Key Projects
| Project | Total Project Cost ($ million) |
2013-14 Cost ($ million) |
Completion Date | Description |
| Goldfields-Esperance Region | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperance Port Access Corridor | 120.0 | 44.2 | June 2014 | Replace two level crossings with grade separated crossings; construct a bridge linking Twilight Beach Road to the Esplanade, a railway tunnel under Harbour Road and a bridge connection between Harbour Road and Johns Street |
| Metropolitan Region | ||||
| Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel 3rd Lane and Mitchell Freeway Widening | 57.0 | 28.0 | June 2014 | Widen Graham Farmer Freeway to three lanes. Widen, resurface and reconfigure Mitchell Freeway and construct a link road from the Loftus Street exit connecting Mitchell Freeway northbound left lane |
| Mitchell Freeway Extension (Burns Beach to Hester Avenue) | 392.0 | 2.8 | December 2017 | Develop an ultimate concept, a project scope concept and undertake investigations and clearances (geotechnical, environmental and heritage) |
| Pilbara Region | ||||
| Great Northern Highway Realignment (Port Hedland) | 220.0 | 130.8 | June 2014 | Realign 8km of Great Northern Highway to the North and West of the Wedgefield Industrial Area. Construct a grade separated interchange, a low level road bridge over South West Creek and a road over rail bridge |
Looking ahead
- Construction and sealing of various sections of Goldfields Highway between Wiluna and Meekatharra.
- Commence project development for the Perth Freight Link Project which includes the extension of Roe Highway from Kwinana Freeway to Stock Road, the upgrade of Stock Road and upgrade of Leach Highway.
- Continue project development and commence construction to extend the Mitchell Freeway from Burns Beach Road to Hester Avenue.
- Continue project development activities associated with the Perth Darwin National Highway – Swan Valley Bypass project and commence construction.
The mining boom, growth in agricultural production and an increase in population is good news for the economy however it can have serious implications on road efficiency, safety and local amenities for some of our key regional areas. Read More
The Esperance Port Access Corridor Project addressed these potential issues and improved safety for all road and rail users, including cyclists and pedestrians within the Township.
Officially opened in April 2014, construction involved removing two level rail crossings, improving freight access into the Port and connecting two urban areas of Esperance by the construction of two new bridges over the corridor and a pedestrian underpass below Harbour Road and the railway.
The project has promoted local employment and growth of the local economy. It involved more than 815,000 hours of work, generated a local spend of $25 million and will:
- Significantly improve safety for all road and railway users, including cyclists and pedestrians by eliminating road and railway conflicts
- Enhance community access across the transport corridor through the construction of grade-separated crossings
- Provide infrastructure that supports the economic and regional development of the Town of Esperance and the Esperance Port
- Reduce road freight costs
- Cater for an efficient and cost effective increase in the transport corridor’s capacity.
Traffic on the Port to South Hedland link has grown by 25% over the past three years and is currently servicing about 15,000 vehicles each day. This growth is creating increased conflict between heavy haulage vehicles and local traffic and often causes delays at major intersections. Read More
To cope with this demand and improve safety and efficiency on the local road network, the $262 million Great Northern Highway Realignment project was undertaken.
Completed in mid-2014, the realignment eliminates interactions between heavy commercial vehicles and light commuter traffic, improves access to the new port and harbour area and enhances traffic flow between Port and South Hedland.
The realignment of the highway around the busy Wedgefield industrial area included the construction of a new carriageway and major interchange, new access roads and bridges, the installation of various public art and mangrove regeneration.
The project is complemented by an Intelligent Transport System that will feature an early warning system for road train operators approaching a key intersection on the highway which will minimise the need for emergency braking by heavy vehicles.
The project used:
- 350,000 square metres of geo-synthetic material to stabilise foundations
- 10km of drainage pipes
- 800,000 litres of bitumen
- 960 tonnes of reinforcing steel
- More than 3000 square metres of
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