What is the best technique for combining these sentences?

The sentences, in the order presented below, have been combined with an appropriate technique into a coherent and effective statement.

Sentence 1: We had to travel to the neighboring town today.

Sentence 2: The purpose was to purchase some urgently needed supplies

Sentence 3: These supplies were crucial for completing our ongoing scientific research.

Combined sentence: To fulfil the pressing demands of our ongoing scientific research project, we ventured into a journey today, destination being the neighboring town where the urgently needed supplies awaited our procurement.