As the wet season once again builds on North Queensland's horizon Member for Burdekin Dale Last has held steadfast on the Crisafulli Government's commitment to 'build back better' including the need to improve a crucial flood-prone link on the Bruce Highway.

In February this year, significant rainfall and flooding across the region saw the Bruce Highway cut at Plantation Creek causing chaos for local industries and stranding interstate travelers, something Mr Last says needs a permanent solution.

"February's closure of the Bruce Highway at Plantation Creek not only saw interstate travel grind to a halt; it cut the Burdekin Shire in half, impacting local trades, residents and business owners," Mr Last said.

"I joined Queensland Premier David Crisafulli during this year's flooding event to demonstrate firsthand how flooding at this locality impacts traveler's and the local community.

"Not only has the project remained a priority for our government, we are ensuring we put our words into actions with the Minister confirming his department is working through detailed designs for areas of the Bruce Highway including Plantation Creek."

Mr Last said with the Bruce Highway claiming national importance, the responsibility of securing improved flood immunity at Plantation Creek also lied with the Federal Labor Government.

"As per the Bruce Highway funding agreement, the federal government is required to make a contribution to this project. The Premier’s visit in February this year, and my continued advocacy, has resulted in an application being made to the federal government to jointly fund the betterment project."

"As our track record shows, the Crisafulli government has secured record funding for improvements to the Bruce Highway because Queensland deserves its fair share.

"We look forward to the federal government doing the right thing and coming to the table to deliver this project.”