AUGUST 31, 2017: I joined Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester, as well as Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson to inspect work on an upgrade to Glenella Road in Mackay.The Australian Government had committed more than $2.52 million toward this project, under the Roads to Recovery program, which gives councils certainty when they need to upgrade and repair local roads.The Glenella Road upgrade near Jane’s Creek will involve resurfacing of the road and pavement rehabilitation to make it less prone to damage from flooding, installing off-road bike paths, and upgrading street lighting - improving safety in the major sporting area around the Magpies Sporting Club.Other major projects being delivered in the Mackay region include the $497.3 million Mackay Ring Road project, with works to get underway next month.Stage 1 of the Glenella Road Upgrade is already complete.The rapid progress of this project means works on Stage 2 can now get underway. We encourage motorists to be cautious while works continue on this important road upgrade. Construction started in July 2017 and is due to take about two months to complete.The Australian Government has committed $2,524,426 to the $3,224,571 Glenella Road upgrades, with Mackay Regional Council contributing the balance.