Project

New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements - Stage 2A

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements - Stage 2A

The Richmond Bridge is being duplicated 500 metres downstream of the existing bridge, and a range of traffic improvements are also being delivered.

The project is being delivered across three stages:

  • Stage 1 - upgrades to The Driftway
  • Stage 2A - delivery of the new bridge
  • Stage 2B - upgrades and a bypass of Southee Road and Bells Line of Road

The current funding envelope will only deliver Stage 1 and 2A. Stage 2B is contingent on additional funding. 

The project has also been referred to as the Third Hawkesbury River Crossing.

Key Dates

Apr 2019 Project Announcement
Jul 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Jun 2029 Expected Construction Completion

Funding contributions

Federal Government
NSW Government

The project has a current funding envelope of $515 million. The project’s original funding envelope of $500 million is being jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments on an 80:20 basis. The NSW Government committed an additional $15 million for the flood resilience work on Londonderry Road as part of Stage One in its 2023-24 Budget.

During the design phase, TfNSW identified additional funding would be required to deliver all aspects of the project, citing an escalation in construction costs. Stage Two was subsequently split into Stages 2A and 2B. Stage 2B, which includes delivery of additional intersection upgrades and a bypass on Southee Road, is contingent on additional funding.

It is currently unclear how the original $515 million in funding will be allocated across Stage One and Stage 2A of the project.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Transport for NSW

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.
Jun 2021 Transport for NSW ran public consultation for the Preferred Option for the project, which closed on 17 September 2021.
Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. Award of Stage One was updated to Q4 2024, with construction commencing Q1 2025 and reaching completion Q2 2026. Award of Stage Two was pushed back to Q4 2026, with construction commencing Q1 2027 and reaching completion Q4 2028.
Dec 2024 The NSW Government called for Expressions of Interest for the delivery of Stage Two of the project, closing on 20 February 2025.
Dec 2024 Transport for New South Wales indicated that additional funding would be required to deliver all aspects of the project, and subsequently split stage two into stages 2A and 2B to prioritise delivery of key project features within the available funding envelope. Stage 2B, which includes delivery of additional intersection upgrades and a bypass on Southee Road, is contingent on additional funding.
Jul 2025 Infrastructure NSW released an updated procurement timeline for the project in its 2025 Major Projects Pipeline. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q3 2026, with construction completion expected by Q1 2029.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Media releases
2021/06/07
2021/11
Major Contract

New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements - Stage 2A

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements - Stage 2A

Stage 2A comprises: 

  • constructing a new four lane bridge over the Hawkesbury River 

  • widening Bells Line of Road through North Richmond  

  • building a new bypass between the Kurrajong Road and Old Kurrajong intersection, and the Castlereagh Road, Inalls Lane and Southee Road intersection, and 

  • delivering new connections for pedestrians and bicycle users. 

Key Dates

Dec 2024 EOIs Open
Feb 2025 EOIs Close
Jun 2026 Expected Contract Award
Jul 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Jun 2029 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Transport for NSW
Successful Tenderer: BMD

PROJECT HISTORY

Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. Award of Stage Two was pushed back to Q4 2026, with construction commencing Q1 2027 and reaching completion Q4 2028.
Dec 2024 The NSW Government called for Expressions of Interest for the delivery of Stage Two of the project, closing on 20 February 2025.
Dec 2024 Transport for New South Wales indicated that additional funding would be required to deliver all aspects of the project, and subsequently split stage two into stages 2A and 2B to prioritise delivery of key project features within the available funding envelope. Stage 2B, which includes delivery of additional intersection upgrades and a bypass on Southee Road, is contingent on additional funding.
Feb 2025 Review of Environmental Factors (REF) submissions closed.
Jul 2025 Infrastructure NSW released an updated timeline for the project in its 2025 Major Projects Pipeline. Construction is expected to commence Q3 2026 and reach completion Q2 2029.
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Major Contract

New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements - Stage One

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded
New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements - Stage One

Stage One of the project will see delivery of:

  • two roundabouts along the Driftwauy
  • upgrades of The Driftway intersections with Luxford Road and Reynolds Road
  • a new bridge 
  • pavement improvements to 3.8 kilometres of The Driftway
  • landscaping and enabling infrastructure

Key Dates

Aug 2024 EOIs Open
Aug 2024 EOIs Close
Jul 2025 Expected Construction Commencement
Dec 2026 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Transport for NSW
Successful Tenderer: BMD Constructions
Procurement note:

Stage 1 is being delivered through a construct-only contract

PROJECT HISTORY

Nov 2021 TfNSW released its Review of Environmental Factors for Stage One (The Driftway) for public consultation, which closed on 10 December 2021.
Mar 2022 Transport for NSW prepared a Submissions Report for the Review of Environmental Factors for Stage One of the project.
Aug 2022 Transport for NSW issued a Request for Tender (RFT) for detail design services for Stage One of the project, closing 16 September.
Sep 2023 The NSW Government allocated a further $15 million in the 2023-24 Budget toward flood resilience work on Londonderry Road.
Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. Award of Stage One was updated to Q4 2024, with construction commencing Q1 2025 and reaching completion Q2 2026.
Aug 2024 The NSW Government called for Expressions of Interest for the delivery of Stage One of the project, closing on 30 August 2024.
Jul 2025 Transport for NSW awarded the Stage One construction contract to BMD Constructions. Construction is now expected to be complete by the end of 2026.
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources