• Funding program Roads of Strategic Importance
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Mid 2019 - Mid 2021
  • Estimated project cost $8,900,000
  • Australian Government contribution $8,900,000
  • Local Council/Shire Coomalie Community Government Council,Katherine Town Council,City of Palmerston
  • State NT

Project description

Upgrades to roads on the Alice Springs to Darwin road corridor involving strengthening and widening, and resurfacing works. Early works cover various sections of the Stuart Highway, Berrimah Road and Tiger Brennan Drive.

Benefits

• Improved freight efficiency, connectivity and travel time.
• Improved road safety.
• Improved economic productivity.
• Improved flood immunity.
• Reduced road repair and maintenance costs.

Funding

Works are funded under the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. The Australian Government will contribute $8.9 million to the project.

Timetable

Construction works commenced in August 2019 and completed in June 2021.

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