Boundary Street upgrade officially opened

A major connection to the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) has been officially recognised with the opening of the Boundary Street Upgrade Project in Toowoomba today.

The upgrade, which took about two years to construct, was officially opened by Mayor Paul Antonio and Deputy Mayor Cr Carol Taylor.

Mayor Antonio said the project was designed to provide a connection from the TSRC to the Torrington industrial area and that Boundary Street would play a vital role in the growth of the region’s transport network.

He said the project was a great example of the Council and Queensland Government working together to create real benefits for the region.

The upgrade project was predominantly funded by Council with support through the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme. Council is also providing a connection to the TSRC at Mort Street.

Mayor Antonio said the upgrade from Bridge Street to north of Hermitage Road included construction of a new section of road between Bedwell and Pedersen streets and a major upgrade of the Boundary Street-Hermitage Road intersection.

“Safety at the intersection has been greatly improved with the straightening of the old alignment, widening of intersections and installation of traffic signals,” Mayor Antonio said.

The project also included road widening in the section from Pedersen Street to Bridge Street to create four lanes for the majority of that section, installation of street lighting for the length of the project, significant drainage upgrades to channel stormwater and overland run-off, and installation of footpaths or provision for footpaths along various parts of Boundary Street.

“There has also been significant landscaping as part of the project with about 30,000 new plantings and large sections turfed or hydromulched,” Mayor Antonio said.

“This upgrade, which is one of the largest road construction projects that Council has undertaken in recent times, will improve driver and pedestrian safety, cater for both local residents and vehicles using the TSRC and improve overall traffic efficiency.”

For more information about the project please call 131 872 or email [email protected].