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1,629km of State Roads & Hwys 78 x State Bridges (90% timber) 77 x Local Bridges (90% timber)
Main Roads WA Great Southern Region 1,629km of State Roads & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Main Roads WA Great Southern Region 1,629km of State Roads & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 Main Roads WA Great Southern Region 1,629km of State Roads & Hwys 2 78 x State Bridges (90% timber) 77 x Local Bridges (90% timber) 3 Challenges Oldest state road network in WA Average pavement age = 47 years 52% (863km)
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Challenges
- Oldest state road network in WA
‒ Average pavement age = 47 years ‒ 52% (863km) > 50 years ‒ Poor pavement condition ‒ Outdated geometry
- Funding
- Road safety performance
- Network redundancy issues
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Our Operations
- Large regional presence
- Mixture of technical & business skills
- Live and work in Albany
‒ Understand local issues & needs
- Responsive delivery model
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Key Projects
- Albany Hwy Passing Lanes
‒ $21.5m over 4 years. ‒ 10 x Passing lanes complete
- South Coast Hwy upgrades
‒ Cheynes Section Stage 1 ($7m) – completed in 2017. ‒ Cheynes Section Stage 2 ($5m) – completion in May 2018. ‒ $30m commitment (18/19 to 20/21): widen, reconstruct + passing lanes.
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Key Projects
- Chester Pass Road – Amelup ($11.5m)
‒ Work in progress. ‒ Anticipated completion in June 2018.
- Chester Pass Road – Rehab ($2m)
‒ 3 x sections. ‒ Asphalt wearing course. ‒ Completion in mid May.
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Key Projects
- Feb 2017 Flood Event
‒ >$25m damage to 60% of the State road network. ‒ Loss of bridge and culvert assets. ‒ Replacement of Phillips River Bridge within 10 months of the event.
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HV Rest Area’s
- Albany Port bay completed.
- South Coast Hwy: Fitzgerald
Bays sealed.
- Albany Hwy: Cranbrook bay
commenced ($2m).
- 2018/19 proposals: Brookton
Hwy & Ravensthorpe East
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Albany Ring Road
What is it?
Major road transport project that will:
- Provide high standard, unimpeded road access to the Port of Albany.
- Substantially enhance safety and amenity on urban road network.
- Allow rationalisation of land use within the City of Albany.
- Underpin the economic viability of the Port of Albany.
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Albany Ring Road
Why is it required?
- Port of Albany only viable port option on this section of south coast.
- Transport routes to port becoming increasingly constrained.
- Security of transport route is required – development encroachment.
- Road safety issues on urban road network.
- Environmental and amenity impacts on residential areas.
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Albany Ring Road
Stage 1
- Chester Pass Road to Albany Hwy (7km)
- New single carriageway.
- Completed in April 2007.
- 1,000 vehicles per day / 26% HV’s.
Stage 2 & 3
- Albany Highway to Princess Royal Drive (11km)
- New single carriageway (on existing road alignments)
- 1 x grade separated interchange (ie bridge).
- 17 x at-grade intersections.
- Realignment of 4km of rail.
- Cost Estimate of $172m.
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Albany Ring Road Proposed Alignment
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Albany Ring Road
Current Status
- Preliminary design for Stage 2 & 3 complete.
- “Hardship” land acquisitions undertaken.
- $35m committed from State Government.
- Submission made for Federal funding ($172m) as part of 2018/19 National
Partnership Agreement for Land Transport Projects.
- Strong Business Case developed. BCR being finalised (>1.3).
- Proposed delivery methodology is via a Design & Construct Contract model.
- Project could be delivered over a 2-3 year horizon.
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In Summary
- Strong commitment to Regional WA.
- Road & transport needs recognized by State Govt.
- Asset replenishment challenge
– Innovative & effective treatments / delivery options.
- Collaboration is key to viability of industry & network.