BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 23 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Tim Mander

* A stronger and more resilient Cuttaburra Crossing has been delivered for Western Queensland communities, with Stage One of the upgrade now complete. * Three kilometres of newly sealed road across the Eyre Creek floodplain will improve access and reliability between Bedourie and Birdsville. * Stage Two is progressing through detailed design and will further strengthen this critical transport link. * This upgrade forms part of theAlbanese and Crisafulli Governments' commitment to rebuilding stronger, more resilient infrastructure and helpin...