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Aerial view of Melbourne from the end of the Eastern Freeway in Abbotsford. Source: Linking Melbourne Authority. Photo: Heaven Pictures.

Probing the impacts of planned East West Link The framework for assessing the environmental impacts of Melbourne’s proposed $6 billion to $8 billion East West Link was released on May 28

by Victoria’s Planning Minister, Matthew Guy. The planned tunnel project would run from the Eastern Freeway to City Link in Parkville.

Mr Guy said the scoping directions for the Comprehensive Impact Statement would address the range of environmental, engineering and heritage matters for the project.

“I have requested that the Linking Melbourne Authority thoroughly investigate key matters associated with the project and identify ways to avoid or minimise any impacts.

“While the East West Link includes one of the longest road tunnels in Australia, to minimise impact on the community and parkland above, there are still various issues that need to be carefully assessed – particularly where there are surface works.”

Mr Guy said an independent assessment committee would be established to consider the findings of the Comprehensive Impact Statement, as well as submissions from members of the community and other stakeholders.

The Comprehensive Impact Statement is expected to be released for public comment by the end of 2013.

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“Last year we drilled 43 boreholes to get an idea of the soil and rock types, their material properties and suitability for tunnel construction methods that exist underground throughout the project corridor.”

The assessment committee will make final recommendations on the project to Mr Guy who will then consider the required statutory approvals.

Construction is expected to commence in late 2014, subject to the timing of approvals and the conclusion of arrangements for commercial delivery of the project.

In other developments, geotechnical drilling crews and other field specialists are involved in detailed planning work for the link.

Minister for Roads, Terry Mulder, said while an indicative corridor had been developed, ongoing geotechnical work, along with community

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and industry input, would help to refine the city-shaping road.

“Last year we drilled 43 boreholes to get an idea of the soil and rock types, their material properties and suitability for tunnel construction methods that exist underground throughout the project corridor,” Mr Mulder said.

“We’re now at the stage where we have received some useful feedback from the construction and engineering industries, which has informed us of where we should conduct further drilling.”

Linking Melbourne Authority is working through an approval process with the relevant authorities for the next stage of drilling, which is expected to include 50 additional boreholes located along the Eastern Freeway, Alexandra Parade, Princes Street, Cemetery Road corridor, Royal Park and around CityLink.

LMA’s Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Rayner, said the drilling would be undertaken along the East West Link corridor, including three holes in roads within the Melbourne General Cemetery, to better understand the ground conditions given the tunnel would be deep beneath the surface under the cemetery.

“We’ve been working closely with Heritage Victoria and the Southern Metropolitan Cemetery Trust on the drilling in the cemetery, including identifying sites that are within long-standing roadways where there is no evidence of previous burials,” Mr Rayner said.

“There will also be a full archaeological investigation at each of the three locations within the cemetery to clear each site before drilling commences.

“In addition to the drilling, we will also be undertaking a seismic survey in Royal Park, which involves burrowing shallow holes and measuring the density of underground material.”

Geotechnical drilling at key locations along Alexandra Parade.

Traffic congestion on Alexandra Parade – congestion the link is designed to reduce.

“This is a project for Victoria, to benefit Victorians – so community involvement is crucial.”

The first stage of the East West Link is a six kilometre tunnel and road connection from the Eastern Freeway to CityLink, with planning work to consider a future connection to the Port area.

Mr Mulder encouraged all members of the community to become involved with planning for the East West Link, with many avenues available for people to provide feedback and input into the project.

Linking Melbourne Authority was scheduled to conduct public displays in early June, where members of the public would be able to talk to the project team and have their say on the East West Link.

“This is a project for Victoria, to benefit Victorians – so community involvement is crucial,” Mr Mulder said.

The Victorian Government was due to discuss details of the project’s first stage with financiers, engineers and major construction contractors on June 6.

The contractors included the French construction company, Bouygues and the Spanish construction and engineering conglomerate, Cintra/Ferrovial.

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Major upgrade for stretch of Adelaide’s South Road The 3.7 kilometre stretch of Adelaide’s South Road between Torrens Road and the River Torrens will be significantly upgraded, improving safety and travel times along Adelaide’s north-south traffic corridor.

The $896 million project will be jointly funded by the Federal and South Australian Governments in response to a comprehensive twoyear planning study for South Road.

The solution proposed by the SA Government and supported

by Canberra will transform a critical section of South Road. Being part of the National Land Transport Network, the stretch of road is consistently busy, carrying between 33,000 and 52,000 vehicles a day.

The project is designed to provide a section of road that will accommodate forecast increased traffic volumes 20 years from now and one that provides a faster, more efficient and safer route for South Road and surrounding traffic.

It will incorporate lowering a section of the roadway between Torrens Road and the River Torrens, and reducing traffic bottlenecks while retaining pedestrian, cyclist and local traffic crossings at ground level.

A lower roadway under Grange and Port Roads will enable better movement for passing traffic while addressing congestion issues along that strategic north-south corridor.

By taking the Outer Harbour line above South Road, the project will also create an opportunity for an elevated rail station at Croydon that

eliminates the need for two level crossings. Early work on the project is due to begin later in 2013.

SA Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Tom Koutsantonis, said the stretch of South Road had been identified as a high priority by Infrastructure Australia.

“Unlike many sections of Adelaide’s road network that are congested during peak periods, this section of South Road experiences high levels of congestion all day,” Mr Koutsantonis said.

“When completed, 2.5 kilometres of road, between Hawker Street and Ashwin Parade, will be non-stop travel. This will improve current conditions and account for considerably increased passenger and freight traffic well into the future.

“The $896 million project also allows for its future connection to the Superway to the north and provides improvements for east-west traffic on Port Road and Grange Road,” Mr Koutsantonis said.

“This proposal arose from a two-year planning study for the NorthSouth corridor that allowed for input from businesses, residents, stakeholders and the wider community to develop an optimal design.

“The feedback enabled DPTI (Department of Transport Planning and Infrastructure) to determine the community’s needs for pedestrian and cyclist crossing points, local road connections and access to properties both during construction and after the project is completed.”

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Tunnelling complete on Legacy Way Tunnelling on Brisbane’s Legacy Way project is now complete after the breakthrough earlier this month of the project’s second tunnel boring machine (TBM) Annabell.

Transcity – a joint venture between Spanish Infrastructure company Acciona, Italian tunnelling specialist Ghella and local Brisbane experts, BMD Constructions – is celebrating the breakthrough of both machines after they successfully tunnelled through Brisbane’s inner west in record time.

Launched from the Toowong worksite in September 2012 after a spectacularly short assembly time of less than three months, TBM Annabell joins her sister TBM, Joyce, in setting new industry benchmarks having excavated an average of 163.8 metres per week.

Transcity Project Director, Fernando Fajardo, spoke about the project’s achievements.

“Our TBMs have achieved incredible records with Annabell excavating 48 metres in one day, as well as a maximum of 239.9 metres in one week, and a 30 day maximum of 818.9 metres. TBM Joyce was the machine to break the world record for large diameter TBMs, excavating an outstanding 49.7 metres in just one day.”

The design of all production related plant and equipment, as well as the logistics processes, were centred on maximising production rates and using innovative techniques.

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Techniques like the construction of an underground conveyor system to transport all excavated spoil directly into the adjacent Mt Coot-tha Quarry; designing a grout system that can be pumped directly into the twin tunnels; and incorporating permanent structures into temporary work, assisting the entire team in enhancing work processes and increasing efficiency.

Transcity Tunnel Manager, Matteo Ortu, said the spoil conveyor system now served a second purpose.

“A key element in our logistics process has been the decision to use our spoil conveyor in reverse to assist with back-fill operations for the twin tunnels.”

“This solution limits our community and environment impacts as the alternative would have been to truck material from an external quarry into the worksite, resulting in thousands of truck movements eliminated from surface roads over the course of backfilling operations.”

Transcity will now focus on the disassembly of both machines under the eastern cut and cover tunnel structure, located adjacent to the Inner City Bypass at Kelvin Grove.

Once this process is complete and the team has access to both mainline tunnels, the mechanical and electrical fit-out works will begin.

Above: Aerial view of work on Brisbane’s Legacy Way project Below:Crews assess progress of construction work Bottom: Legacy Way’s spoil conveyor now being used in reverse to assist with back fill operations

Next stage of the ‘missing link’ The proposed motorway linking Sydney’s F3 with the M2 has progressed to Stage 3 under the New South Wales Government’s unsolicited proposals assessment process.

Stage 3 of the process involves finalising of all outstanding issues with a view to entering into a binding agreement for the motorway, if the government decides to accept the final offer.

The development has been welcomed by Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese.

“This development brings the project closer to construction and follows the commitment we gave in the Federal Budget to make this much needed, long talked about missing link a reality sooner rather later,” Mr Albanese said.

The Federal Government is providing $405 million to the project with a matching contribution from the State Government. The private sector will provide the balance of the required funding.

The State Government received the unsolicited proposal from private motorway operator ,Transurban, and the Westlink M7 shareholders during 2012, to construct the eight kilometre link along the Pennant Hills Road corridor.

A cross-agency committee has been working with Transurban and the Westlink M7 shareholders to develop and assess the proposal.

The Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved progression of the unsolicited proposal to Stage 3, with a view to entering a binding agreement next year with the proponents to deliver the project.

Premier, Barry O’Farrell, said the so-called “missing link” had the potential to cut 15 minutes from travel times in each direction and remove thousands of trucks from Pennant Hills Road.

State Roads Minister, Duncan Gay, said the F3-M2 link would provide a continuous motorway between western and south western Sydney and the Central Coast and Hunter region.

“We have been working closely with the private sector to progress this new motorway project, to reduce congestion on Sydney’s roads and provide better and more efficient movement of freight across the state,” Mr Gay said.

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Ten year update plan for Bruce Highway The Federal Government has committed to a 10-year, $4.1 billion capital works program for the Bruce Highway which will further improve safety, cut travel times, ease congestion and improve the road’s flood immunity.

The Bruce Highway is Queensland’s main north-south transport link covering 1,700 kilometres and connecting Brisbane to the state’s major regional and coastal communities. Each day, the road is used by more than 500,000 motorists and truck drivers.

The package of works is in addition to work started five years ago – the latest announcement takes the total commitment by Canberra to $5.7 billion.

A timetable for the work will be negotiated with the State Government.

Components of the 10 year plan (2012-13 to 2021-22) are: Yeppen South Floodplain Upgrade: improve the flood immunity between the Burnett Highway and the Yeppen Roundabout. Includes construction of two newly raised northbound lanes and a new 1.6 kilometre long bridge.

Mackay Northern Access upgrade: widening the section between the northern end of Ron Camm Bridge to north of Mackay Bucasia Road (near the Davey Street overpass) from four to six lanes.

Mackay Ring Road—finalise planning and build: finalising the detailed planning, undertaking land acquisition and building a 28 kilometre ring road around Mackay including a dedicated link to the Port of Mackay.

Rockhampton Northern Access Corridor – Yeppoon Road to Boundary Road: widening the section between Yeppoon Road to Boundary Road from two to four lanes and the upgrade of two intersections.

North Queensland Flood Immunity Package: Improve flood immunity between Bowen and Ingham. Work includes: • Construction of a new higher level bridge to replace the Haughton River and the raising of approaches; • Construction of a new higher and longer bridge to replace the bridges at Cattle Creek and Frances Creek – also involves raising the section between Cattle Creek and Toobanna; • Construction of a new higher and longer bridge to replace the Sandy Gully Bridge and realigning the approaches to Q50 flood immunity; and • Construction of a new higher and longer bridge to replace the Yellow Gin Creek Bridge – also involves an intersection upgrade at Beachmont Road.

Caloundra Rd to Sunshine Motorway – Stage 1: construction of a new flyover ramp providing a direct non-stop connection for motorists travelling north on the Bruce Highway from the Sunshine Motorway. This will significantly improve safety and congestion by removing the current at grade intersection.

Gateway Motorway to Caboolture – Managed Motorways: installation of an electronic freeway management system including variable speed limit signs; entry ramp signalling; CCTVs; digital message signs providing live updates on traffic conditions and delays; and signs advising drivers of lane and speed restrictions.

Pavement widening: St Lawrence to Bowen: pavement strengthening and/or widening of around 21 kilometres of the Bruce Highway between St Lawrence and Bowen. Four sections will be targeted: St Lawrence to Mackay; Mackay to Proserpine; Proserpine to Bowen; and Bowen and Ayr. Cairns Southern Access Corridor – widening between Robert Rd to Foster Rd: widening the Bruce Highway between Robert Road and Mulgrave Road/Ray Jones Drive from four lanes to six lanes. Work is the next stage of the upgrade of the southern approach to Cairns and builds on the current work between Sheehy Road to Ray Jones Drive.

Bruce Highway – South of Home Hill to North of Ingham: Pavement strengthening and/or widening of around 79 kilometres of the Bruce Highway between Home Hill and Ingham. Four sections will be targeted: Wangaratta Creek to Edward Street, Ayr; Edward St, Ayr, to Stuart Bypass intersection; Stuart Bypass intersection to Lannercost Street; and Lannercost St to north of Ingham.

Cooroy to Curra Section C & D: funds for planning for future construction of Section C & D of the Cooroy to Curra section of the Bruce Highway. This will help determine the final cost and construction timetable for the upgrades of these two remaining sections.

Bruce Highway Black Spots: package will continue the roll out of firstever dedicated Bruce Highway Black Spot Program which is already fixing over 100 dangerous black spots between Caboolture and Cairns.

Bruce Highway Overtaking Lanes: package will continue the roll out of first-ever dedicated Bruce Highway Safety Program which is already fixing over 100 dangerous black spots between Caboolture and Cairns.

Dukes Highway safety upgrade completed All the section priorities for resurfacing as part of the Dukes Highway Safety Upgrade program have been completed with the recent end of work on a six kilometre stretch of road between Cannawigara and Bordertown.

A total of eight kilometres of the highway was targeted as part of the current six year program, which commenced in 2008.

Repairing and resurfacing deteriorating sections of the key link between Adelaide and Melbourne is only one element of the safety program. In addition, 86 kilometres of safety barriers are being installed and 90 kilometres of the highway are being widened – measures which better separate vehicles and help prevent head-on collisions.

The Dukes Highway Safety Upgrade program is being jointly funded by the Federal ($80 million) and South Australian Governments ($20 million).

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The two governments have already funded the installation of audible centre-line strips along 90 kilometres of the highway; a measure which, according to international research, can reduce the number of crashes by as much 14 per cent.

The strips alert drivers to the fact they are drifting onto the wrong side of the road and possibly into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

Other elements of the safety program included the removal of roadside hazards, construction of seven new rest areas, upgrades of 10 existing rest areas, and provision of 11 new and extended overtaking lanes.

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Further improvements to Melbourne’s M80 The Billion dollar upgrade of Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road reached another milestone at the end of May with completion of work along the section between Sydney Road and the Calder Freeway.

The project involved widening a 10.7 kilometre section to at least six lanes to improve traffic flow and deliver smoother, less congested driving conditions for the more than 140,000 motorists who use the road every day.

In addition, the Federal Government set aside a further $525 million in new money in the Budget to upgrade and widen the last sections of the M80 as part of its next Nation Building Program. That allocation takes total Federal investment in the motorway to more than $1.4 billion.

The current M80 Upgrade is being jointly funded by the Federal ($900 million) and Victorian ($300 million) Governments, with this package of works expected to be completed by the middle of next year.

Victoria’s Roads Minister, Terry Mulder, said the current works were installing extra lanes along 23 kilometres of the link to Melbourne’s south-western suburbs, as well as the airport and the Hume Freeway.

“The section just completed now has a minimum of three lanes in each direction and up to five lanes between the Tullamarine Freeway and Jacana Tunnel,” Mr Mulder said.

“As well as widening the road, we’ve also installed the latest electronic freeway management technology to give VicRoads the tools to better manage traffic flows and ensure we get the most out of the investment we’re making.

“This is part of the Victorian Government’s $5.6 billion infrastructure spend this year, and we have a record $6.1 billion we’ll be investing next year.

“It further secures Victoria’s place as the home of freight and logistics in Australia,” Mr Mulder said.

East West planning process underway Community members can learn more and have their say about Melbourne’s East West Link project under a formal planning process for the city-shaping development. The planning process was launched on 16 May. Victoria’s Transport Minister, Terry Mulder, said an indicative corridor for the project had been developed and it was time to receive feedback from the community before finalising a more detailed design for release over the coming months.

“We’re getting on with the job of delivering the East West Link for the Victorian community as announced in the Victorian Budget,” Mr Mulder said.

“This work will concentrate on any social, heritage and environmental impacts of the project and how they can be best avoided or mitigated.

“While we know that we clearly need the East West Link, it’s important to understand any local concerns so that we can take these into account as the project develops. We are encouraging everyone to participate in the planning process and upcoming consultation activities for the East West Link.

“We also expect the market to have some innovative ideas on the project given its expertise in financing and constructing major tunnel projects around the world, so we’ll also be seeking ideas from industry,” Mr Mulder said.

Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, said the planning process and consultation was beginning.

“I have decided that a Comprehensive Impact Statement (CIS) is required under the Major Transport Project Facilitation Act 2009,” Mr Guy said.

“This is a clear, transparent planning and assessment process that involves community feedback on this important project for all Victorians.”

Mr Mulder said this meant there would be a range of technical studies in areas like social, heritage and environmental to help understand any issues, with the final CIS documentation expected to be on exhibition for public comment by the end of 2013.

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into its development, while also applying for the necessary approvals ahead of its construction,” Mr Mulder said.

Government agency, Linking Melbourne Authority, was due to hold a series of public information displays for the East West Link in the first week of June.

There will also be more information on the project and planning process available through an online consultation at www. linkingmelbourne.vic.gov.au and a community reference group, which is being established to help facilitate communication between the planning team and the wider community.

Work crews take soil samples as part of East West Link planning process.

Proponents sought for Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Private companies had until 12 June to register their interest in developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal to be constructed in Sydney.

The Federal Government called on 21 May for Registrations of Interest from local and international companies and consortia to deliver what it described as a “major milestone in the delivery of this nationally significant infrastructure project”.

The Moorebank Intermodal Terminal will bring the public and private sectors together to generate around $10 billion in economic benefits through reduced freight costs, reduced traffic congestion and better environmental outcomes.

“The Terminal is due to commence operations in late 2017 and will be Sydney’s major rail freight solution for decades to come,” Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, said.

“Once up and running, it’s forecast the Terminal could remove 1.2 million trucks each year from Sydney’s roads – that’s equivalent to 3,300 trucks per day.”

“This project is essential to delivering greater freight efficiency and competitiveness for Australian businesses and is looking to make improvements along the length of the supply chain.”

The Registration of Interest process was undertaken by Moorebank Intermodal Company which was established in December 2012 to take the project to market.

Since its establishment, the company engaged widely with industry.

Briefings were provided to more than 60 Australian and international companies including large rail freight operators, intermodal users, financiers and construction companies.

“There is strong interest across the board in project participation as well as from industry players keen to use the terminal. This reflects the commercial benefits of this venture,” Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Penny Wong, said.

“The Moorebank Intermodal Terminal is an example of government working with the private sector to bring about an infrastructure project in the best interest of the state and the country.”

Private sector companies and consortia with world-class expertise in the planning and management of major freight and logistics facilities including intermodals and warehousing were asked to register their interest.

“This process will assist the company to identify a global field of interested participants,” Senator Wong said.

The proposed intermodal terminal will include a port shuttle terminal capable of handling up to 1.2 million containers annually, an interstate terminal served by the Australian Rail Track Corporation network with capacity for a further 500,000 containers annually, and complementary warehousing.

The next stage in the procurement process will commence with a request for Expressions of Interest in August 2013.

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Fresh capital injection for Restart NSW Major road projects will benefit from funding of $4.7 billion that has been allocated to Restart NSW, a fund established in 2011 to drive the renewal of key economic and social infrastructure in New South Wales.

Commitments from Restart NSW – totalling more than $2.6 billion – include $1.8 billion for the WestConnex Motorway and upgrades to the Pacific and Princes Highways.

WestConnex is the combined M4 and M5 extensions and is estimated to cost $10 billion.

The latest funding for Restart NSW comprises the proceeds of two major asset transactions, tax revenues that exceeded forecasts from 2011-12 and the government’s Waratah Bonds program.

State Treasurer, Mike Baird, said thanks to the success of the recent transaction involving Port Botany and Port Kembla, Restart NSW had been boosted to $4.7 billion and had enabled the government to fully fund its commitment to the first stage of WestConnex.

“There remain uncommitted funds in Restart, but these will be allocated in a financially responsible way,” Mr Baird said.

“Our infrastructure program is critical to rebuilding the economy, creating jobs and improving the lives of people in NSW, whether it’s their daily commute or the quality of the schools and hospitals in their local communities.”

Mr Baird said along with $4.3 billion in net proceeds from the ports transactions, Restart NSW had received $312 million from the lease of the Sydney desalination plant, $96 million from windfall tax revenues announced in the government’s Half Yearly Review and $46 million to date from Waratah Bonds.

Nearly a third of the proceeds of Restart are reserved for projects in regional NSW, with 10 per cent of this funding to be spent on the Resources for the Regions program.

Along with WestConnex and Resources for the Regions, projects being funded by restart include: • upgrades to the Pacific Highway and Princes Highway; • an Illawarra Fund worth $100 million from the lease of Port Kembla; and • Bridges for the Bush – a $135 million program for replacing and upgrading 17 bridges in regional areas.

All projects are on the recommendation of Infrastructure NSW, which must approve any withdrawal of funds for infrastructure.

“Our infrastructure program is critical to rebuilding the economy, creating jobs and improving the lives of people in NSW, whether it’s their daily commute or the quality of the schools and hospitals in their local communities.”

Southern Expressway duplication reaches halfway mark Work on duplication of Adelaide’s toll-free $407.5 million Southern Expressway has passed the halfway mark with the project’s focus shifting from excavation to laying the road surface.

Three of nine bridges spanning the duplicated expressway had been extended by the first week in May and asphalt was now being laid on the new carriageway.

“Reaching the asphalting stage means we have moved nearly 1.55 million cubic metres of earth, which equates to about 90%of the total excavation,” SA Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Tom Koutsantonis, said.

“Around 210,000 tonnes of asphalt will be laid over the next 12 months to complete pavements on the 18.5 km expressway duplication.

“Three of the nine bridges have now been extended to span the expressway, with two more set to re-open in the coming months.

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“Road users can expect to see a lot of activity around Marion, Beach and Sherriffs Roads as work continues on new interchanges and construction begins on new expressway bridges and new north-bound and south-bound off-ramps,” Mr Koutsantonis, said.

The Minister said the next bridge scheduled to be reopened was Elizabeth Road at Christies Downs – it was due to be opened at the end of May. Mr Koutsantonis said duplicating the expressway was estimated to save about 13 minutes of travel time between Bedford Park and Old Noarlunga compared to Main South Road.

“We are halfway toward opening a toll-free expressway that allows motorists to travel at any time of the day and avoid 16 intersections with traffic lights on Main South Road.”

Mr Koutsantonis again thanked local businesses and residents along the route of the duplication project who had experienced inconvenience during the excavation works.

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Budget 2013-14

transport infrastructure investment Spending on transport infrastructure, particularly roads, is a key component of any Federal Budget, and the 2013-14 Budget handed down on May 14 is no exception.

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, said the Budget continued the rollout of the government’s current multi-billion dollar capital works program in each jurisdiction and also started to identify major projects to be funded as part of the next Nation Building Program, which would commence in July 2014.

On the following pages, Roads and Civil Works Magazine has compiled a rundown of Federal spending in each state and territory as part of the budget.

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In New South Wales, a preliminary schedule of new projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018–19) has been developed after talks between Canberra, the State Government and Infrastructure Australia.

The projects are: • Sydney Motorways Program – deliver the M4 and M5 extension in partnership with the NSW Government and private sector. o Federal contribution: $1.8 billion.

• Sydney Motorways Program – the F3 to M2 Missing Link. Funding to help deliver this project in partnership with the NSW Government. o Federal contribution: $400 million.

• F3 Productivity Package – a package of four projects that includes the widening of the F3 between Tuggerah and Doyalson and between Kariong to Somersby, and capacity improvements to the Kariong Interchange ramps, and the Weakleys Drive intersection. o Federal contribution: $195.8 million.

• Port Botany Upgrade Program – the removal of the rail level crossing at the General Holmes Drive with the construction of a road underpass; and planning for the duplication of the Port Botany Rail Line. o Federal contribution: $40 million.

• Port Botany rail line upgrade – the upgrade of the Port Botany Rail Line to improve access and connectivity between the port and the future Moorebank Intermodal Terminal. This project also includes future planning for the Metropolitan Freight Network. o Federal contribution $75 million.

• M4 on-and-off ramps between Erskine Park and St Clair – work to progress the scoping, planning, preconstruction work on an additional set of on-and-off ramps along the M4 at Roper and Erskine Park Roads. o Federal contribution $5 million (already announced).

• Bolivia Hill – the realignment of three kilometres of the New England Highway at Bolivia Hill to improve safety. o Federal contribution: $80 million.

• Scone Level Crossing – fixing congestion and safety issues around the level crossing along the New England Highway in Scone. o Federal contribution: $45 million.

• Mt Ousley upgrades – project will involve the construction of two new northbound and two new southbound climbing lanes on Mt Ousley Road between Bulli Tops and Picton Road interchange. o Federal contribution: $42 million.

• Kapooka Bridge – replacement of the Kapooka Bridge on the Olympic Highway and the removal of sharp curves on approach. o Federal contribution: $19.5 million (already announced).

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• Newell Highway overtaking lanes – extra overtaking lanes on the Newell Highway to support freight movements in rural NSW. The new overtaking lanes are planned for 32 kilometres north of Moree, northbound; 19 kilometres north of Jerilderie, northbound; 58 kilometres north of Jerilderie, southbound and 15 kilometres north of Parkes, southbound. o Federal contribution: $5 million (already announced).

As well as setting the agenda for the future, the 2013–14 Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $1.7 billion for the current Nation Building Program (2008–09 to 2013–14).

The Budget also brings forward $100 million towards the Hunter Expressway, a 40 kilometre dual carriageway between the F3 and the New England Highway near Branxton, which is now expected to be completed by the end of this year (Federal Contribution $1.5 billion).

This year’s funding allocation will enable work to be completed on the following major projects: • Construction of the new Bulahdelah Bypass on the Pacific Highway. o Federal contribution: $303.6 million.

• Straightening of the Pacific Highway between Herons Creek and Stills Road. o Federal contribution: $53 million.

• Duplication of the Pacific Highway at Devils Pulpit north of Grafton. o Federal contribution: $62 million.

• Construction of the new Bega Bypass. o Federal contribution: $60 million.

• Upgrade of the intersection between the Barton Highway and Murrumbateman Road including the construction of a right turning lane. o Federal contribution: part of a $40 million package.

• Duplication of the Great Western Highway between Woodford to Hazelbrook. o Federal contribution: $70 million.

• Construction of a new two-lane bridge over the Hunter River at Aberdeen. o Federal contribution: $28 million.

• Eliminating sharp curves on the rail line between Maitland and the Queensland border. o Federal contribution: $99.2 million.

Over the coming 12 months work will also continue on a range of projects, including: • Duplication of the Pacific Highway between Sapphire and Woolgoolga. o Federal contribution: $632 million.

• Duplication of the Pacific Highway between Tintenbar and Ewingsdale. o Federal contribution: $566 million.

• Upgrading the ballast and drainage systems on the rail line between Sydney and Melbourne. o Federal contribution: $83 million.

• Upgrading the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor which will speed up the movement of freight trains through Sydney, remove up to 200,000 trucks a year off its roads and improve the reliability of passenger services. o Federal contribution: $840 million.

• Construction of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal in partnership with the private sector, a facility which will take 1.2 million trucks a year off Sydney’s road network, prevent gridlock around the Port Botany and ultimately transform the movement of freight along the entire east coast.

• Upgrading the Port Botany Rail Line to eliminate dockside bottlenecks and increase capacity along the line to the Port from 700,000 to around one million containers a year. o Federal contribution: $145.4 million.

This year’s funding allocation will enable work to commence on a range of projects, including: • Duplication of the Pacific Highway between the Oxley Highway and Kundabung. o Federal contribution: to be finalised.

• Duplication of the Pacific Highway between Kundabung and Kempsey. o Federal contribution: to be finalised.

• Duplication of the Pacific Highway between Frederickton and Eungai. o Federal contribution: $381 million.

• Duplication of the Pacific Highway between Warrell Creek and Nambucca Heads. o Federal contribution: to be finalised.

• Duplication of the Pacific Highway between Nambucca Heads and Urunga. o Federal contribution: to be finalised.

• Widening the Great Western Highway to three lanes along Forty Bends. o Federal contribution: part of a $200 million package.

• Construction of a new stronger bridge to replace the existing Kapooka Bridge on the Olympic Highway. o Federal contribution: $19.5 million.

• Construction of four new overtaking lanes along the Newell Highway. o Federal contribution: $5 million.

The 2013–14 Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the State’s local roads and make them safer: • $20.2 million to eliminate another 83 dangerous black spots; • $322.4 million to assist councils across the State to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $12.2 million to provide 12 new and upgraded rest areas, 60 new or upgraded stock ramps and loading pens and two truck wash facilities for heavy vehicle drivers and livestock transporters.

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Victoria

The preliminary schedule of new projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018-19) comprises: • Melbourne Metro – a nine kilometre underground railway from west of South Kensington to east of South Yarra that will help increase capacity on the Melbourne Rail Network. o Federal contribution: $3 billion.

• M80 (Western and Metropolitan Ring Roads) – completion of 38 kilometres of capacity improvements on the M80 Ring Road including introducing an Intelligent Transport System for the whole corridor.

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o Sunshine Avenue to Calder Freeway; o Sydney Road to Edgars Road; and o Plenty Road to Greensborough Highway. o Federal contribution: $525.1 million.

• Managed Motorways – upgrade the Intelligent Transport System on the 4.1 kilometres section of the Monash Freeway (M1) between High Street and Warrigal Road. This work will include additional sensors to help improve traffic flow as well as more Variable Speed Signs. o Federal contribution: $9.9 million.

• Managed Motorways – upgrade the Intelligent Transport System on the 29.4 kilometres section of the Monash Freeway (M1) from Warrigal Road to Clyde Road. This work will include additional sensors to help improve traffic flow, more Variable Speed Signs and the use of hard shoulder for additional capacity. o Federal contribution: $68.6 million.

• Ballarat Freight Hub – development of a general freight centre in the Ballarat West Employment Zone. o Federal contribution: $9.1 million.

• Princes Highway West – construct the next stage of the duplication of the Princes Highway West, between Winchelsea and Colac. o Federal contribution: $257.5 million (previously announced).

Minister Albanese said the Federal Government had worked with the Victorian Government to develop a solution to allow the delivery of the Melbourne Metro rail project.

He said the project would be funded through a combination of upfront and availability payments, with the Federal Government contributing 50 per cent of the cost of each.

Details of the implementation of the project will be worked through with Victoria in the coming months.

The Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $1.5 billion for the current Nation Building Program (2008-09 to 2013-14).

This year’s funding allocation will enable work to be completed on the following major projects: • Widening the Western Ring Road (M80) to a minimum of three lanes in each direction between Sydney Road and the Calder Freeway and between Sunshine Avenue and the Western Highway. o Federal contribution: $788.8 million.

• Widening the Metropolitan Ring Road (M80) to a minimum of three lanes in each direction between Edgars and Plenty roads. o Federal contribution: $75.8 million.

• Duplication of Clyde Road in Berwick between High Street and Kangan Drive. o Federal contribution: $30 million.

• Upgrading the Western Highway between Stawell and the South Australian border including bridge strengthening, new overtaking lanes, and new and upgraded rest areas. o Federal contribution: $40 million.

• Installation of the latest freeway management technology along the West Gate Freeway between the Western Ring Road and Williamstown Road, including new mounted Variable Speed Limit Signs, ramp signalling, closed circuit TV and Variable Message Signs. o Federal contribution: $12.5 million.

Over the coming 12 months work will also continue on a range of projects, including: • Construction of the Regional Rail Link, currently the nation’s biggest public transport infrastructure project and Melbourne’s first major new rail line in 80 years, which will connect West Werribee to Southern Cross Station. o Federal contribution: $3.225 billion. > 20

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• Duplication of sections of the Princes Highway East between Traralgon and Sale. o Federal contribution: $140 million.

• Duplication of the Princes Highway West between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea. o Federal contribution: $85.5 million.

• Upgrading the ballast and drainage systems along the rail line between Sydney and Melbourne. o Federal contribution: $83 million.

This year’s funding allocation will also enable construction to begin on a new level crossing that will restore Ballarat’s Avenue of Honour to its former condition (Federal contribution: $1million).

The 2013-14 Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which will improve Victoria’s local roads and make them safer: • $16.1 million to eliminate another 63 dangerous black spots; • $218.7 million to assist councils across the state to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $4.6 million to provide five new or upgraded rest areas, two intersection improvements, 86 new or upgraded stock ramps and loading pens and lighting upgrades at five stockyards.

queensland The preliminary schedule of new projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the government’s Nation Building Program (2014-15 to 2018-19) comprises: • Brisbane Cross River Rail – construction of approximately 9.8 kilometres of new underground tunnel from Yeerongpilly Station through to Victoria Park, including four new underground stations that will help increase capacity on the Brisbane Rail Network. o Federal contribution: $715 million (includes $100 million in 2012-13).

• Gateway Upgrade North – upgrade of the Gateway North between Nudgee Road and Barrett St northbound, and Depot Road southbound including widening from four to six lanes. This is in addition to the $125 million already invested in this road, which included the construction of an additional 2.5 kilometre northbound lane between Sandgate Road and Barrett Street. o Federal contribution: $718 million (conditional on no new tolls being imposed).

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• Ipswich Motorway – widen the Ipswich Motorway between Rocklea to Darra from two to three lanes in both directions between Oxley Road and Suscatand Street. Upgrade the northern service road across Oxley Creek and introduce smarter motorway treatments for the entire section. o Federal contribution: $279 million.

• Bruce Highway Package – a dedicated package of work to improve safety and productivity as well as reduce travel times and improve flood immunity. o Federal contribution: $4.1 billion over ten years.

• Warrego Highway Upgrades – package of works between Toowoomba and Miles which will improve safety, capacity and regeneration of various sections on the Warrego Highway. o Federal contribution: $317.5 million.

The Brisbane Cross River rail will be funded through a combination of upfront grants ($715 million), and availability payments, with the Federal Government contributing 50 per cent of the cost of each. In addition, Canberra will provide a guarantee to private sector debt in the Public Private Partnership component of the project.

The Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $1.2 billion for the current Nation Building Program (2008-09 to 2013–14).

This year’s funding allocation will enable work to be completed on the following major projects: • Construction of a new interchange at Mains and Kessels Road in Macgregor. o Federal contribution: $280 million.

• Flattening and straightening the Bruce Highway over the Cardwell Range. o Federal contribution: $128.5 million.

• Duplication of the Bruce Highway between Temples Lane and Boundary Road on the southern approach to Mackay. o Federal contribution: $50 million.

• Straightening and raising the Bruce Highway between Sandy Corner and Collinsons Lagoon. o Federal contribution: $50 million.

• Straightening the Bruce Highway south of Gin Gin and upgrading the intersection with the Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road. o Federal contribution: $20 million.

• Construction of a new higher bridge over the Yeppen Lagoon and the upgrade of the roundabout at the intersection of the Bruce and Capricorn highways south of Rockhampton. o Federal contribution: $68 million.

• Construction of a new interchange at the intersection between the Bruce and Dawson Highways, the Calliope Crossroads near Gladstone. o Federal contribution: $150 million.

• Realigning and widening the Bruce Highway through Cairns’ southern suburbs between Ray Jones Drive and Sheehy Road. o Federal contribution: $150 million.

• Upgrading the Burdekin River Bridge on the Bruce Highway including structural repair work. o Federal contribution: $25 million.

• Strengthening and widening the Warrego Highway between Roma and Mitchell including the construction of a new higher bridge over the Maranoa River at Mitchell. o Federal contribution: $44.1 million.

• Construction of three new overtaking lanes along the Warrego Highway between Oakey and Dalby. o Federal contribution: $10 million.

Over the coming 12 months, work will also start on a range of projects, including: • Duplication of the Bruce Highway between the Cooroy South interchange and Sankeys Road (also known as Section A). o Federal contribution: $395 million.

• Duplication of the Bruce Highway between Vantassel Street and Cluden, south of Townsville. o Federal contribution: $110 million.

• Construction of a new interchange to replace the existing intersections between Roys Road and Bells Creek Road, as well as upgrading the Boundary Road interchange. o Federal contribution: part of a $195 million package.

• Construction of the final section of the Townsville Ring Road between Shaw Road and Mount Low. o Federal contribution: $160 million.

In addition, work on the following projects will continue throughout 2013-14: • Straightening and extending the southbound on-ramp from the Gateway Motorway to the Pacific Motorway widening Mt GravattCapalaba Road between Broadwater and Gardner Roads. o Federal contribution: $70 million.

• Construction of an additional northbound lane along the Gateway Motorway between the Sandgate Road Interchange and south of the Deagon Deviation. o Federal contribution: $125 million.

• Widening the Pacific Motorway from four to six lanes between the Nerang south and Mudgeeraba Interchanges. o Federal contribution: $111.8 million.

• Straightening and widening the Bruce Highway from Cabbage Tree Creek to Carman Road, and across Back Creek Range. o Federal contribution: $80 million.

• Upgrading the Pumicestone Road interchange including the construction of a new higher overpass over Bruce Highway. o Federal contribution: part of a $195 million package.

• Construction of a new interchange at the intersection between the Warrego and Brisbane Valley highways at Blacksoil. o Federal contribution: $54 million.

• Construction of new or upgraded rest areas along the Warrego Highway as well as installing audible edge lines. o Federal contribution: $5 million.

• Construction of the Legacy Way tunnel connecting the Western Freeway at Toowong with the Inner City Bypass at Kelvin Grove. o Federal contribution: $500 million.

• Construction of the new Moreton Bay Rail Link between Petrie and Kippa-Ring, a project first mooted more than a century ago in 1895. o Federal contribution: $742 million.

• Construction of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit, a 13 kilometre light rail network connecting Griffith University at Southport to Broadbeach.

The first ever Federal investment in light rail. o Federal contribution: $365 million.

The 2013–14 Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the State’s local roads and make them safer: • $12.5 million to eliminate another 45 dangerous black spots; • $197.7 million to assist councils across the State to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $3.6 million to provide five new or upgraded rest areas, two stock ramps and other stockyard improvements for heavy vehicle drivers and livestock transporters.

south australia

The preliminary schedule of new projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018–19) comprises: • South Road – Torrens Road to River Torrens – upgrade and widen South Road between Torrens Road and the River Torrens. This work will include the sinking of 1.4 kilometres of the road below surface as well as the construction of two new grade separated interchanges and a passenger rail line overpass. o Federal contribution: $448 million, with $20 million brought forward to kick–start the project.

• Tonsley Park Public Transport Project – upgrade the public transport infrastructure in and around Tonsley Park, including duplicating a section of the Tonsley Rail Line, as well as upgrading Clovelly Park and Tonsley stations with a new park–and–ride facility and bus interchange. o Federal contribution: $31.5 million.

• Managed Motorways – installation of an Advanced Traffic Management System on the South Eastern Freeway between Stirling and Mount Barker. The system will include variable speed limit and message signs. o Federal contribution: $8 million.

• Managed Motorways – installation of Intelligent Transport Systems on the South Eastern Freeway between Crafers and Stirling, including hard shoulder running, lane use management and better incident management systems. o Federal contribution: $4.5 million.

• Anangu Pitjanjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Land – upgrade sections of the 210 kilometres of main access road between the Stuart Highway and Pukatja, and improving 21 kilometres of community roads. This package of work will provide all weather access to airstrips in Pukatja, Umuwa, Fregon, Mimili, Indulkana, and to the Umuwa and Fregon homelands. o Federal contribution: $85 million.

The Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $196.2 million for the current Nation Building Program (2008–09 to 2013–14).

This year’s funding allocation will enable work to be completed on the following major projects: • Constructing the new South Road Superway, the largest federally funded project in the State’s history which features a new 2.8 kilometre elevated roadway between Wing Street and Taminga Street on South Road. o Federal contribution: $406 million.

• Construction of new overtaking lanes, rest areas and other safety works on the Dukes Highway. o Federal contribution: $80 million.

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Over the coming 12 months, work will also continue on a range of projects, including: • Untangling the passenger and interstate freight lines near Adelaide’s CBD at Goodwood and Torrens. o Federal contribution: $232.1 million.

The Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the State’s local roads and make them safer: • $4.7 million to eliminate another 22 dangerous black spots; • $87.1 million to assist councils across the State to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $2.9 million to provide seven new or upgraded rest areas, nine new or upgraded stock ramps and two road upgrades to improve safety and access for heavy vehicle drivers and livestock transporters.

western australia

New projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018–19) are: • Tonkin Highway – three grade separations of intersections at Benara Road, Morley Drive and Collier Road to improve freight movements along the Tonkin Highway. o Federal contribution: $140.6 million.

• Leach Highway – the upgrade of High Street in Fremantle between Carrington Street and Stirling Highway to a four lane divided road on a new alignment. o Federal contribution: $59 million.

• Perth Public Transport Package – funding for future rail infrastructure in Perth, including work on Perth Light Rail Project or the Airport Link. Priorities and construction timetables will be determined in consultation with the WA Government. o Federal contribution: $500 million over ten years.

• Great Northern Highway – package of works to be undertaken along approximately 87 kilometre section of the Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin, including realignment of sections of the highway, intersection upgrades, road widening and construction of additional overtaking lanes. o Federal contribution: $307.8 million.

• North West Coastal Highway – upgrades over 136 kilometres of the North West Coastal Highway between Minilya and Barradale, include widening and strengthening works, as well as the construction of two new bridges. o Federal contribution: $174 million.

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• Swan Valley Bypass – construction of the Swan Valley Bypass, a new highway from the Reid Highway and Tonkin Highway intersection to Muchea. The highway will be 40 kilometres long, with dual carriageway for 15 kilometres and single carriageway for 25 kilometres. o Federal contribution: $418.3 million, with $25.3 million brought forward to kick–start the project.

The budget also provides the final annual instalment of $623 million for the current Nation Building Program (2008–09 to 2013–14).

This year’s funding allocation will enable work to be completed on the following major projects: • Re-routing the Great Northern Highway to the north of Port Hedland’s Wedgefield industrial estate. o Federal contribution: $191.2 million.

• Untangling rail and road access to Esperance Port including replacing two existing level crossing with overpasses. o Federal contribution: $60 million.

• Construction of a new southbound on ramp from Abernethy Road onto the Tonkin Highway, part of the first stage of the $1 billion Gateway WA project. o Federal contribution: $7.6 million.

• Sinking the railway line through Perth’s CBD, a central component of the visionary Perth City Link project which will reunite the City’s retail district with the Northbridge entertainment precinct. o Federal Contribution: $236 million.

Over the coming 12 months, work will also continue on a range of projects, including: • Gateway WA project; a major upgrade of the roads around Perth Airport, including widening the Tonkin Highway from four to six lanes and building new interchanges along the Highway, with work starting this year on: o A freeway-to-freeway interchange at the Tonkin and Leach Highways intersection, with free flowing movements in all directions, and includes a major new access to the international terminal. o An interchange at the Tonkin Highway, Horrie Miller Drive and Kewdale Road intersection, removing one of Perth’s worst black spots. o An interchange at the Leach Highway and Abernethy Road intersection. o Federal contribution: part of a $686.4 million package.

• Straightening and widening the Great Northern Highway along the notorious Bindi Bindi section. o Federal contribution $32 million.

• Re-railing the line between Koolyanobbing and Kalgoorlie as well as constructing a new 1,800 metre passing loop. o Federal contribution: $60 million.

• Restoring and upgrading of Western Australia’s Grain Rail Network. o Federal contribution: $135 million.

The 2013–14 Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the State’s local roads and make them safer: • $7.5 million to eliminate another 36 dangerous black spots; • $161.4 million to assist councils across the State to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $3.7 million to provide 13 new or upgraded rest areas, one upgraded decoupling bay and one road upgrade to improve access for heavy vehicle drivers and livestock transporters.

tasmania

New projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018–19) are: • Midland Highway Package – dedicated package of works that will improve safety and productivity as well as reduce travel times. It will include planning for a future Launceston Bypass; duplication of the Perth to Breadalbane section; planning and initial construction work on Bridgewater Bridge; and dedicated safety upgrades at Mona Vale, St Peters Pass, and between Mangalore and Bagdad. o Federal contribution: $500 million over 10 years.

• Freight Rail Revitalisation – continue the improvements to the major lines on the freight rail network, including replacing approximately 290 track kilometres of old rail track. o Federal contribution: $119.6 million.

• Brooker Highway – address congestion and access issues at the intersections with Goodwood and Elwick Roads as well as replace the existing Howard Road roundabout with traffic lights. o Federal contribution: $25.6 million.

• Domain Highway – planning and the development of design options to reduce congestion at the Domain Highway and Brooker Highway Interchange. o Federal contribution: $4 million.

• Huon Highway – upgrade of the Huon Highway and Summerleas Road intersection, which will include raising the Huon Highway along its existing alignment and lowering the Summerleas Road to pass beneath it. o Federal contribution: $17.5 million.

• Tasman Highway Ramps – install new on and off ramps at the intersection between the Tasman and East Derwent highways. o Federal contribution: $13 million (previously announced).

The Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $124.0 million for the current Nation Building Program (2008–09 to 2013–14).

This year’s funding will enable work to be completed on the following major projects: • Straightening and widening Port Sorell Main Road as well as associated safety works. o Federal contribution: $1 million.

• North East Freight Roads Package: o Replacing seven bridges in the Mathinna and Evercreech area. o Widening the Tasman Highway and installing safety barriers between Derby and Gladstone Main Road. o Widening Gladstone Main Road and installing safety barriers between the Tasman Highway and the town of Herrick.

o Upgrading the intersections of Lilydale and Prossers roads and Patersonia and Prossers roads. o Widening and upgrade of Bridport Main Road (due for completion in 2015). o Federal contribution: part of a $34 million package.

• Replacing sleepers, rail and ballast along key sections of the main North–South line including through the Rhyndaston area. o Federal contribution: $75.9 million.

• Replacing sleepers, rail and ballast along key sections of the Burnie to Western Junction Line as well as replacing bridges over the Leven and Forth rivers. o Federal contribution: $28.9 million.

Over the coming 12 months work will also start on: • Construction of the new Bell Bay Intermodal Terminal, a facility which will allow more efficient freight movements through the Bell Bay industrial precinct. o Federal Contribution $5.2 million.

• Restoring the Abt Railway to a safe standard as part of a joint rescue package designed to secure a bright, viable future for this important piece of Australian history. o Federal contribution: $6 million.

The 2013–14 Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the State’s local roads and make them safer: • $1.8 million to eliminate another 15 dangerous black spots; • $49.9 million to assist councils across the State to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $1.8 million for 2 projects to replace bridges on key freight routes.

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A preliminary list of projects to be funded and delivered over the five year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018–19) is: • Regional Roads Productivity Package to upgrade six regional roads, with work expected to start in 2014–15: o strengthening and widening sections of the Roper Highway as well as improving its flood immunity; o sealing sections of Port Keats Road as well as improving its flood immunity; o replacing gravel on poor sections of the Santa Teresa Way; o construction of a new bridge over Rocky Bottom Creek on Central Arnhem Road; o strengthening, widening and sealing sections of the Buntine Highway; and o replacing gravel on poor sections of Arnhem Link Road. o Federal contribution: $90 million (previously announced).

• Widening the last section of Tiger Brennan Drive between Berrimah Road and Darwin’s CBD, with work expected to commence late 2013. o Federal contribution: $70 million (previously announced).

The Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $108.7 million for the current Nation Building Program (2008–09 to 2013–14).

This year’s funding allocation will enable construction to begin on a new rail overpass along the Stuart Highway south of Alice Springs (Federal contribution: $13 million).

Over the coming 12 months, work will also continue on a range of projects, including: • Strengthening, widening and straightening sections of Central Arnhem Road as well as erecting new concrete bridges over the Goyder and Donydji rivers. o Federal contribution: $40 million.

• Strengthening and widening the Arnhem Highway between the Stuart Highway and Jabiru as well as improving its flood immunity and delivering targeted safety upgrades. o Federal contribution: $20 million.

As part of the $160 million Flood Immunity, Safety and Productivity Package, work will also continue on: • Strengthening and widening sections of the Stuart, Victoria and Barkly highways so as to provide better, all–weather access for local miners and cattlemen as well as tourists.

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o Federal contribution: $63 million.

• Construction of new parking bays and rest areas as well as upgrades to key intersections along the Stuart, Victoria and Barkly highways to better accommodate road trains. o Federal contribution: $28 million.

• Installing 16 additional overtaking lanes along the Stuart Highway between Katherine and Darwin. o Federal contribution: $19 million.

The 2013–14 Budget continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the Territory’s local roads and make them safer: • $0.8 million to eliminate more dangerous black spots; • $29.7 million to assist councils across the Territory to maintain and upgrade their local roads; and • $6.3 million to strengthen 4 bridges, provide 4 new or upgraded truck parking bays and 2 cattle loading ramps for heavy vehicle drivers and livestock transporters.

Australian Capital Territory The Budget for the ACT begins identifying the major projects to be funded as part of the next Nation Building Program, which will commence in July 2014.

After consulting with the Territory Government, Canberra said it was in a position to lock in a preliminary schedule of projects to be funded and delivered over the five-year life of the next Nation Building Program (2014–15 to 2018–19). The projects are: • installation of a ramp metering system, an ACT first which will improve traffic flow along the Cotter Road Northbound Ramp onto the Tuggeranong Parkway, a section of road used by up to 4,000 motorists an hour. Federal contribution: $330,000; and • construction of the dual carriageway, four–lane Majura Parkway connecting the Federal Highway to the Monaro Highway. Federal contribution: $144 million (previously announced; underway).

More projects likely to be added in the period ahead.

The Budget also provides the final annual instalment of $74 million for the current Nation Building Program (2008–09 to 2013–14).

It continues funding for a range of initiatives which improve the Territory’s local roads and makes them safer: • $22.4 million to assist the ACT Government to maintain and upgrade its local roads; • $900,000 to eliminate more dangerous black spots; and • $300,000 to strengthen the Barry Drive Bridge in Turner to allow it to be used by heavier trucks.