Outback Way

Pre-construction work including water bore drilling, establishment of material stockpiles and site offices is well underway.

Construction started in September providing a 10-metre wide road formation with 8-metre seal.

A gravel pit for the 40 km road reconstruction project was established, allowing gravel to be sourced and provided locally.

Project development is progressing on further high priority sections near Cosmo Newberry, Warburton and Warakurna communities.

We’re committed to ensuring that Aboriginal participation opportunities, both in terms of employment of Aboriginal people and procurement from Aboriginal businesses, are created through the work we carry out; a commitment which is fundamental to the vision and goals of Wongutha Way Alliance.

The State Government’s target for Aboriginal participation in the Goldfields is 9 per cent; however, the Wongutha Way Alliance is expecting to well exceed this target, reflecting on its commitment to provide training and job opportunities for local communities.

• Contributes to Australia’s third Transcontinental Highway
• Provide a critical connection for the remote Aboriginal Communities of Cosmo Newberry, Warburton, Mantanaru, Wanarn and Warakurna
• Opening a new route for mine sites and businesses through middle Australia
• Open opportunities for local businesses to compete for work interstate

Project Updates

• Project Update - October 2020 - PDF (3.58 MB)

Media Statements

Sealing progresses on Great Central Road in Western Australian Outback - 31 July 2020 

Funding 

$166.1 million has jointly been committed by the Australian and State Governments to seal priority sections of Outback Way in Western Australia.

Wongutha Way Journey

Our logo was designed by local Wongutha artist, Noni Bonney. It is the story of the journey of the project.

The lines represent the road and the tracks of the people who are engaged with and for the project along the way.

The road connects each community as it passes through. Meetings take place with all stakeholders where they yarn to plan the works then celebrate as they move forward on the journey to the next destination.

The shape of the lines and locations of the communities is the map of the journey.