| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2021 - Mid 2022 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $5,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $4,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Burnie City Council,Dorset Council,Waratah/Wynyard Council |
| State: | TAS |
| Corridor: | Hobart - Burnie |
Project DescriptionThis project will include the expansion of existing rest stop areas and the construction of new rest stop areas, including the upgrade of the existing weighbridge site on the Bass Highway near Howth and a new rest area on the East Tamar Highway/Bridport Main Road. BenefitsThe project will improve road safety for all road users. FundingThe Australian Government is contributing $4 million and the Tasmanian Government $1 million to this project. TimetableConstruction expected to commence mid 2021. |
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Project details last updated: 1/04/2021
