Yamala Rail Siding and Road Upgrades

Council: Central Highlands Regional Council
Fund: Royalties for Resource Producing Communities Fund
Category: Economic Development Infrastructure
Round: 3

Development of a Central Queensland (CQ) Inland Port proposed at Yamala will be one step closer with construction of a 1.5km dead end rail siding, signals and telecoms, and associated road works.

When complete, the CQ Inland Port will facilitate economic development, support agricultural and other value-added businesses, and provide significant local community benefits.

Funding

Total project cost
$9,520,000
Funding (BoR)
$4,415,000
Funding (Council)
$695,000
Funding (Industry)
$4,410,000

Jobs*

Jobs
28.2

Construction

Current stage
Funding approved
Construction start
TBC
Expected completion
TBC

* Average number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by project construction (based on Queensland Treasury's Guidelines for estimating FTE jobs directly supported by the capital works program).

Disclaimer: Information on this page may change over the life of the project. Funding amounts referenced are as approved.

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