completed.
Council is delivering six projects under Phase 4 of the LRCIP, including:
- Sealing of Murphy Road, Kabra between Ch 0.44 and Ch 1.50
- Sealing of Bills Road, Marmor between Ch 0.23 and Ch 1.33
- Rehabilitation of Denison Street, Rockhampton between Derby Street and Stanley Street
- Rehabilitation of Murray Street, Rockhampton between Fitzroy Street and Denham Street
- New footpath on Cambridge Street, Rockhampton between Lennox Street and Murray Lane
- New footpath on Norman Road, Norman Gardens between German Street to Dodgson Street