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Building Our Future

Infrastructure Investment Laying the Foundations for Economic RecoveryOctober 2020

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Table of Contents

Ministers’ Foreword 1

Introduction 3

Infrastructure Supports the Economy 4

Local Priorities, Local Jobs, Local Business 5

Infrastructure Supports Social Policy Outcomes 6

New Projects for the Infrastructure Investment Pipeline 8

National Infrastructure Pipeline Priorities Map 12

Priorities and Achievements by State 15

National Priorities 16

New South Wales 19

Victoria 23

Queensland 27

Western Australia 31

South Australia 37

Tasmania 41

Northern Territory 45

Australian Capital Territory 49

Current Major Projects 51

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Ministers’ Foreword

The Australian Government is investing a record $110 billion over 10 years from 2020-21, including $9.7 billion additional funding through the 2020-21 Budget, in transport infrastructure across Australia.

The Hon Michael McCormack MP

Deputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

Development

The Hon Alan Tudge MP

Minister for Population, Cities and Urban

Infrastructure

Now, with the world facing the most challenging economic situation since the Great Depression, the Australian Government’s investment in infrastructure is vital for supporting jobs. This investment will also ensure we build the infrastructure needed to get Australians home sooner and safer as well as to drive long-term productivity.

Our 10-year infrastructure pipeline is doing what it is designed to do – delivering the infrastructure Australia needs and providing investment certainty for industry. In 2019-20, more than 60 major projects within the Infrastructure Investment Program commenced construction and over 50 were completed, including projects such as the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing in Queensland, the New England Highway–Scone Bypass in New South Wales and the NorthLink project in Western Australia.

Some of our biggest projects are also reaching major milestones.

The first stage of Inland Rail (Parkes to Narromine) was recently completed. This once-in-a-generation project, that will deliver major benefits to the country, has already delivered more than 1,800 jobs.

Locations of the five stations on the new Sydney Metro–Western Sydney Airport line have been identified.

We are supporting local jobs and businesses during the COVID-19 recovery. The $1.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program supports local jobs by providing funding to local governments across the country for local projects. Since 1 July 2020, over $155 million has already been provided to local councils.

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program complements the Australian Government’s existing programs for local councils, including Financial Assistance Grants and Roads to Recovery.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Australian Government is strongly committed to improving road safety and driving down the number of Australians affected by road trauma. Every year, around 1,200 people continue to die on our roads and tens of thousands more are seriously injured – even one death is one too many.

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That is why the Australian Government has committed to the $2 billion Road Safety Program. This Program will provide lifesaving treatments predominantly to rural and regional roads but also protecting those most vulnerable in urban areas, including cyclists and pedestrians.

This new Road Safety Program builds on the $500 million Targeted Road Safety Works announced in June 2020 and the long-standing Black Spot Program.

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure and Road Safety Programs are expected to support over 10,000 jobs.

In addition, we are investing $5.5 million over four years to establish a National Road Safety Data Hub. The new hub will allow us to transparently monitor and evaluate our investment in road safety. The National Road Safety Data Hub will support our commitment to deliver the new National Road Safety Strategy over the next decade, putting Australia on a path to achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.

We are continuing to invest in our cities. The recently announced $1.5 billion Perth City Deal will support almost 10,000 jobs and re-energise Perth by encouraging more people back into the city, creating flow on economic benefits for small businesses. This builds on our existing City Deals with Western Sydney, Geelong, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, Launceston and Townsville, and ongoing negotiations for a South East Queensland City Deal.

In July 2020 we finalised the Statement of Intent for the Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal. The Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal brings together the Australian, New South Wales and Victorian Governments, and the Albury City and City of Wodonga councils. This is in addition to our existing Barkly (Northern Territory) and Hinkler (Queensland) Regional Deals.

Our infrastructure investment is supporting jobs. The new road and rail projects announced in the 2020-21 Budget are expected to support more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs over the construction lives of the projects. This builds on the estimated 100,000 jobs being supported over the lives of the projects currently under construction and funded through the Australian Government’s 10-year infrastructure pipeline.

By supporting projects of all sizes – from local projects to generation-defining, nationally significant projects, the Australian Government is providing opportunities for all tiers of the construction sector, from local businesses through to our largest construction companies.

This is vital to putting the Australian economy on the road to recovery.

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Introduction

The Australian Government is investing $110 billion over 10 years from 2020–21 in transport infrastructure across Australia. This investment will deliver on our economic plan for a stronger and more resilient Australia, boosting the economy, meeting our national freight challenge and getting Australians home sooner and safer.

Most importantly, this investment will support jobs now and into the future. The infrastructure investments in this Budget are expected to support over 30,000 direct and indirect jobs over the construction lives of these projects.

This builds on the estimated 100,000 jobs being supported over the lives of the projects currently under construction and funded through the Australian Government’s 10-year transport infrastructure pipeline.

Since 2013 the Australian Government has invested in more than 1,000 individual projects and committed to almost 30,000 projects through the targeted programs across the nation. Of these major projects, there are currently over 150 under construction; over 540 are in the planning stage; and more than 390 have been completed.

The 10-year infrastructure pipeline provides certainty for industry. The COVID-19 pandemic effects have meant planning for the future is more difficult than ever. That is why the Australian Government is committed to providing certainty through ongoing infrastructure investment to support the construction sector to sustain its workforce. Through the major projects and small-scale stimulus projects, the Australian Government is providing opportunities for all tiers of the construction sector. In turn, this supports local jobs and local businesses right across the country.

Mitchell Freeway, WA


Infrastructure Supports the Economy

The construction sector represents 6.9 per cent of the Australian economy and supports around 1.2 million jobs. Like all sectors of the economy the construction industry has been impacted by COVID-19. It is therefore critical that governments continue to invest in transport infrastructure to support jobs now, provide certainty to industry and drive long-term productivity as the economy recovers.

The Australian Government has recognised this need and is stepping up to the challenge through targeted and timely infrastructure investments. Through the 2020–21 Budget we are introducing new programs targeting jobs in the immediate term, bringing forward planned expenditure and continuing to deliver the 10-year rolling infrastructure pipeline.

As a result, we are increasing our 10-year infrastructure spend by $9.7 billion through the 2020–21 Budget. This investment will support jobs now for Australians across the country.

This builds on our strong record of targeted infrastructure investment, particularly over the last 12 months. In November 2019, the Australian Government committed $4.2 billion in additional funding and bring forwards for projects across the country to help boost the economy.

Further to this, in May 2020, the Australian Government announced a local government package, bringing forward $1.3 billion of funding for Financial Assistance Grants and announcing the new $500 million Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. In June this year, the Australian Government also committed a further $1.5 billion for transport infrastructure – $500 million for Targeted Road Safety Works and $1 billion for ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure projects.

Whilst commitments have been made to boost short term delivery of small-scale infrastructure, ensuring that there is a pipeline of investment to continue to build productive infrastructure is also critical to long term economic recovery.

That is why the 2020–21 Budget infrastructure investments include short and medium term projects, as well as planning for the future. These commitments build on the existing infrastructure pipeline, which we are continuing to deliver.

In the short term, the Australian Government is creating jobs over the next 18 months by investing an additional $1 billion in the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, bringing our total commitment to this program to $1.5 billion.

In addition, through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government is establishing a new $2 billion Road Safety Program, that will see road safety upgrades rolled out across the country. Funding will be available to state and territory governments to carry out these works immediately. These works will reduce road trauma and save lives through small scale interventions, such as installing audio-tactile line-markings, wide centre-line markings and barriers.

Together these programs will support over 10,000 jobs over the next two years.

Supporting jobs over the short and medium term, and planning for the future means providing certainty to industry. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government is increasing our rolling infrastructure pipeline by 10 per cent, to $110 billion over 10 years.

The investment certainty provided by the pipeline supports industry to plan for the future, and recruit and retain staff over this timeframe.

By implementing these strategies, the Australian Government’s infrastructure pipeline will support the economy now, during the COVD-19 recovery period and over the long term.

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Local Priorities, Local Jobs, Local Business

Communities and businesses across Australia have felt the economic impact of COVID-19. By targeting local priority projects, the Australian Government is supporting local jobs and local businesses.

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Australian Government announced a new $500 million Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program on 22 May 2020. This program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects in the 2020–21 financial year.

By providing funding to all local councils for small scale projects, the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program supports local workers and businesses across Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This program has been highly successful. As at 2 October 2020, 97 per cent of eligible funding recipients had entered into funding agreements, with $415.7 million worth of projects submitted for approval. The Commonwealth has approved over 1,800 projects worth $340.4 million and made payments of $155.4 million.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed an additional $1 billion to this program for works to continue in 2021.

Road SafetyThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed $2 billion for the Road Safety Program to be spent over the 2020–21 and 2021–22 financial years.

The funding will see the fast roll out of lifesaving road safety treatments which will result in an estimated 35 per cent reduction in fatal and serious injuries on upgraded rural and regional roads and greater protection for vulnerable road users, like cyclists and pedestrians, in urban areas. This is part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety for all Australians and reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

This new investment builds on the $500 million Targeted Road Safety Works program announced in June 2020.

Together these initiatives will support the objectives of the new National Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030, which will be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to positively direct road safety outcomes.


Infrastructure Supports Social Policy Outcomes

The Australian Government’s infrastructure brings a range of benefits to the Australian community, beyond transport. Our infrastructure investment pipeline is supporting a range of policies, from Closing the Gap, through to using recycled materials, and providing infrastructure that supports active communities.

Indigenous Employment and Supplier-Use Infrastructure FrameworkIndigenous Australians from the nation’s remotest regions to the densest urban centres will have job and business opportunities on Australian Government funded road and rail projects.

The Australian Government, in partnership with state and territory transport agencies, is creating these opportunities through the Indigenous Employment and Supplier-Use Infrastructure Framework introduced as part the new National Partnership Agreement on Land Transport Infrastructure Projects in July 2019.

The Australian Government has approved over 80 projects with ambitious targets reflecting the local Indigenous working age population. Indigenous participation targets are as high as

40 per cent for remote and regional projects, and as high as 12 per cent for urban city centres.

The Australian Government, through the Indigenous Employment and Supplier-Use Infrastructure Framework, is creating jobs and business opportunities at an unprecedented scale – there is already a potential opportunity pipeline of around 750 direct jobs, and over $160 million supplier-use dollars towards Indigenous businesses.

This one of the many ways the Australian Government is contributing towards the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap signed on 30 July 2020.

Buntine Highway, NT


Using Recycled Material in Transport InfrastructureThe Australian Government is committed to working with states and territories to establish a sustainable and resilient sector for the use of recycled materials in roads, part of our commitment to support the ban on the export of waste plastic, glass and tyres. Use of recycled materials in projects under the Infrastructure Investment Program is funded by the Australian Government consistent with standard project funding arrangements.

We will also be supporting monitoring and evaluation of trials of these products in road projects under the Program. Additionally, transport ministers from all jurisdictions have engaged Austroads to develop guidelines and model specifications for the use of recycled plastic, glass and tyre rubber in roads. Together these measures are helping to support the emerging industry for use of recycled materials in Australian roads.

Supporting Active CommunitiesThe Australian Government supports measures to increase active transport in Australia. Walking and cycling are critical forms of transport, whether for short trips, commutes, getting to and from public transport, or for leisure.

Pedestrians and cyclists are vulnerable to crashes. The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit noted that around 5 per cent of journeys-to-work are solely by active transport, and that a significant proportion of survey respondents indicated they would use more active transport if better infrastructure was available.

A number of recently completed infrastructure projects include new or upgraded pedestrian and/or cycling infrastructure. Examples include the Princes Highway West – Winchelsea to Colac Duplication, Gateway Motorway – Gateway North Upgrade, and sections of the North-South Corridor in Adelaide.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government is providing $47.5 million towards the Perth CBD Transport Plan, and a significant number of the proposed infrastructure projects, such as the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, Rankin Park to Jesmond, Hall Road Upgrade, and the Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang) include new or upgraded active transport facilities. These investments will continue to improve Australians’ access to infrastructure that supports active travel.

Midland Highway, Tasmania


New Projects for the Infrastructure Investment Pipeline

Project Name

Australian Government Contribution

($ million) 2020

–21

2021

–22

2022

–23

2023

–24

2024

–25

2025

–26

2026

–27

2027

–28

2028

–29

2029

–30

Initiatives

Road Safety Program 2,000.0

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (New) 1,000.0

Infrastructure Investment Program

New South Wales

New England Highway – Singleton Bypass 560.0

Newcastle Inner City Bypass, Rankin Park to Jesmond 360.0

Grade Separating Road Interfaces 150.0

Prospect Highway Upgrade 120.0

Heathcote Road Upgrade, Hammondville to Voyager Point 94.0

M1 North Smart Motorway – ANZAC Bridge to Warringah Freeway

60.0

Sydney to Newcastle Faster Rail – Planning 15.0

Northern NSW Inland Port – Narrabri 7.8

Pooncarie Road (Wentworth Shire) 4.6

Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour Airport Freight Access 3.0

Ettamogah Rail Hub 2.6

Newell Highway Upgrade

Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades 205.7

Dubbo Bridge 176.2

Parkes Bypass 149.7

Overtaking Lanes 60.0

Victoria

Shepparton Rail Line Upgrade – Stage 3 320.0

Barwon Heads Road Upgrade 292.0

Warrnambool Rail Upgrade – Stage 2 208.0

Hall Road Upgrade 84.5

Narre Warren North Road Upgrade 31.0

Western Rail Plan – Further Planning 30.0

Western Port Highway Upgrade 27.2

South Road Upgrade 22.5


Project Name


($ million) 2020

–21

2021

–22

2022

–23

2023

–24

2024

–25

2025

–26

2026

–27

2027

–28

2028

–29

2029

–30

Improving Connectivity to Port of Melbourne – Business Case

7.5

Improving Passenger Rail Services from Northern Victoria to Melbourne – Business Case

7.5

Queensland

Coomera Connector Stage 1 – (Coomera to Nerang) 750.0

Centenary Bridge Upgrade 112.0

Riverway Drive Stage 2 – (Allambie Lane – Dunlop Street) 76.0

Beams Road Open Level Crossing 50.0

Mount Lindesay Highway – Johanna Street to South Street 42.4

Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy 20.0

M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade Program – Exit 45 10.0

Currumbin Creek Road-Bienvenue Drive Intersection Upgrade

2.0

Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) Funding Allocations

Cooktown to Weipa Corridor Upgrade – Cape York Community Access Roads

38.0

Cairns to Northern Territory Border Upgrade – Gulf Developmental Road – Pavement Strengthening and Widening

17.2

Townsville to Roma Corridor Upgrade – Dawson Highway (Banana to Rolleston) – Roundstone Creek Bridge Overflow Upgrade

4.8

Western Australia

METRONET: High Capacity Signalling 102.3

Reid Highway Interchange – West Swan Road 87.5

Canning Bridge Bus Interchange 75.0

Roe Highway Widening and Abernethy Road Upgrade 70.0

Perth CBD Transport Plan1 47.5

Stirling Bus Interchange 45.0

Freight Vehicle Productivity Improvements Program 40.0

Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway Barrier Upgrades 28.6

Brand Highway (Muchea to Gingin) Pavement Rehabilitation and Widening

20.0

Albany Highway – Kelmscott to Williams Pavement Rehabilitation and Hotham River Bridge Replacement

20.0

Goldfields Highway (Wiluna to Meekatharra) Construct and Seal Priority Sections

16.0

Broome – Cape Leveque Road Upgrading and Community Access Roads

16.0

Wheatbelt Timber Bridge Replacement 11.2

Kenwick Intermodal Terminal 5.0

Perth to Bunbury Faster Rail Corridor Investigation 4.0

1 Including $32.3 million through the Infrastructure Investment Program


Project Name


($ million) 2020

–21

2021

–22

2022

–23

2023

–24

2024

–25

2025

–26

2026

–27

2027

–28

2028

–29

2029

–30

Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) Funding Allocations

Port Augusta to Perth (WA) – Coolgardie Esperance Highway – Emu Rocks

41.6

Alice Springs to Halls Creek Corridor Upgrade (WA) – Tanami Road Upgrade

34.2

Newman to Katherine Corridor Upgrade (WA) – Ord River North Section, Stage 3

31.2

Newman to Katherine Corridor Upgrade (WA) – Great Northern Highway Upgrade – Broome to Kununurra

20.6

Newman to Katherine Corridor Upgrade (WA) – Port Hedland Airport Deviation

18.2

South Australia

Hahndorf Township Improvements and Access Upgrade 200.0

Main Road South Duplication Stage 2 – Aldinga to Sellicks Beach

136.0

Strzelecki Track Upgrade 100.0

South Eastern Freeway Safety Upgrade 28.0

Victor Harbor Road Upgrade 12.0

Princes Highway Corridor Funding Allocations

Pavement Works 45.6

Intersection Improvements 40.0

Overtaking Lanes 28.8

Safety and Signage Improvements 10.4

Shoulder Sealing 7.2

Rest Areas 4.0

Tasmania

Hobart to Sorell Corridor – Midway Point Causeway (including McGees Bridge) and Sorell Causeway

150.0

Tasman Bridge Upgrade 65.0

Freight Bridge Upgrades 12.0

Midland Highway Safety Works Package – Powranna Road to South of Symmons Plains and Tunbridge

7.1

ROSI: Tasmanian Roads Package

Bass Highway Targeted Upgrades Between Deloraine and Devonport

40.0

West Tamar Highway Targeted Upgrades Between Exeter and Launceston

16.0

Bridport Road Freight Efficiency and Safety Upgrades 16.0

Northern Territory

Carpentaria Highway Upgrade 120.0

Northern Territory National Network Highway Upgrades 46.6

Stuart Highway Upgrade at Coolalinga 22.9


Project Name


($ million) 2020

–21

2021

–22

2022

–23

2023

–24

2024

–25

2025

–26

2026

–27

2027

–28

2028

–29

2029

–30

Australian Capital Territory

Molonglo River Bridge 87.5

Canberra – South West Corridor Upgrade Package 50.0

Parkes Way Upgrade – Planning and Design 2.5

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Infrastructure Pipeline Priorities Map


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Priorities and Achievements by State

The Australian Government has continually worked closely with state and territory governments to look for future investment opportunities and priorities that will provide the best return for investment over the longer term, while supporting jobs in the immediate term. It is anticipated that these projects will deliver the greatest benefit to productivity, the economy and road safety, while complementing the significant investments that are already underway.

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National Priorities

Roads of Strategic ImportanceThe Australian Government has committed $4.6 billion over 12 years from 2018–19 to 2029–30 to upgrade key freight routes through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. The ROSI initiative will ensure that our key freight roads efficiently connect agricultural and mining regions to ports, airports and other transport hubs. Most importantly, the rolling nature of the investment over 12 years ensures the ROSI initiative delivers substantial social and economic benefits, including ongoing opportunities for greater regional employment and business growth.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed additional funding to support projects under the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative including the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network in Western Australia ($150 million including an additional $80 million through the 2020–21 Budget), and upgrades to the Midway Point Causeway (including McGees Bridge) and Sorell Causeway on the Hobart to Sorell Corridor in Tasmania ($150 million).

The Australian Government is also allocating funding to projects on previously identified priority corridors.

Almost 20 ROSI projects have completed construction works or are underway, with upgrades already delivered between Mogumber and Yarrawindah in the Wheatbelt Secondary Network, on the Murchison Highway in Tasmania, and at the Hayes Road Bridge in New South Wales. More benefits will start to flow through to our regional businesses and communities as construction commences in the next year on more than 50 projects, including across half of the 26 ROSI corridors with more to come as states and territories complete planning activities.

Urban Congestion FundThe Australian Government is tackling congestion in urban areas through the Urban Congestion Fund, which is delivering upgrades to the road network to reduce congestion and ensure commuters get home sooner and safer. More than 150 projects tackling pinch points and local traffic hotspots are expected to be underway or complete by early 2022, including through the Commuter Car Park Fund, which is targeting congestion on roads by making public transport more accessible.


King Georges Road, NSW

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New South Wales

Achievements

Pacific Highway Duplication

The final stage of the duplication of the Pacific Highway from Hexham to the New South Wales – Queensland border is due to be completed later in 2020. The Australian Government has committed over $5.6 billion to the duplication since 2013–14. Over 90 per cent of the upgraded road is already completed. When complete, almost 660 kilometres of highway will be four-lane divided road, and the travel time between Hexham and the Queensland border will be reduced by 2.5 hours. Fatal road crashes have already reduced by more than half.

Around 15,000 direct and indirect jobs were supported at the peak employment period in mid-2018, with many of these opportunities existing for much of the 25-year life of the upgrade program.

New England Highway – Scone Bypass

The Scone Bypass on the New England Highway opened to traffic in March 2020. The Australian Government contributed $65 million towards the project. The project has significantly improved safety and reduced travel times on this section of the New England Highway. The project has also improved the amenity of the town, with around 500 trucks per day no longer passing through the center of Scone.

This project supported more than 1,150 direct and indirect jobs.

WestConnex – Stages 1 and 2

WestConnex will deliver 33 kilometres of new and upgraded motorways linking western and south-western Sydney with the CBD, Sydney Airport and Port Botany precincts. The Australian Government has contributed $1.5 billion and has provided a $2 billion concessional loan for the WestConnex project. Stages 1 and 2 have been completed and Stage 3 is underway. Stage 2, the M8, opened to traffic on 5 July 2020.

Once complete, WestConnex will reduce travel times by up to 40 minutes between Parramatta and Sydney Airport, bypassing up to 52 sets of traffic lights. It will remove 10,000 trucks a day from Parramatta Road and support around 18,000 jobs during the life of the project.

St Peters Interchange, NSW


2020–21 Budget Highlights – NSW

New England Highway – Singleton BypassThe New England Highway is the primary route connecting the Upper Hunter Region and Newcastle. The New England Highway currently carries around 26,000 vehicles, including more than 3,700 heavy vehicles, through the centre of Singleton each day. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $560 million for the Singleton Bypass.

This bypass will divert traffic, particularly heavy vehicles, away from the town centre, improving freight productivity and road safety. This project is expected to support 1,370 direct and indirect jobs.

This funding takes the Australian Government’s investment on the New England Highway since 2013 to around $752 million. In addition, the Australian Government has committed $140 million to the Newcastle to Tenterfield corridor, which is centred on the New England Highway, through the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative.

Coffs Harbour Bypass (Additional Funding)The construction of the Coffs Harbour Bypass is the next major upgrade to the Pacific Highway,

following the completion of the duplication. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed an additional $490.6 million to the project, taking the total Australian Government commitment to over $1.5 billion.

Project scope has been refined during further planning, the development of the Environmental Impact Statement, and the refined concept design. The current bypass design includes tunnels, low-noise pavement, and a reduced maximum road gradient.

The Coffs Harbour Bypass is expected to support 12,000 direct and indirect jobs, and early works are expected to commence by the end of 2020.

Newcastle Inner City Bypass, Rankin Park to JesmondRankin Park to Jesmond is the final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $360 million to this stage of the Bypass. The project will construct a 3.4 kilometre four lane divided road, and include off-road provisions for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Newcastle Inner City Bypass will improve traffic flows and connectivity to major shopping centres, and the John Hunter Hospital Precinct. This project is expected to support 900 direct and indirect jobs.


Newell HighwayThe Newell Highway is a key freight route through regional New South Wales. It provides important connections for the agricultural and mining sectors to freight networks in Victoria and Queensland.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government is committing an additional $191.6 million to upgrade the Newell Highway, taking its total commitment since the 2019–20 Budget to $591.6 million. This commitment will be directed towards four projects: the Parkes Bypass (up to $149.7 million), the Dubbo Bridge (up to $176.2 million), heavy duty pavement upgrades between Narrabri and Moree, and north of Moree (up to $205.7 million), and the construction of at least 45 kilometres of overtaking lanes (up to $60 million). Together these projects are expected to support 1,468 direct and indirect jobs.

In addition, the Australian Government is committing up to $150 million for grade separations along the Inland Rail route in New South Wales through the 2020–21 Budget. Removing intersections between the road and rail line will improve safety, travel time reliability and improve the efficiency of the network. This project is expected to support 420 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Collectively, these projects will provide significant improvements for freight productivity and safety for all road users. These projects will complement the Australian Government’s $300 million investment through the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative in the New South Wales section of the Toowoomba to Seymour corridor, which is centred on the Newell Highway.

Prospect Highway UpgradeThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $120 million to upgrade the Prospect Highway between Reservoir Road, Prospect, and St Martins Crescent, Blacktown. The project will upgrade the road to a four-lane divided carriageway, with six lanes (including two dedicated bus lanes) north of Lancelot Street. It will also deliver improvements to 11 intersections along the route.

This upgrade will reduce congestion, improve travel time and safety for commuters and freight on the Prospect Highway for the 35,000 vehicles, including 5,000 heavy vehicles, which use the road each day. This project is expected to support 490 direct and indirect jobs.

Heathcote Road upgrade, Hammondville to Voyager PointThe Australian Government has committed up to $94 million to upgrade Heathcote Road to a four-lane divided road between Hammondville and Voyager Point through the 2020–21 Budget. The upgrade to this key road will improve road safety and reduce congestion. The project is expected to support 493 direct and indirect jobs.

M1 North Smart Motorway – ANZAC Bridge to Warringah FreewayManaged, or smart, motorway systems can alleviate congestion through monitoring of traffic conditions, providing real-time travel time information to drivers and allowing incident response in real time. They can also include technologies such as ramp metering and variable speed limits that improve traffic flows.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $60 million for the M1 North Smart Motorway project, which will see a smart motorway system installed between the ANZAC Bridge and the Warringah Freeway. This will reduce congestion and improve the efficiency and reliability of the road network. This project is expected to support 509 direct and indirect jobs.

Pac Highway – Hardwood Bridge, NSW


Rockbank Station, VIC


Victoria

Achievements

Tullamarine Freeway Widening

Section 1 of the CityLink Tulla Widening Project opened in September 2018. The Australian Government contributed $200 million to the $250 million cost of widening the freeway between Melbourne Airport and Melrose Drive. The project increased capacity and reduced congestion. It included adding an additional lane in each direction, introduced ramp metering and lane use management, and a priority queue bypass for buses at the Airport.

Princes Highway West – Winchelsea to Colac Duplication

Duplication of the Princes Highway West between Winchelsea and Colac was completed in late 2019. The Australian Government contributed $181.7 million towards the project. In addition to duplicating 35 kilometres of the highway, the project included upgrading bridges, pedestrian and cycle paths, and new traffic lights and parking bays. Over 10,000 native trees were planted as part of the landscaping works.

M80 Ring Road Upgrade

The first section of the M80 Ring Road Upgrade, Sunshine Avenue to the Calder Freeway was completed in October 2018. This section of the $1 billion project has widened the road in each direction providing four through lanes, realigned and or lengthened a number of key interchange entry and exit ramps at Sunshine Avenue, Keilor Park Drive and the Calder Freeway, widened and strengthened the EJ Whitten Bridge over the Maribyrnong River and installed safety barriers. Upgrades to this section of the M80 have reduced congestion by increasing capacity and reducing travel times. The overall M80 project is expected to support 1,350 direct and indirect jobs with the remaining sections of the project expected to be complete by early 2023.

Tullamarine Freeway, VIC


2020–21 Budget Highlights – VIC

Shepparton Rail line upgrade – Stage 3The Shepparton Rail Line Upgrade Stage 3 will deliver more reliable passenger and freight rail services between Melbourne and Shepparton. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $320 million for Stage 3 of the upgrade. This project is expected to support 990 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Barwon Heads Road upgradeAround 33,000 journeys a day are expected on Barwon Heads Road by 2031. The Australian Government has committed up to $292 million to the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade through the 2020–21 Budget. The project will duplicate the Barwon Heads Road between Settlement Road and Reserve Road. It will also include the removal of the level crossing at Marshall and intersection upgrades. This will improve road safety, increase the capacity of the network and reduce congestion. This project is expected to support 292 direct and indirect jobs.

Warrnambool Rail line upgrade – Stage 2Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed $208 million towards the second stage of the Warrnambool Rail Line Upgrade. The project will include track works to improve ride quality, reliability, and resilience of the line for passenger and freight rail services. It is expected to support 640 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

This commitment builds on the Australian Government’s $226 million commitment to stage 1 of the upgrade, taking the Australian Government total commitment to the Warrnambool Rail Line to $434 million.

Hall Road upgradeThe Australian Government has committed up to $84.5 million to the Hall Road Upgrade between McCormicks Road in Skye and the Cranbourne-Frankston Road in Cranbourne West. The project will include construction of additional lanes and a new shared pedestrian and cycling path, as well as intersection upgrades. The works will complement the intersection upgrades undertaken as part of the Western Port Highway project.

This project is expected to support around 135 direct and indirect jobs.

Narre Warren North Road upgradeThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed $31 million to upgrade Narre Warren North Road between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road in Narre Warren North. The project will include adding additional lanes, intersection upgrades and safety treatments. These works will improve road safety and reduce congestion. This project is expected to support 50 direct and indirect jobs.

Great Ocean Road, VIC


Western Rail Plan – Further PlanningThe Australian Government has committed up to $30 million through the 2020–21 Budget for the Western Rail Plan – Further Planning. This funding will support planning for the extension of the Melbourne electrified network to Melton on the Ballarat Line and Wyndham Vale on the Geelong Line.

Western Port Highway UpgradeThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed $27.2 million to upgrade the intersections of the Western Port Highway with Ballarto Road and the Cranbourne-Frankston Road. This will improve safety at the intersections and reduce congestion. This project is expected to support 43 direct and indirect jobs.

The Western Port Highway Upgrade project will complement the intersection upgrades that are part of the Hall Road Upgrade project.

South Road upgradeThe Australian Government has committed $22.5 million through the 2020–21 Budget to upgrade South Road between the Nepean Highway and Warrigal Road in Moorabbin. The project will include new turning lanes, intersection upgrades, new traffic lights and upgraded bike lanes and footpaths. This will result in improved safety for all road users, reduced congestion and improved travel times. This project is expected to support 36 direct and indirect jobs.

Accelerating the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Rail line upgrade – Stage 2 and 3The Australian Government has previously committed a total of $750 million to stages 2 and 3 of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Rail Line Upgrade. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Government is bringing forward $605 million that was previously scheduled to be paid in 2025–26 and beyond into the next four years. This will allow works on the project to be accelerated, supporting jobs now to assist economic recovery in Victoria.

M80 Orbital EJ Whitten Bridge, VIC


Queensland

Achievements

Gateway Motorway – Gateway Upgrade North

This project, which included widening the Gateway Motorway between Nudgee and Bracken Ridge, was completed in March 2019. The Australian Government contributed $862 million of the $1.1 billion project cost. The project has improved accessibility to the Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport. The project also included construction of pedestrian and cycle paths between Nudgee and Bracken Ridge.

M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade Program: Gateway Motorway – Pacific Motorway Merge and Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes

The Gateway Motorway-Pacific Motorway Merge and Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes sections of the M1 Pacific Motorway were both completed in mid-2020.

The Australian Government contributed $115 million to the $195.3 million Gateway Motorway Merge. The project was designed to improve safety and reduce congestion. Around 130 jobs were supported over the project’s lifetime.

The Australian Government contributed $110 million to the $218.5 million Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes upgrade. The project saw this 5.7 kilometre section of the Pacific Motorway widened to six lanes, increasing capacity and reducing congestion. Around 321 jobs were supported by the construction of this project.

Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1

Stage 1 of the Mackay Ring Road was completed in September 2020. The Australian Government contributed $397.9 million of the $497.3 million project cost. The 11.3 kilometre Ring Road allows drivers to avoid 13 kilometres of low speed urban road, bypassing 10 sets of traffic lights. This project supported over 530 jobs.

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing

This significant regional project opened to traffic in September 2019. The Australian Government contributed $1.1 billion towards the project. The 41 kilometre bypass of Toowoomba allows vehicles to avoid up to 18 sets of traffic lights and reduce travel times across the Toowoomba Range by up to 40 minutes.

Over 2.1 million vehicles, including over 755,000 heavy vehicles, have used the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing since it opened on 9 September 2019. This has significantly reduced heavy vehicle traffic through Toowoomba, improving liveability and safety.

In addition, the project supported 9,260 full time jobs, including more than 3,700 jobs in the Darling Downs region. Companies from the greater Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley regions shared over 80 per cent of direct expenditure ($617 million) from the project.

Cape York Region Package

The Cape York Region Package, which included the upgrade and seal of 173 kilometres of the Peninsula Developmental Road, was completed in December 2019. The Australian Government contributed $220.8 million to the $276 million project cost.

321 Indigenous workers were employed on the project, contributing to a total of 152,000 training and employment hours. 19 Indigenous businesses were engaged to complete civil construction, vegetation and road maintenance works on the project for a value of $42.6 million.

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, QLD


2020–21 Budget Highlights – QLD

Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang)The Coomera Connector will provide an alternative route to the M1 Pacific Motorway between Nerang and Loganholme. The Coomera Connector will relieve pressure on the M1, reduce congestion, and improve travel times between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $750 million to stage 1 of the Coomera Connector. This initial stage will involve the construction of a new road between Coomera and Nerang, and may include provision for public transport and active transport facilities.

This project is expected to support around 700 direct jobs.

Centenary Bridge UpgradeThe Australian Government has committed up to $112 million to the Centenary Bridge Upgrade through the 2020–21 Budget. The project will deliver a new bridge over the Brisbane River to provide additional bridge capacity, improved active transport facilities and improved flood immunity. The project is expected to support approximately 670 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Riverway drive – Stage 2 (Allambie lane – dunlop St)Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $76 million to upgrade Riverway Drive, Townsville, between Allambie Lane and Dunlop Street. The project will include the installation of signals at intersections between Allambie Lane and Dunlop Street, and duplication of Riverway Drive between Allambie Lane and Hammond Way. This will reduce congestion and improve road safety.

This project is expected to support 285 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Beams Road Open level CrossingThe Australian Government has committed up to $50 million towards upgrading the level crossing at Beams Road, Carseldine, through the 2020–21 Budget. This project may include a new overpass bridge, removal of existing level crossing boom gates and improved facilities for active transport. Upgrading the level crossing will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve safety. This project is expected to support around 740 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, QLD


Mount lindesay Highway – Johanna St to South StThe Australian Government has committed up to $42.4 million to duplicate the Mount Lindesay Highway between Johanna Street and South Street through the 2020–21 Budget. This project will improve safety and reduce congestion. It is expected to support over 150 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Bruce Highway Upgrade StrategyThe Australian Government has already committed $10 billion towards the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, with almost all of the funding now allocated to projects.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $20 million to the Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy. This Strategy will support a plan for future upgrades along the Bruce Highway, including consideration for duplication of priority sections between Curra and Cairns. This work will be undertaken in partnership with the Queensland Government and industry.

Bruce Highway, QLD

Ootann Road, QLD

M1 Pacific Motorway, QLD


Western Australia

Achievements

NorthLink WA

The final stage of NorthLink WA was completed in April 2020. The Australian Government contributed $820.8 million to the $1 billion project cost. NorthLink WA provides a new main freight route between Morley and Muchea, diverting traffic off local roads and the Great Northern Highway.

NorthLink WA has delivered significant travel time savings with the journey between Ellenbrook and Morley approximately halved. It has also allowed road users to avoid up to 16 sets of traffic lights and a level crossing between Kewdale and Muchea and has provided an alternative freight route, taking 80 per cent of trucks away from the Great Northern Highway. The project supported around 7,000 jobs.

Armadale Road Duplication – Anstey Road to Tapper Road

The Armadale Road Duplication was completed in March 2020. The Australian Government contributed $116 million of the $145 million project cost. The duplication has improved safety on a road which previously had a high crash rate, and eased traffic congestion along the route, which is used by 27,500 vehicles each day. Around 850 jobs were supported over the life of the project.

Great Northern Highway – Muchea to Wubin Upgrade

The Australian Government has committed a total of $275.8 million of the $344.8 million project cost to upgrade sections of the Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. To date, five sections have been completed with the remaining two sections expected to be completed in late 2020. The completed upgrade will improve freight productivity and safety on this key link to the resource industry in the north of WA. The upgrade is supporting around 2,000 jobs.

Northern Australia Roads Program (WA)

The Australian Government has committed a total of $171 million towards five projects under the Northern Australia Roads Program in WA. To date, three projects have been completed, with the most recent projects – Maggie Creek to Wyndham and Marble Bar Road – Coongan Gorge completed in 2019. The Broome-Cape Leveque Road and Ord River North Section (Stage 2) are still underway and expected to be completed in 2021. This commitment to northern Western Australia has provided much needed ongoing training and employment in the region for the local Indigenous workforce. The WA Program supported around 950 jobs.

Tonkin Highway, Northlink, WA

Great Northern Highway Miling Bypass, WA


2020–21 Budget Highlights – WA

METRONET: High Capacity SignallingPerth’s existing rail signalling and control system are nearing the end of their asset lives. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $102.3 million towards replacing the existing system. When complete, the new High Capacity Signalling system will allow trains to operate more frequently, increasing the capacity of the rail network.

This commitment to the new METRONET project will support the planning and procurement for the new Automatic Train Control System, design, construction and commissioning of a new Public Transport Operations Control Centre, and completing the prototype fitment of the first train. This project is expected to support 300 direct and indirect jobs.

The Australian Government’s total investment in METRONET is $2.3 billion.

Reid Highway Interchanges – West Swan RoadThe Reid Highway together with the Roe Highway, Kwinana Freeway and Mitchell Freeway forms part of a freight ring road within the Perth metropolitan area. Traffic on the Reid Highway is estimated at 35,000 vehicles per day, with 11 per cent heavy vehicles.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $87.5 million to construct a grade separated interchange and the intersection of West Swan Road and the Reid Highway. This project will reduce congestion and improve travel times, and is expected to support 1,200 direct and indirect jobs

Canning Bridge Bus InterchangeThe Canning Bridge Bus Interchange is one of Perth’s major public transport interchanges, with passengers transferring between bus and train. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $75 million to upgrade the Canning Bridge Bus Interchange. This will improve the safety and amenity of the interchange, and provide additional road capacity along the Canning Highway. This project is expected to support 1,050 direct and indirect jobs.

METRONET, WA


Roe Highway Widening and Abernethy Road upgradeThe Australian Government has committed up to $70 million through the 2020–21 Budget to widen the Roe Highway between the Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Clayton Street, and to construct dual carriageway on Abernethy Road between Adelaide Street and the Great Eastern Highway. This project is expected to support 950 direct and indirect jobs and will reduce congestion and improve road safety.

This project will complement the Australian Government’s existing $144 million commitment to construct grade separated interchanges at the intersections of the Roe Highway and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Abernethy Road and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass.

Stirling Bus InterchangeThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $45 million to the Stirling Bus Interchange adjacent to the Joondalup rail line.

The project will construct a new bridge over the Mitchell Freeway and associated bus interchange infrastructure. This will provide additional interchange capacity and improve bus operations. This project is expected to support over 625 direct and indirect jobs.

Freight Vehicle Productivity Improvements ProgramImproving freight productivity lowers transport costs for goods and ensures that products get to market as soon as possible, benefitting producers and consumers. The Australian Government has committed up to $40 million through the 2020–21 Budget to undertake works such as overtaking lanes, rest areas and raising power lines. This will address industry concerns at specific network constraints; as well as improving road safety and heavy vehicle efficiency and productivity.

This project is expected to support 350 direct and indirect jobs.

Perth CBD Transport PlanThrough the Perth City Deal, the Australian Government is investing in the $105 million Perth CBD Transport Plan. The Australian Government has committed up to $47.5 million towards the Plan, including $32.3 million through the Infrastructure Investment Program. It will provide safe and convenient access for cyclists and pedestrians in and around the Perth CBD.

The Plan will include the installation or upgrading of bike lanes or shared paths along Wittenoom Street, Bennett Street, Spring Street, Aberdeen Street, and Kings Park Road, as well as the design and construction of a new ‘Greenway’ bridge across the Swan River, providing a separate 6 metre wide bridge for pedestrians and cyclists near the existing Causeway Bridge.

This Plan is expected to support around 758 direct and indirect jobs.

Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway Barrier UpgradesThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $28.6 million to replace the existing flexible and semi-flexible safety barriers along the Mitchell Freeway, Kwinana Freeway, Ennis Avenue, Mandurah Road, and Mandjoogoordap Drive with rigid concrete barriers. This project will deliver safety benefits and is expected to support 350 direct and indirect jobs.

Brand Highway (Muchea to Gingin)The Brand Highway provides an important connection between Perth and Geraldton. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australia Government has committed up to $20 million to rehabilitate various sections of the highway, widen a 27 kilometre section of the highway and provide audible centreline markings between Muchea and Gingin. This will improve road safety for all road users. This project is expected to support 150 direct and indirect jobs.

This project complements the recently completed $1 billion NorthLink WA project.


Albany Highway: Kelmscott to Williams Pavement Rehabilitation and Hotham River Bridge ReplacementThe Albany Highway between Kelmscott and Williams is subject to regular pavement failures. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $20 million to upgrade sections of the highway. The project will also include the replacement of the ageing Hotham River Bridge, to improve road safety and the efficiency and reliability of the road network.

This project is expected support around 160 direct and indirect jobs.

Goldfields Highway (Wiluna to Meekatharra) Construct and Seal Priority SectionsThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed $16 million to seal 17 kilometres of the Goldfields Highway between Wiluna and Meekatharra. This will improve road safety and the efficiency and reliability of the road network.

This project is expected to support around 100 direct and indirect jobs.

Broome-Cape leveque Road: Upgrading and Community Access RoadsThe Australian Government has committed $16 million through the 2020–21 Budget to the Broome-Cape Leveque Road: Upgrading and Community Access Roads project. The project will reconstruct the first approximately 15 kilometres of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road and support sealing of community access roads. It will also upgrade the intersection at the Broome Highway. This project is expected to support 90 direct and indirect jobs.

This project also complements the Australian Government’s $52.5 million commitment under the Northern Australia Roads Program towards a 90 kilometres seal of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road.

Maggie Creek to Wyndhan, WA

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Great Northern Highway, Muchea to Wubin, WA

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South Australia

Achievements

North-South Corridor

The North-South Corridor is the major motorway stretching 78 kilometres and running through Adelaide, providing access to the CBD, freight and employment hubs. The Australian Government has committed a total of $4.5 billion to a staged upgrade of the Corridor.

Three stages of the Corridor have been completed – the Darlington Upgrade, Northern Connector and Torrens Road to River Torrens sections. The Australian Government contributed around $1.7 billion of the $2.4 billion combined project cost for these sections.

Completion of these sections of the Corridor has already reduced travel times and improved traffic flow for freight and passengers, and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities along the Corridor. Works on the next stage — Regency Road to Pym Street — are currently underway.

Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation

The Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation project was completed in mid-2019. The Australian Government contributed $84.4 million to the $151.4 million project cost. The project involved the removal of the Oaklands Park level crossing, modifications to junctions on Morphett Road and Diagonal Road, improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and a new Oaklands station to cater for longer trains. These works have resulted in reduced congestion and improved safety for motorists, public transport users, pedestrians, and cyclists.

North-South Corridor, Darlington, SA


2020–21 Budget Highlights – SA

Hahndorf Township Improvements and Access upgradeThe Adelaide Hills township of Hahndorf is one of South Australia’s premier tourist destinations, hosting around one million visitors each year. The main street through Hahndorf carries around 11,000 vehicles per day, including around 600 commercial vehicles, with the volume of traffic growing by around two per cent per year.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $200 million to upgrade access to Hahndorf and the surrounding region from the South Eastern Freeway, as well as upgrade the Hahndorf precinct, to implement outcomes of the Hahndorf Township Strategic Traffic Planning Study.

Funded by the Australian Government, the $1 million Hahndorf Township Strategic Traffic Planning Study which is currently underway, will identify and assess options to address congestion, connectivity, freight efficiency and safety in and around Hahndorf.


Main South Road duplication Stage 2 – Aldinga to Sellicks BeachAround 18,000 vehicles a day currently use Main South Road. This is expected to grow as a result of future development plans in the area. The Australian Government has committed up to $136 million through the 2020–21 Budget towards stage 2 of the duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach. This project will improve road safety and reduce congestion. It is expected to support around 205 direct and indirect jobs.

Strzelecki Track upgradeThe Strzelecki Track is a 472 kilometre unsealed regional road linking the towns of Lyndhurst in the south to Innamincka in the far north east of South Australia. It is a vital supply link for major oil and gas facilities, and is an essential transport corridor for outback communities, tourism and pastoralists. The track is subject to occasional closure during winter months when the road is impassable due to flooding.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $100 million to upgrade the Strzelecki Track. This project will seal priority sections of the Strzelecki Track, improving safety and freight productivity, as well as providing more reliable access for regional and remote communities. This project is expected to support 340 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Adelaide, SA


South Eastern Freeway Safety UpgradeThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $28 million for safety upgrades on the South Eastern Freeway between Tollgate and Crafers. This project will complement the Heysen Tunnel Refit and Safety Upgrade, also on the South Eastern Freeway, announced in July 2020.


Princes HighwayIn the 2019–20 Budget, the Australian Government committed $200 million to the Princes Highway in South Australia.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government is allocating $136 million of the funding to six projects to deliver intersection improvements, pavement works, safety and signage improvements, shoulder sealing, overtaking lanes, and rest areas. These projects are expected to support around 460 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Goodwood, SA


Tasmania

Achievements

Midland Highway

Since 2013–14, the Australian Government has committed $452 million to the Midland Highway Upgrade program. Seventeen projects, with a total Australian Government contribution of around $260 million, have been completed. These projects have improved the safety on the Midland Highway through treatments such as installing flexible barriers, shoulder widening, upgrading intersections, realigning tight curves, and providing additional overtaking lanes and rest areas. Overall, the Midland Highway Upgrade Program aims to achieve a minimum 3 star AusRAP Safety Rating.

The Perth Link Roads project, the largest individual project undertaken on the Midland Highway, was completed in June 2020, one year ahead of schedule. This $92.3 million project involved construction of more than four kilometres of new dual carriageway and key interchange upgrades around the township of Perth, from the South Esk River Bridge to the north of Perth linking up to the existing Breadalbane roundabout. This project has improved safety and enhanced transport efficiency to enable higher volumes of traffic along this key road and freight corridor.

Bass Highway and Illawarra Main Road Safety Upgrades

These critical road safety upgrades to the Bass Highway and Illawarra Main Road at Latrobe have improved road safety and assisted in mitigating road accidents along these corridors. The upgrades include new signage and enhanced pedestrian access, improvement to driver visibility and sight lines, as well as additional turning facilities. The project also duplicated over three kilometres of single carriageway, and saw the installation of safety fencing and barriers on the Bass Highway between Westbury and Exton. Improvements to Illawarra Main Road include lengthened ramps, new safety barriers, audible line markings and lighting. The project was completed in August 2018.

Midland Highway, TAS


2020–21 Budget Highlights – TAS

ROSI: Hobart to Sorell CorridorThe Australian Government committed $130 million to the Hobart to Sorell ROSI corridor in the 2019–20 Budget. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to a further $150 million to the corridor to duplicate the Midway Point Causeway (including McGees Bridge) and the Sorell Causeway. This project is expected to support 860 direct and indirect jobs.

The Australian Government’s $280 million investment on this corridor is also funding the Hobart Airport Interchange ($37.1 million) and the Hobart Airport to Sorell Southern Bypass ($92.9 million) projects.

Tasman Bridge UpgradeThe Tasman Bridge is a road and rail bridge linking the eastern part of Hobart, including the airport, with the CBD. Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $65 million to strengthen the bridge, enhance traffic flow, and improve safety. This project is expected to support 607 direct and indirect jobs.

The Tasman Bridge provides a link from the Hobart CBD to the western end of the ROSI: Hobart to Sorell corridor, building on the Australian Government’s $280 million investment in that project.

Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation, TAS


ROSI: Tasmanian Roads PackageThe Australian Government has committed up to $400 million to the Tasmania Roads Package through the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has allocated up to $72 million of this funding to three projects: targeted road upgrades between Deloraine and Devonport ($40 million), West Tamar Highway targeted upgrades between Exeter and Launceston ($16 million), and Bridport Road freight efficiency and safety upgrades ($16 million). Together these projects will improve road safety and freight productivity in northern Tasmania.

These projects are expected to support 330 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates, and will build on the Australian Government’s existing commitments to eight projects in the Tasmanian Roads Package.

Freight Bridge UpgradesThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $12 million to upgrade a number of bridges, including strengthening works, on key freight routes across Tasmania. This will improve freight productivity and access to freight gateways, as well as improve road safety. This project is expected to support 50 direct and indirect jobs, and construction will commence later this year.

Midland Highway, TAS


Northern Territory

Achievements

Northern Territory Roads Package – National Network Strengthening and Widening

The National Network Strengthening and Widening project, delivered under the Northern Territory Roads Package, was completed in late 2019. The Australian Government fully funded this $47 million package. This project delivered improved safety, reliability and travel times for freight and passenger vehicles on the Barkly, Stuart and Victoria highways through strengthening and widening of road pavement, and resurfacing of deteriorating sections of the highways.

Arnhem Highway – Adelaide River Floodplain Upgrade

The Arnhem Highway links Darwin and the north-west of the Northern Territory to Kakadu National Park and Jabiru. It is a key freight link in the region. The highway is frequently affected by flooding of the Adelaide River during the wet season. The Australian Government has committed up to $62.3 million to upgrade the Arnhem Highway at the Adelaide River floodplain. The project, which involves raising more than 6.5 kilometres of the road above the floodplain and installing 13 multi-span bridge structures, will significantly improve the flood immunity of the Arnhem Highway, drastically reducing the incidents of road closures.

Construction commenced in late 2019 and is progressing well, with the project due to be completed by late 2021. These works will improve the reliability of the Arnhem Highway as a freight route as well as providing more dependable access to key social services for people in the region.

Garramilla Boulevard and Tiger Brennan Drive Stage 3

The construction of Garramilla Boulevard and duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive from Berrimah Road to the Darwin CBD was completed in October 2019. The Australian Government contributed $29.5 million of the $59.1 million project.

This project provided a new point of access to the Darwin CBD, as well as improving the standard of road infrastructure around Darwin’s CBD to support business and ease congestion.

Garramilla Boulevard, NT


2020–21 Budget Highlights – NT

Carpentaria HighwayThe Carpentaria Highway connects Daly Waters and Borroloola. The highway gives local communities access to essential services, such as education, health and emergency services, and provides an important freight link in the region, supporting business and industry.

Through the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $120 million to upgrade priority sections of the Carpentaria Highway, and its key feeder roads. Upgrades will include strengthening and widening, and improved flood immunity and road safety works. This will improve connectivity for local communities, enhance freight productivity, and improve safety for all road users. This project is expected to support 291 direct and indirect jobs, based on Australian Government estimates.

Northern Territory National Network Highway upgradesThe three Northern Territory highways on the National Land Transport Network – the Barkly, Stuart and Victoria Highways – are critical to the movement of freight, as well as allowing local communities to access regional centres and critical services.

The Australian Government has committed up to $46.6 million through the 2020–21 Budget for a rolling program of works on these highways, including strengthening, widening and resurfacing works, and upgrades to address identified road safety and fatigue management issues. This will improve safety, freight productivity and connectivity for Territorians, and is expected to support 350 direct and indirect jobs.

This project will build on the works completed through the completed $47 million National Network Strengthening and Widening project, and complement works to be undertaken on these highway corridors through the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative.

Stuart Highway Upgrade at CoolalingaThrough the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $22.9 million to address traffic flow and safety issues on the Stuart Highway at Coolalinga. The project will include the installation of two new signalised intersections, including pedestrian crossings, to ensure safe access between the residential and commercial developments on either side of the highway, and the reconfiguration of service roads and links to the Coolalinga Shopping Centre. These upgrades will deliver better traffic flows, especially for heavy vehicles, improving the efficiency of freight in and out of Darwin and enhancing safety for vehicles and pedestrians.

This project is expected to support 150 direct and indirect jobs.

Outback Way, NT


Tennant Creek, NT

Stuart Highway Rail Overpass, NT



Achievements

Monaro Highway

The Australian Government is contributing $115.3 million to deliver targeted upgrades to the Monaro Highway Corridor, to reduce congestion and travel times and improve the reliability of the Monaro Highway Corridor.

Benefits are already being realised with some sections of the upgraded highway complete, including the left hand turn lane at Old Cooma Road, and the overtaking lane between Williamsdale Road and Royalla Drive. Concept designs are also now available for improvements to the Lanyon Drive intersection, with construction expected to begin by mid-2021, and planning for intersection upgrades at Isabella Drive is underway.

The Monaro Highway upgrade will increase the productivity of freight movements, particularly interstate freight moving between NSW and the ACT. It will also complement projects underway to improve ACT and regional corridors, and related feeder roads. This includes upgrades to the Barton Highway, William Slim Drive, Kings Highway and Pialligo Avenue, as well as the proposed new work on Parkes Way and the Canberra South West Corridor – ensuring more efficient and safer travel, both within the ACT and through the ACT to surrounding regional areas.

Monaro Highway, ACT


2020–21 Budget Highlights – ACT

Molonglo River BridgeMolonglo is a key growth area in Canberra, which includes Denman Prospect, Whitlam and the Molonglo Commercial Centre. The completion of John Gorton Drive and the construction of the Molonglo River Bridge will support the development of this area. The Australian Government has committed up to $87.5 million for this project through the 2020–21 Budget.

The project is expected to support around 190 direct and indirect jobs.

Canberra South West Corridor upgrade PackageAround 40,000 vehicles a day use the Tuggeranong Parkway. Through the 2020-21 Budget, the Australian Government has committed up to $50 million towards the Canberra South West Corridor Upgrade Package.

The Package will include the development of a corridor plan and, subject to the outcomes of the planning work, upgrades to the Tuggeranong Parkway and/or its key feeder roads, such as Athllon Drive. This will help address congestion, promote efficient freight connections, improve travel times and safety for all road users. This project is expected to support 180 direct and indirect jobs.

Gundaroo Drive, ACT

Barton Highway, ACT


Current Major Projects

Project Name


($ million)

New South Wales

Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport $5,190

Pacific Highway – Woolgoolga to Ballina $3,745

WestConnex $3,500

M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace $1,600

M12 Motorway $1,402

The Northern Road $1,234

Coffs Harbour Bypass $1,462

Newell Highway Upgrades $592

NorthConnex $412

Bringelly Road Upgrade $407

Princes Highway Corridor (NSW) - Milton Ulladulla Bypass $400

Port Botany Rail Line Duplication $400

Hawkesbury River Third Crossing $200

M1 Productivity Package $196

Nowra Bridge $155

Tenterfield to Newcastle $140

Barton Highway Corridor Upgrade $100

Victoria

Melbourne Airport Rail Link $5,000

Geelong Fast Rail $2,000

North East Link $1,750

Suburban Roads Upgrades – South Eastern Roads and Northern Roads $1,140

South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Rail Upgrade – Stages 2 and 3 $750

Monash Freeway Upgrade $684

Ballarat Rail Line Upgrade Stage 1 $503

M80 Ring Road Upgrade $500

Monash Rail $475

Gippsland Rail Line Upgrade $448

Western Highway – Complete the Duplication Between Ballarat and Stawell $360

Glenferrie Road Level Crossing Removal, Kooyong $260


Project Name


($ million)

North East Rail Line Upgrade $235

Murray Basin Freight Rail Project $240

Warrnambool Rail Line Upgrade $226

Frankston to Baxter Rail Upgrade $225

Goulburn Valley Highway – Shepparton Bypass Stage 1 $208

Princes Highway East – Complete the Duplication between Traralgon and Sale $203

Bendigo/Echuca Rail Line Upgrade $159

Sealing Roads in the Dandenong Ranges and Surrounds – Cardinia Shire Council $150

Sealing Roads in the Dandenong Ranges and Surrounds – Yarra Ranges Council $150

Echuca-Moama Bridge $126

Queensland

Bruce Highway – Bruce Highway Safety Package $808

Bruce Highway – Cooroy to Curra – Section D $800

Bruce Highway – Rockhampton Ring Road $800

Bruce Highway – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway $746

Bruce Highway – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way $530

Bruce Highway – Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade $411

Bruce Highway – Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1 $398

Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access – Stage 3 – Edmonton to Gordonvale $385

Bruce Highway – Overtaking Lanes $308

Bruce Highway – Mackay Ring Road Stage 2 $280

Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges Upgrade $241

Bruce Highway – Townsville Ring Road – Stage 5 $184

Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access – Stage 5 $180

Bruce Highway – Additional Funding for Black Spots, Rest Areas and Safety Upgrades $175

Bruce Highway – Deception Bay Road Interchange Upgrade $131

Bruce Highway – Linkfield Road Overpass $100

Bruce Highway – Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade $126

M1 Pacific Motorway – Varsity Lakes to Tugun $500

M1 Pacific Motorway – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway $500

M1 Pacific Motorway – Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill $375

M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade Program – Gateway Motorway / Pacific Motorway Merge $115

M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade Program – Exit 41 and Exit 49 $96


Project Name


($ million)

Gateway Motorway – Bracken Ridge to Pine River $800

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade $390

Brisbane Metro $300

Cairns Ring Road $287

Gold Coast Light Rail – Stage 3a $269

Ipswich Motorway – Rocklea to Darra $200

Bowen Basin Service Link – Walkerston Bypass $120

Gladstone Port Access Road Extension $100

Western Australia

Bunbury Outer Ring Road (stages 2 and 3) $682

METRONET: Morley-Ellenbrook Line $625

Tonkin Highway Stage 3 Extension $404

METRONET: Thornlie-Cockburn Link $350

METRONET: Yanchep Rail Extension $350

Karratha to Tom Price Corridor Upgrade $304

Tonkin Highway Interchanges $293

Great Northern Highway – Muchea to Wubin Upgrade $276

METRONET: Byford Extension $241

Tonkin Highway Gap $232

Great Northern Highway – Bindoon Bypass $220

Oats Street/Welshpool Road/Mint Street Level Crossing Removal $208

Armadale Road Bridge $207

Roe Highway/Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Abernethy Road/Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges

$144

Albany Ring Road $140

Fremantle Traffic Bridge (Swan River Crossing) $115

Mitchell Freeway Extension – Hester Avenue to Romeo Road $108

South Australia

Gawler Rail Line Electrification $220

North-South Corridor – Darlington Upgrade – Investment $210

Goodwood and Torrens Junctions $203


Project Name


($ million)

North-South Corridor – Regency Road to Pym Street $177

Joy Baluch AM Bridge $160

Metro Intersection Upgrade Program – Torrens Road (Ovingham) Level Crossing Upgrade $116

Rural Roads Package – Safety Package $114

Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands – Main Access Road Upgrade – Stuart Highway to Pukatja $113

Tasmania

Bridgewater Bridge Replacement $461

Roads of Strategic Importance – Hobart to Sorell Corridor – Hobart Airport to Sorell Southern Bypass $93

Northern Territory

Central Arnhem Road Upgrade $180

Buntine Highway Upgrade $100


Monaro Highway Upgrade $115


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