Transport for NSW are replacing the existing intersection of the Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road with a new intersection. The new intersection will improve access to the University of Wollongong. The concept design includes:
- two roundabouts
- heavy vehicle bypass lane and a heavy vehicle exit ramp
- two heavy vehicle safety ramps
- relocation of the southbound entry to the motorway
- service road between Mount Ousley Road and University Avenue
- a commuter car park, and
- active transport connections.
Key Dates
| Oct 2020 | Project Announcement |
| Mar 2022 | ROIs Open |
| Mar 2022 | ROIs Close |
| Jan 2024 | Contract Award |
| 2024 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| Federal Government | |
| NSW Government | |
| NSW Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Transport for NSW |
| Successful Tenderer: | Fulton Hogan |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2020 | The NSW Government announced $21 million for the project's planning and concept development. |
| May 2021 | The Federal Government announced $240 million for the project in its 2021-22 Budget. |
| Jun 2021 | The NSW Government allocated an additional $39 million to the project bringing their contribution to $60 million. The NSW Government also announced the concept design had been completed. |
| Feb 2022 | TfNSW called for expressions of interest for the project, closing 25 March 2022. |
| Nov 2023 | The Federal and NSW Governments jointly announced that a shortlist of tenderers had been compiled, although the shortlist was not publicly released. |
| Jan 2024 | Fulton Hogan was awarded the Design and Construct Contract for the project. The NSW Government also allocated additional funding of $90 million, increasing its funding contribution to $150 million. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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