- Funding program Major Project Business Case
- Status Completed
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Early 2021 - Late 2023
- Estimated project cost $15,020,000
- Australian Government contribution $7,510,000
- Local Council/Shire Shire of Mundaring,Shire of Northam,City of Swan
- State WA
Project description
The existing road (Great Eastern Highway) is four-lanes, but has poor geometry and is winding and quite steep on the descent into Perth. With the continued urbanisation of the area there is also increasing localised commuter traffic merging onto this key freight route.
The project will investigate and plan for an alternative route between Northam and Perth to the current alignment of the Great Eastern Highway.
Benefits
- Improve road safety
- Improve freight efficiency, connectivity and travel time
Funding
The Australian Government has committed $7.51 million towards the project.
Timetable
The business case commenced in February 2021 and was completed in November 2023.
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