| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2014 - Late 2020 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $344,750,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $275,800,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Shire of Chittering,Shire of Dalwallinu,Shire of Moora,Shire of Victoria Plains |
| State: | WA |
| Corridor: | Perth - Darwin |
Project DescriptionThe project will upgrade priority sections of the Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin, including bypasses and other realignments; intersection upgrades, construction of rest areas, and widening and construction of additional overtaking lanes. BenefitsThe upgrade will improve freight productivity, reduce travel times and improve safety on a national network highway that is a key link for the transport of equipment and supplies to the resources industry in the north of Western Australia. FundingThe Australian Government is contributing $275.8 million towards the $344.75 million project. TimetableConstruction of the first project commenced in late 2014, with all projects expected to be completed by late 2020. |
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Project details last updated: 2/06/2020
