| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2020 - Mid 2023 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $100,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $60,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Circular Head Council,Waratah/Wynyard Council |
| State: | TAS |
Project DescriptionDeliver a package of targeted upgrades of the Bass Highway corridor between Marrawah to Wynyard to improve road safety, travel time reliability, increase freight productivity and support social access. BenefitsThe package of works will increase freight efficiency and reduce travel times on the Bass Highway corridor. The package will also facilitate inter-regional connections to and from northern export ports in Tasmania, improve the safety of the highway and support tourism. FundingThe Australian Government will contribute up to $60 million and the Tasmanian Government up to $40 million for this project. TimetableConstruction is expected to commence in late 2020 with further work required to finalise scope and works completion date. |
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Project details last updated: 13/10/2020
