| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2018 - Late 2021 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $133,700,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $97,960,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| State: | NSW |
| Corridor: | Sydney - Brisbane |
Project DescriptionThis project included realignment and widening of approximately 2.1 kilometres of the New England Highway at Bolivia Hill, near Tenterfield, including construction of a 320 metre long bridge. BenefitsThe project has improved safety as well as increased productivity of freight movements along the New England Highway. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $98.0 million to this project and the NSW Government has committed up to $35.7 million. The final contributions are being confirmed as part of the project close-out. TimetableThe project commenced in May 2018 and opened to traffic in September 2021. All construction works on site were completed in October 2021. |
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Project details last updated: 25/11/2021
