The $3.32 million project to improve the section between Mount Garnet and The Lynd was jointly funded by federal and state governments with employment opportunities for workers and businesses in the Flinders and Etheridge shires.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the Kennedy Developmental Road investment would benefit more than just motorists and freight operators.

“NARP investment was also recently responsible for over 42 kilometres of road sealing between The Lynd and Hughenden, which will support 120 direct jobs over the life of the project,” Mr Bailey said.

“The recent works between Mt Garnet and The Lynd will help boost economic confidence in North Queensland by creating jobs and improving access to services.”

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Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said the $600 million NARP was funding much-needed upgrades to high-priority roads across Northern Australia.

“These roads are the lifeblood of the North.”

“The upgrades will make it easier to move freight across the vast distances of the North to support new economic development in Northern Australia,” Senator Canavan said.

“This project in particular is great news for the beef industry, which is one of the most important contributors to our economy.”

The Australian Government has committed $2.66 million toward the $3.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road (Mount Garnet – The Lynd) upgrade, with the Queensland Government providing the remaining $660,000.