Bindoon Bypass

Early works underway

Lendlease has been awarded an early works contract, which will be delivered by indigenous-owned and operated company Garli, who recently completed works on the Muchea North Project.

The initial works included site establishment, clearing and topsoil stripping and fencing the roads. Following completion of these early works, they are now undertaking construction of the three kilometres of new highway from Calingiri Road to North Road.

Land acquisition and environmental assessment

Land requirements have been finalised, and land acquisition processes have started across the entire length of the project. We are working with all affected landowners to understand the impacts to individual properties and options to mitigate the impacts of the land acquisition where practicable.

Planning complete

The route selection and planning works are complete. We thank the community for the feedback during the development of the concept design.

• Increase freight productivity and efficiency by enabling the use of triple road trains for the entire length of the corridor
• Shorter travel times through higher travel speeds on the Great Northern Highway – an important strategic link between Perth’s and our north-west
• Improve safety by reducing the potential number of crashes for vehicles travelling through Bindoon and other sections of Great Northern Highway
• Reduce the impact on amenity for the local community of Bindoon by reducing the number of heavy vehicles passing through the town centre
• Vehicle operating cost savings through the shift to triple road train vehicle combinations, reducing the number of daily freight trips
• Support the growth in production across the mid-west and north-west of WA, which is increasing freight and transport along the corridor
• Support Perth’s population growth and economic growth in regional centres

The community and stakeholders have been involved in the development of the route. Further engagement will be undertaken during development of the detailed design in early 2022.

One of the key construction approvals, the Public Environmental Review document for the southern section, was submitted in August 2018 and was available for public comment in early 2020. Environmental approvals for the southern section are expected to be received in early 2021.

Environmental approval applications for the 18 km northern section from Calingiri Road to New Norcia is complete.

Bindoon Bypass Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Referral

In September 2017, the southern section of the Bindoon Bypass was referred to the WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).

The project was also referred to the Commonwealth Department Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

As the proposal was considered to have the potential for significant impact on both the EPA’s Environmental Factors and EPBC Act Matters of National Environmental Significance, additional surveys were undertaken and a range of information prepared in the form of an Environmental Review Document (ERD) to inform the assessment by the EPA. The ERD also meets the requirements of Preliminary Documentation which will inform the assessment by DAWE.

In accordance with the requirements of Part IV of the EP Act and Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, the preliminary documentation for the proposed action the ERD has been published for public review and comment with the review period commencing 25 May 2020. The review period closed on 6 July 2020. 

Submissions that deal specifically with matters protected under the EPBC Act should be sent directly to John Braid at Main Roads. Email john.braid@mainroads.wa.gov.au or post to PO Box 6202, East Perth WA 6892.

For more information on how to make a submission under the EP Act and view copies of the ERD document and supporting appendices, please visit the Environment Protection Authority website .

Once the public review period closes, all comments and submissions received will be complied and responses to the submissions prepared.

• Early 2021: Early works
• Mid-2021: Procurement begins for an Alliance to deliver the project
• Late 2021: Construction starts

Project updates

• Bindoon Bypass project map

Media Statements

• Project savings allocated to Bindoon Bypass  - 7 June 2017

Funding

The $275 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Federal ($200 million) and State ($75 million) Governments.