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The Great Northern Highway Project in Australia has officially begun its upgrade works. In a nutshell, the significant road development will involve the replacement of three single-lane bridges with dual-lane bridges. This will lead to the improvement of road safety, especially in the Kimberley region.
As a whole, the Great Northen Highway Project’s bridges will cross Frog Hollow Creek, Tickalara Creek, and Arthur Creek. Alongside enhanced road safety, the upgrades will provide more efficiency to the freight industry that regularly depends on the highway.
In total, the bridge replacement project cost is about $33 million. A Part of its funding will be from the Federal Government, with a commitment of $26.4 million. On the other hand, the State Government is said to commit $6.6 million.
An Overview Of The Great Northern Highway Project
Initially, minor construction works began on the Tickalara Creek and Frog Hollow Creek bridges. At the moment, a recent camp has been set up at Mabel Downs Station. Alongside the involvement of several businesses and works, Fortec Australia will serve as the development contractor.
For the month of July, site fencing and installation of safety barriers as well as foundation preparation are scheduled. Additionally, road approach earthworks will be undertaken. Meanwhile, bridge works for Arthur Creek will be done during the 2024 dry season, as per an official statement. |
