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Publish Date : 25-Aug-2015

The $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing signed a contract with the Nexus consortium to deliver the project. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said that the project will underpin Queensland's economic and industrial development, and provide social benefits for the region. Mr Truss said, "Nexus was selected for the project because of their expertise, innovative design and ability to deliver a value-for-money project that will support the movement of freight to the Port of Brisbane.

The new road will save up to 40 minutes in travel time for heavy vehicles while avoiding 18 sets of traffic lights. Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt said that today's outcome was the result of an extensive and rigorous procurement process. Mr Pitt said, "The project has now cleared the final stage of the procurement process".

Pat Weir MP, Member for Condamine praised Nexus on signing the contract. Mr Weir said, "The second range crossing is long overdue and will significantly benefit businesses and communities in Toowoomba and west of the Great Divide". "This project will open up access to new developments within the Condamine electorate including the Wellcamp airport, industrial and manufacturing businesses and the agricultural sector."

The project is likely to create 1800 new jobs and will assist to improve productivity in the region, likely to create $2.4 billion to the regional economy over 30 years. The project will comprise a separated connection to Mort Street and there will in addition be two lanes built each way from the Warrego Highway East Interchange to Warrego Highway West and grade separated interchanges at Warrego Highway West, Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road and the Gore Highway.

A 30-metre deep cutting at the top of the range will also be built as an alternative to a tunnel proposal, facilitating safer travel for all heavy vehicles, together with ones carrying dangerous goods.
The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership, with the Queensland Government contributing up to $321 million towards the project. Construction will start this year, with the project reaching completion in late 2018.

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