General News
6 June, 2025
Brimblecombe Road Dry Creek crossing officially declared open
After re-opening last week, Toowoomba Regional Council has thanked State and Federal Government's for their jointly-funding of Brimblecombe Road's Dry Creek crossing.
The $1.79 million project formed part of the 2022 Flood Recovery Program and marks the fourth Betterment-funded project to be completed in the Toowoomba Region.
Council’s $11.8 million 2021-22 Betterment program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the project will allow the floodway to better withstand future events, preventing disruption and improving safety for the local community and road users.
“The reconstruction efforts demonstrate our commitment to supporting communities in their recovery from natural disasters, ensuring safer and more resilient infrastructure for the future,” she said.
“The Albanese and Queensland Governments are partnering to fund Betterment projects not just in Toowoomba, but across areas of Queensland impacted by the 2021-2022 disaster season.”
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said Betterment has a proven track record when it comes to protecting Queensland communities.
“The Crisafulli Government will always back Queenslanders with the support they need to strengthen their properties and rebuild with confidence,” she said.
“When we rebuild stronger, we save lives, we protect livelihoods, and we reduce the cost of recovery.
“We will continue to make strong investments in Betterment, an initiative our government started in 2013, wherever it’s needed.”
TRC Construction and Maintenance (Infrastructure Services) portfolio spokesperson Cr Carol Taylor said the reopening of Brimblecombe Road was critical for restoring transport links between the Warrego Highway at Oakey and Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road at Wellcamp.
“Council’s Construction and Maintenance team has worked hard to reopen Brimblecombe Road as quickly as possible given its connection from the Warrego Highway to the Wellcamp Airport and other roads servicing the southern part of the Region,” she said.
“The team worked collaboratively with impacted landholders to minimise disruptions during construction and the associated road closure during the upgrade to the crossing. Council is committed to strengthening the Region through continued infrastructure improvements.
“Council would not have been able to rebuild the damaged infrastructure sustained from the 2022 flood event to the level achieved across the Toowoomba Region without the DRFA’s generous financial support.”
Cr Taylor acknowledged that road closures can cause temporary inconvenience to the community and Council thanked residents and road users for their cooperation and support as the 2022 Flood Recovery Program neared its completion.
“With approximately 99 per cent of the 2022 Flood Recovery Program now completed, and with the remaining five Betterment projects underway, Council sincerely thanks the community for their continued patience while we work to finish these projects."
