• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Early 2021 - Mid 2022
  • Estimated project cost $52,000,000
  • Australian Government contribution $41,600,000
  • Local Council/Shire Shire of Coolgardie
  • State WA
  • Corridor Perth - Adelaide

Project description

The project will reconstruct and realign a 25 km section between Widgiemooltha and Kambalda, together with shoulder sealing and the construction of an overtaking lane in each direction.

The additional funding will continue to improve safety on this important freight route.

Benefits

  • Improved road safety for all road users
  • Improved connectivity between people with jobs and services, and goods with market
  • Improved efficiency and network reliability

Funding

The Australian Government has committed $41.6 million towards the $52 million project.

Timetable

Construction began in February 2021 and completed in July 2022.

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