Projects in Progress

Urandangi South Road Betterment Application

This project is Council’s first betterment project on a road pavement. This work (betterment) is about putting greater resilience into our road network and minimising the effect of future flood events.

Donohue Highway - Bitumen Sealing

The Donohue Highway (the Outback Way 'Australia's Longest Shortcut') is being sealed at a progressively increasing rate thanks to continued funding from Federal, State and our Local Government.

Burke River Bridge Safety Upgrades

Council has been able to carry out safety upgrades to the bridge entries at the Burke River.

Water quality and security

The Boulia shire is a growing community with a number of developments steadily progressing. To support this growth, a crucial factor high on Council’s priority list is the ongoing availability of reliable, safe and secure drinking water sources and supply.

Road improvements near Waverly Creek

Road Works Teams are working towards completing a new overtaking opportunity on the Diamantina Development Road near Waverley Creek and carrying out works on the Waverley Creek Bridge Approaches.