The NSW and Federal Governments are jointly funding a duplication of the Richmond Bridge about 500 metres downstream of the existing bridge, alongside a range of traffic improvements. The project has also been referred to as the Third Hawkesbury River Crossing.
The preferred option includes:
- bypasses of Richmond and North Richmond town centres including a new two lane bridge over the Hawkesbury River
- six intersection improvements
- Upgrades to Londonderry Road and the Driftway, and
- a new active transport connection between Richmond and North Richmond.
Key Dates
Apr 2019 | Project Announcement |
Funding contributions
Federal Government | |
NSW Government |
PROJECT HISTORY
Apr 2019 | The Federal Government committed $200 million to the project, with the expectation the NSW would commit $50 million. |
Sep 2019 | The NSW Government committed $50 million towards the project. |
Jun 2021 | The Federal and NSW Governments committed additional funding the the project, bringing the total project cost to $500 million. Additional funding comprised $200 million from the Federal Government and $50 million from the NSW Government. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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