What's happening
Progress on the Northern Section
The Northern Section of the Bindoon Bypass from Calingiri Road to New Norcia has been constructed in stages since 2021. This approach has enabled the project to provide continuity of employment for local people and businesses.
First 7km complete
The first 7km north of Calingiri Road to Seven Mile Hill was completed in May 2022 through a partnership of Aboriginal construction contractor, Garli and Main Roads’ Region Network contractor Service Stream.
Next 11km underway
The next 11km is currently underway between Seven Mile Hill and New Norcia, with construction works being undertaken solely by Garli.
So far, construction on the off-line sections included clearing, topsoil removal, embankment foundation, embankment construction, subgrade construction, removal of unsuitable material, subbase construction, basecourse construction and rock excavation.
Activities coming up include sealing of road, barriers, signs, line marking, completion of fencing and accommodation works, completion of the on-line sections, and connection to Great Northern Highway.
Over the next 12 months, access to the new section of off-line road will be constructed and the remaining works for the Northern Section will be completed.
Development of the Southern Section
The 46km Southern Section runs from the existing Great Northern Highway at Chittering Roadhouse, to the west of Bindoon, and re-joins Great Northern Highway north of Calingiri Road.
Activities completed so far include route selection and planning works, land requirements and registration of Taking Orders with Landgate, and environmental approvals.
Activities in progress include updates to design, heritage survey, land acquisition, environment offsets, procurement documentation for a delivery contractor, discussions with service providers, and delivery of methodology workshops.
Read more in the August 2024 newsletter.
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