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STATUS
Prospective pipeline
Credibly proposed
Announced
Under procurement
Preferred bidder announced
Recently closed
Prospective pipeline
Greenfield (construction) or brownfield (government asset divestment) projects needed or likely to occur within the next five years, but is not formally proposed by a state, territory or major local government.
Credibly proposed
The project or divestment is supported by a state, territory or major local government, is subject to studies or other processes (such as pre-feasibility or scoping studies or business case development), and is likely to proceed to formal announcement.
Announced
The project has a firm commitment and timeline from a state, territory or major local government, but has not yet entered the market.
Under procurement
The project or transaction is under procurement (such as a call for Expressions of Interest, requests for tender, or another offer to the market).
Preferred bidder announced
A preferred bidder has been selected and is in exclusive negotiations.
Recently closed
Projects that have progressed to contractual close remain on ANZIP for 12 months.
ANZIP is focused only on major infrastructure activity, above the following thresholds:
Australia
Construction projects: > AUD$300m
Investable greenfield & brownfield: > AUD$100m
New Zealand
All greenfield and brownfield projects and divestments: > NZD $100 million
Project Scope
The project aims to create the first part of a new transport corridor for the proposed Perth to Adelaide National Highway. It will involve 80 kilometres of road upgrades between Perth and Northam and will include:
Reid Highway upgrades between Tonkin Highway and Great Northern Highway
Roe Highway upgrades between Great Northern Highway and Great Eastern Highway, and
Implementation of the proposed new Orange Route between Roe Highway / Toodyay Road intersection and Great Eastern Highway at the town of Northam.
Procurement
Related contracts: Planning and project development - A joint venture of GHD and BG&E
Funding
Federal Government: $10 million AUD in funding for planning and development
WA Government: $10 million AUD in funding for planning and development
Project History
Feb 2021: Contract signed with a GHD and BG&E Joint Venture to undertake planning and development work for the project
Last reviewed: 04/03/2021
