Toowoomba to Seymour - New South Wales

Funding program Roads of Strategic Importance
Status Under construction
Transport mode Road
Expected start/finish Early 2020 - Early 2026
Estimated project cost $400,064,890
Australian Government contribution $300,000,000
State NSW

Project description

The Toowoomba to Seymour Corridor is a critical link in Australia’s freight transport network. This investment will deliver targeted upgrades along the Toowoomba to Seymour Corridor in New South Wales, including the Newell Highway, which contributes to the competitiveness of Australia's agriculture and mining sectors.

The upgrades are designed to address issues impacting the performance of this critical freight corridor including barriers to the adoption of High Productivity Vehicles, safety concerns, flood resilience, localised congestion and insufficient overtaking opportunities.

There are currently 14 committed projects on the corridor. See list below.

County Boundary Road - The Australian Government is committing $9.8 million towards the upgrade of the Country Boundary Road in the Gwydir Shire to cater for future demands, including increased capacity to support Inland Rail construction.
Entrance to Mugincoble Silos Access Road - The Australian Government is committing $3.8 million towards the realignment of the current intersection and approaches to the Mugincoble Silos on Eugowra Road.
Forbes Iron Bridge Upgrade - The Australian Government is committing $36.0 million towards the construction of a new bridge over the Lachlan River, as well as a new road alignment between Lachlan Valley Way and The Escort Way near Forbes.
Moree Intermodal Overpass - The Australian Government is committing $35.2 million towards the construction of the Moree. Intermodal Overpass, as well as associated road infrastructure to link the overpass to the Newell Highway in the west and to Bullus Drive in the east.
Newell Highway and Mitchell Highway Intersection Upgrade - $20 million in Australian Government funding was committed towards the upgrade of the Newell Highway and Mitchell Highway intersection in Dubbo.
Newell Highway and Oxley Highway Intersection Upgrade - The Australian Government is committing $32.0 million towards the upgrade of the Newell Highway and Oxley Highway intersection near Coonabarabran.
Pilliga Road Upgrade - The Australian Government is committing $5.0 million towards upgrading Pilliga Road in Narrabri Shire.
Purlewaugh Road Upgrade - The Australian Government is committing $2.8 million towards upgrading 10 kilometres of Purlewaugh Road, and the provision of a safer east west connection between Coonabarabran and Quirindi.
Peak Hill Road Upgrade ‘Part 1’ - The Australian Government is committing $8.6 million towards the widening and sealing of approximately 16 kilometres of Peak Hill Road within the Cabonne Shire.
Peak Hill Road Upgrade ‘Part 2’ - The Australian Government is committing $7.8 million towards the widening and sealing of approximately 16 kilometres of Peak Hill Road within the Parkes Shire.
Upgrades to Hargraves Lane and Federation Street - The Australian Government is committing $32.0 million towards upgrading the intersections of Hargraves Lane and Federation Street to the Newell, Oxley and Castlereagh Highways in Gilgandra.
Newell Highway - Mungle Back Creek to Boggabilla - Stage 2 - $81.1 million in Australian Government funding was committed towards the widening of the existing formation and providing an improved heavy duty pavement on the Newell Highway between Mungle Back Creek and Boggabilla.
Tooraweenah Road Upgrade - the Australian Government has committed $23 million towards updgrading Tooraweenah Road.

In addition to the above, the Australian Government announced that it will contribute $50 million on 10 January 2023 for the project: Newell Highway Flood Immunity - West Wyalong to Forbes. This funding will be formalised in the May 2023-24 Budget.

Benefits

Improved safety for all road users
Improved efficiency and network reliability
Improved accessibility and connectivity of road networks
Improved freight productivity and access to freight gateways

Funding

Australian Government funding for the Corridor: $300 million

NSW Government contribution to the corridor: $80 million.

Relevant local councils will contribute a further $20.06 million to these projects.

The Australian and NSW Government's will work together to determine the best way to utilise the balance of funds.

Timetable

Projects on this corridor started construction in early 2020.

Please refer to the individual webpages for the commencement and completion dates for each project.

Project last updated: 3 Feb 2023

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East Parade - 059878-15NSW-RTR

East Parade road pavement has extensive failures to over 40% of the area. Pavement length 110m width 11.2mRehabilitation of the road pavement by heavy patching, profiling and resurfacing the wearing surfacing. Replacement of the failed kerb and gutterTotal cost of proposed project is $111,886

Parkes Street - 059879-15NSW-RTR

Parkes Street pavement has extensive failures to over 40% of the area. Pavement length 248m width 12.0mRehabilitation of the road pavement by heavy patching, profiling and resurfacing the wearing surfacing. Replacement of the failed kerb and gutterTotal cost of proposed project is $160,000

Talavera Road - 059880-15NSW-RTR

Talavera Road pavement has extensive failures to over 30% of the area. Pavement length 255m width 10.2mRehabilitation of the road pavement by heavy patching, profiling and resurfacing the wearing surfacing. Replacement of the failed kerb and gutterTotal cost of proposed project is $147,000

Greigs Road, (Rural Road) - 059881-15VIC-RTR

Rough and failing pavementRehabilitation of 260 metre long section of Greigs Road

Ince Place, Melton West - 059882-15VIC-RTR

Pavement condition has deteriorated to an unacceptable levelRehabilitation of the pavement including replacement of the kerb and channelTotal cost of proposed project is $145,904

St John Place, Melton West - 059883-15VIC-RTR

Pavement condition has deteriorated to an unacceptable levelRehabilitation of the pavement including replacement of the kerb and channelTotal cost of proposed project is $119,730

Dianne Place, Melton West - 059884-15VIC-RTR

Pavement condition has deteriorated to an unacceptable levelRehabilitation of the pavement including replacement of the kerb and channelTotal cost of proposed project is $89,688

Wyatt Place, Melton West - 059885-15VIC-RTR

Pavement condition has deteriorated to an unacceptable levelRehabilitation of the pavement including replacement of the kerb and channelTotal cost of proposed project is $89,688

Mt Cottrell Road, (Rural Road) - 059886-15VIC-RTR

Most of the road has a narrow seal and the southern section is unsealed.Widening of the narrow seal and reconstruction of the unsealed section to provide a sealed pavement

The Gardens Road (Alice Springs Rural Road) - 059887-15NT-RTR

The Gardens Road services the pastoral, tourism, mining and indigenous community industries. The nearby Alice Springs to Darwin road rail crossing is currently being upgraded to 2 lane 7m wide seal, finishing at the existing narrow non-standard, single lane grid. The upgrade of the grid and drainage is a safety issue.It is proposed to raise the grid to allow drainage to occur, widen the grid to standard 9.6 metre width, raise the road approaches and build fence on both sides of the grid for traffic safety.

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