Updated August 2009
Lancelin to Cervantes Stage 2
Current Status
Stage Two Works in Detail
How will it Benefit the Community?
Project Map
Contacts
Work continues on schedule for Stage 2 of the 55 km, $110m Lancelin to Cervantes Coastal Road.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the road will provide a scenic alternative route away from heavy vehicle traffic on Brand Highway and reduce travel times between the two coastal communities by at least 30 minutes. The road forms the final part of Indian Ocean Drive, linking Perth’s northern suburbs with coastal towns and tourist destinations up to Cliff Head, just south of Dongara.
Stage 1 of the Lancelin to Cervantes Road was opened ahead of schedule in March 2008 and consists of a $20m, 10.5 km section of road starting from just south of Lancelin to Ocean Farm Estate. It included linkages into Ocean Farm and Seaview Park Estates, as well as a new one kilometre section of Lancelin Road to provide improved access to the town and Lancelin Bay.
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The road is currently CLOSED to the public. Travellers to the region are advised to continue accessing The Pinnacles, Cervantes and other North West Coastal Towns via Brand Highway. If travelling North from Lancelin, please refer to the Traveller Advice/Information Leaflet (1 page PDF 83 KB) which includes a map with directions to Brand Highway.
The road is scheduled for completion in mid 2011.
Stage 2 of the Lancelin to Cervantes Road will run from Ocean Farm Estate northwards to connect with Pinnacles Desert Drive about 10 km south of Cervantes.
The fully sealed road, with a speed limit of 110 km/h, will pass through the Nambung National Park, Wanagarren and Nilgen Nature Reserve, freehold properties and the area used by the Department of Defence for training purposes.
Other works that will be carried out as part of the project include:
- construction of sealed access roads into the coastal settlements at Wedge and Grey Island;
- realignment of sections of Pinnacles Desert Drive, near Kangaroo Point and Cervantes Road;
- connections to the existing access roads to Hangover Bay, Pinnacles Desert and Kangaroo Point; and
- construction of a lookout area at an elevated point on the ocean side of the road. The lookout will be within the Nilgen Nature Reserve about 5 km north of Ocean Farm Estate.
The section will include a passing lane near Mimegarra Road and will present a number of other overtaking opportunities due to its driver friendly alignment.
The road is being constructed under Main Roads direct management, with local plant and labour being utilised where possible.
Approximately 1 million cubic metres of earth, sand and limestone will be moved in the course of the project over the next three years. This will enable the development of a smooth, modern and safe standard of road suitable for general use and tourist traffic.
Construction will be conducted year round with brief shutdowns over the Christmas and New Year.
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Once complete, Indian Ocean Drive will bring social and transport benefits to the local communities along the road and foster economic opportunities for the Central Coast region.
These benefits include:
- supporting existing residential and commercial needs of the Region, in particular the needs of the fishing industry;
- assistance in meeting the projected population growth and development of the Region;
- encouraging ongoing development of the tourism industry by opening up the coastline to the motoring public and providing a faster and improved link to Perth;
- improving road safety by providing an alternative route for tourists away from the heavy freight traffic on Brand Highway;
- reducing the distance and travel time for local and light commercial traffic travelling between Lancelin and Cervantes; and
- improving access to medical and educational facilities, encouraging better use of regional amenities and stimulating local industry by providing direct access between businesses of varying functions.
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Lancelin - Cervantes Map (1 page PDF 85 KB)
For further information regarding construction activities please contact:
Samantha Gordon
Community Engagement Officer
Lancelin to Cervantes Stage 2 Project
Main Roads Western Australia
Phone: (08) 9323 4243 (Perth)
(08) 9655 2049 (Lancelin)
Email: samantha.gordon@mainroads.wa.gov.au
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