| Funding Program: | Roads of Strategic Importance |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $50,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $40,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Burnie City Council,Waratah/Wynyard Council |
| State: | TAS |
Project DescriptionUpgrades on the Bass Highway from Cooee to Wynyard are expected to include new overtaking lanes, upgrading key sections of the Bass Highway and ensuring the future safety of the Cam River Bridge. The Bass Highway – Cooee to Wynyard Planning Study provides information to assist in prioritising key projects along the corridor. BenefitsThe upgrades are expected to improve road safety and traffic congestion, particularly providing benefits to freight transportation as a key corridor carrying heavy vehicles to and from the Circular Head municipality, the West Coast, the Port of Burnie and beyond. FundingThe estimated cost of the project is $50 million. The Australian Government is contributing $40 million and the Tasmanian Government $10 million. TimetableConstruction is expected to commence in late 2020 with further work required to finalise scope. |
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Project details last updated: 31/10/2019
