$4 million upgrade to rebuild Nebia-Coningsby Road

Published on 13 November 2026

A four-million-dollar road rehabilitation project will soon get underway on Nebia-Coningsby Road in Balnagowan.

Funded equally by the Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council, the project will involve a full pavement reconstruction of 1.2 kilometres of Nebia-Coningsby Road.

The works will deliver a new road pavement, improved roadside drainage and upgraded property accesses, helping to improve safety, ride quality and the long-term resilience of the road.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the project would provide a significant upgrade to an important rural transport route which had realistically come to the end of its usable life.

"Rather than patching sections of road, this project will completely rebuild the pavement structure, extending the life of the road and providing a safer journey for motorists," Mayor Williamson said.

"The improved pavement, drainage and access treatments will make a real difference for the people who travel this route every day."

Construction will be delivered in two stages to minimise disruption to residents and road users.

Stage 1 is scheduled to commence later this month, weather permitting, and will involve the reconstruction of approximately 530 metres of road near the Maraju-Yakapari Road intersection.

A second stage involving approximately 600 metres of pavement reconstruction will commence following completion of Stage 1.

The project is expected to be completed by late September 2027, weather permitting.

Council thanks residents and road users for their patience during construction and encourages motorists to observe all traffic management measures in place.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Mackay Regional Council.