Reinstatement of Murray Downs Road Pavement (CH37.80–CH95.70) under Event 1258

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Department of Logistics and Infrastructure awarded a contract to REMOTE INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD for the immediate reinstatement of Murray Downs Road following flood damage in the Barkly Region under Event 1258.

The works were intended to reinstate the road to its pre‑flood condition and to restore trafficability and road‑user safety between CH37.80 and CH95.70.

The scope of works included implementation of a Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Schemes; placement of suitable fill material in washed‑out pavement sections; reformation and recompaction of pavement; restoration of road geometry including table drains and shoulders; supply, placement and grading of gravel resheeting material; and provision of time‑ and date‑stamped photographic evidence.

Quantities and specific defect locations were referenced in the Road Defect Log Sheet, and all works were executed in accordance with DLI Standards Specifications for Road Construction, including material quality, compaction requirements and workmanship standards.