More work is being done to improve an important link in the Noosa hinterland, with detailed design starting on two priority areas through the Kin Kin range.
The design investigation will focus on widening and strengthening between Williams Road and Western Branch Road and between Sallwood Court and Turnbull Road.
A detailed design tender has been awarded to ARUP Group and was expected to be complete by mid-2024.
The latest projects will add to works currently underway to widen almost 800m north of the Kin Kin range, which are expected to be completed mid-year, and follow a $1.5m widening of a 1.5km stretch in 2012.
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the road was a key route.
“Kin Kin Road is an important link for Pomona, Kin Kin and Pinbarren communities and visitors to the Noosa hinterland,” he said.
“Widening more sections is making journeys more enjoyable, so Queenslanders and visitors can better experience our great lifestyle.
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“The design work being carried will include land surveys, road surface investigations and ecological and cultural heritage assessments.
“We will keep the community updated as this important project progresses.”
Assistant Minister for Regional Roads Bruce Saunders said the road continued to get better.
“When we widened the first 1.5km stretch of Kin Kin Road it made it a much better drive and quicker to travel on and now we’re adding to that with another 800m,” he said.
“As a thoroughfare for tourists and visitors, we need to ensure our infrastructure keeps up with the volume of cars and this is great way of planning ahead of time.
“I’m looking forward to my next trip to Kin Kin range to take a test run over the works that are just about to be completed further North.”
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