Media Releases
Wednesday, 11th February 2009
Planning approval had been granted for the major upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Sapphire and Woolgoolga.
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Michael Daley said tenders will now be called in mid 2009, with work expected to start early next year.
“The project will upgrade about 25 kilometres of the Highway to a dual carriageway between Sapphire to Arrawarra Beach Road, north of Woolgoolga,” said Mr Albanese.
“This is the latest instalment from the multi-billion investment being made by the Rudd Labor Government in this road of national significance.
“All up, we will invest more than $2.64 billion over the next six years to continue the upgrade of the Highway – three times what the previous government allocated over a similar period of time.
“This is our biggest commitment to a single road anywhere in Australia.”
Key features of the project are:
Mr Daley said the improvements being made to the Highway will improve driving conditions, cut travel times and save lives.
“A range of measures will be undertaken to reduce the project’s environmental, noise and visual impacts, with the opportunity being taken to stage its construction,” said Mr Daley.
“What’s more, the rest area originally proposed for Arrawarra is now under review, with further public consultations about its location to be held early next year.”
The planning approval documents are on display at the following locations:
For more information go to www.rta.nsw.gov.au/pacific or phone the project information line on 1800 636 363 (toll free).
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Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
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Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
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