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and improve roadside amenity and facilities .
• Meet performance standards for the national road network .
• Minimise future maintenance and operational costs .
• Address community concerns regarding the separation of highway and local traffic , and safe access to facilities and services .
• Manage environmental , cultural heritage and social impacts .
Key project considerations include :
• Protecting rare and threatened fauna and flora species including the Giant Barred Frog , Mary River Cod and Hairy Hazelwood .
• Protecting environmentally-sensitive areas such as creeks adjacent to the project ; and obtaining permits for clearing work and working in
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