Stage 3 contract awarded for NorthLink WA
07 Feburary 2017
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Contract awarded for third and final stage of $1.12 billion NorthLink WA project
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NorthLink WA project to generate about 1,000 jobs
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New highway to improve safety and efficiency for road users and residents
The third and final contract for
the $1.12 billion
NorthLink WA project has been awarded to
CPB
Contractors.
Transport Minister Bill Marmion said the $175 million contract was for
the design and construction of the northern section of highway from
Ellenbrook to Muchea.
"NorthLink WA is a vitally important project, generating about 1,000
jobs and demonstrating the Liberal National Government's commitment to
transport infrastructure and
West Australians," Mr Marmion said.
"The final section involves construction of a free-flowing dual
carriageway between Ellenbrook and Muchea, with new interchanges at
Stock Road, Neaves Road and Brand Highway.
"Traffic congestion will be vastly improved as drivers will be able to
bypass up to 16 sets of traffic lights and two
railway crossings.
"Safety issues will be addressed at four of the State's most dangerous
intersections, with more than 150 kilometres of road safety barriers to
protect vehicle occupants and separate oncoming traffic.
"This project will not only create safer communities by reducing traffic
on local roads, it will connect those communities through the inclusion
of separate pedestrian and cycle paths."
Once completed, NorthLink WA will provide a continuous connection from
the
Perth Airport area through to Muchea, and together with the Gateway
WA and Perth Freight Link projects will be a major part of a high
standard freight connection to Fremantle Port.
"Construction is already well underway on Stage 1, Stage 2 is commencing
and Stage 3 will begin by mid-2017, so we are certainly on target for
project completion in 2019," the Minister said.
Fact File
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NorthLink WA is funded by investments of more than $894 million from the Commonwealth Government and more than $223 million from the Western Australian Government
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Environmental approvals covering the central and northern sections were granted in accordance with requirements under the Western Australian Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
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