What's happening
Widening and sealing of 15 kilometres between Stephen Road and just west of Noongar South Road in Bodallin is now complete along with;
- Upgrades to the intersections at Parker Range Road, Penton Road, Ivey Road, Blyth Road, Bodallin South Road and Bodallin North Road
- Construction of a two-kilometre eastbound passing lane between Bodallin and Moorine Rock; and
- Construction of a new westbound rest area between Bodallin and Moorine Rock
In the Goldfields-Esperance region, construction is continuing on the 11km section between Southern Cross and Ghooli.
Public Notice - Great Eastern Highway Upgrade Project, Western Australia - EPBC 2022/9151
Notification for Publication of Preliminary Documentation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Invitation for Public Comment
In accordance with Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, public comment is invited on an action proposed to be taken at Copley, Western Australia.
Main Roads Western Australia is proposing to construct and operate the Great Eastern Highway Upgrade Project. The Proposal includes the construction and operation of a two-way carriageway, intersections and other road infrastructure within a 11.4km section of Great Eastern Highway. The Proposal is located approximately 56 km east of Perth and, at its closest point, approximately 25 km south-west of Northam. The proposed action occurs in the Wheatbelt region, Western Australia
The proposed action has been determined to be a controlled action under the EPBC Act and will be assessed through Preliminary Documentation. The controlling provision under Part 3 of the EPBC Act is listed threatened species and communities (section 18 and 18A). The EPBC-listed species and communities (protected matters) that are impacted by the proposed action includes the following:
- Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo (Zanda latirostris listed as Calyptorhynchus latirostris) (Endangered)
- Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii naso) (Vulnerable)
- Baudin’s Black Cockatoo (Zanda baudinii listed as Calyptorhynchus baudinii) (Endangered)
In accordance with Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, Preliminary Documentation related to the proposed action is available for viewing and comment for a minimum of 10 business days from date of advertisement.
Viewing the Preliminary Documentation
Hard copies of the Referral, the Formal Variation Requests and Preliminary Documentation (including all attachments) will be available to view for a period of 10 business days from 11 to 25 October 2024 at the following locations:
- State Library of Western Australia - 25 Francis Street, Perth WA 6000
- Shire of Northam Library - 298 Fitzgerald St, Northam WA 6401
- Shire of Mundaring Library - 1 Nichol Street, Mundaring WA 6073
Electronic versions of the documentation can also be viewed or downloaded below:
- Public Notice
- Preliminary Documentation
- Referral of Proposal
- Request to Vary Proposal 2022
- Request to Vary Proposal 2024
- Supporting Information
- 360 environmental 2020 GEH Coates Gully Project Detailed Flora and Vegetation Report
- Bamford 2015 revised 2021 GEH SLK55.8-68.5 Fauna and Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment
- Biologic 2021 Great Eastern Highway Coates Gully SLK 56.4-67.8 Biological Survey
- EPBC 2022 9151 - GEH Coates Gully Upgrade Project - Draft Revegetation Strategy
- Glevan Consulting 2020 Coates Gully Recheck Phytophthora dieback occurrence assessment
- Glevan Consulting 2021 Coates Gully Recheck Phytophthora dieback occurrence assessment
- Kirkby, T 2021 Black Cockatoo Breeding Hollow Inspection, Coates Gully, Wundowie
- Kirkby,T. 2023a Survey Of Potential Black Cockatoo Breeding Habitat, Lot 4154, Coates Gully
- Kirkby.T 2022 Survey of Possible Black Cockatoo Breeding Trees and Hollows, Coates Gully
- T.Kirkby DBH tree inspection 2021 and 2022 mapping
Hard copies of the document may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packaging).
Persons with special needs (i.e., for whom English is a second language or who has a vision impairment) may contact Mick Adam on 9323 6394 for assistance in accessing the documentation.
Public Comment
Comments are to be received by 25 October 2024 and addressed to mick.adam@mainroads.wa.gov.au
As a vital transport link to the eastern states, major upgrades to sections of Great Eastern Highway will improve safety and enhance freight efficiencies.
Work will be undertaken in sections:
Southern Cross to Coolgardie
- Widening and sealing of 22km between Ghooli and Southern Cross
- Reconstruction, overlay and sealing of 79km between Ghooli and Coolgardie
Coates Gully between El Caballo and Bakers Hill
- Widening of Great Eastern Highway to a 12-metre seal, including a 1-metre wide centre-line median
- Additional overtaking lanes between Chedaring Road and Hawke Avenue (one in each direction)
- Extension of the current east-bound overtaking lane between Coates Road and Oyston Road
- New road surface for the sections not already completed between 2021 and 2023
- Improvements to vertical geometry
- Intersection improvements
- Improvements to drainage and property access
- Improved road surface
Walgoolan and Southern Cross
- Replace the bridge at Walgoolan
- Widening the road near Moorine Rock Bridge
- Widening, reconstruction, sealed shoulders and one metre painted median
- Town site improvements to Bodallin and Moorine Rock
- New overtaking lanes
- Intersection improvements
Media Statements
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