| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2020 - Early 2022 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $30,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $24,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Meander Valley Council,West Tamar Council |
| State: | TAS |
Project DescriptionUpgrades to Birralee Main Road are expected to involve shoulder widening and pavement strengthening to increase safety for all road users. BenefitsImprove freight productivity as Biralee Road feeds into the Bass Highway at Westbury to support freight movement in agriculture and manufacturing industries. FundingThe Australian Government will contribute up to 80 per cent, capped at $24 million. TimetableConstruction is expected to commence in late 2020 with further work required to finalise scope. |
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Project details last updated: 16/12/2019
