​​​Great Northern Highway Upgrade

Realignment upgrades are complete and open to traffic. The construction of two passing lanes, two parking lanes and the resurfacing of the Spring Creek Bridge is also complete.

Aboriginal Participation

Aboriginal engagement and participation was a major focus for the project team, who worked closely with the local community of Warmun to create job opportunities and provide a culturally-sensitive working environment.

During delivery of the project, we reached unprecedented Aboriginal participation rates.

• ​An average of 32 per cent (25 per cent local, 7 per cent non-local) of the onsite workforce
• More than 15 per cent of contract spend went to Aboriginal businesses.

The project provided a training ground for many Aboriginal workers to enter the road construction industry and gain valuable skills and experience. ​

• Improved safety and access
• Increased productivity, freight reliability and efficiency for the transport industry
• Continued employment and business opportunities for the Kimberly region, local Aboriginal peoples and business

Project information 

• Project Update - November 2019 - PDF (2.12 MB)
• Project Update - July 2019 - PDF (1.20 MB)

Funding