The Western Australian government has revealed the contract has been awarded to complete the $1 billion Tonkin Highway Extension project.
The major road project will also see Thomas Road upgraded to transform Perth’s south-east freight routes, with the Tonkin Highway to be extended by 14 kilometres.
Featuring a four-lane dual carriageway from Thomas Road to the South Western Highway, a number of grade-separated interchanges, underpasses and roundabouts will be added to the highway.
The contract to deliver the project has been awarded to the Tonkin Extension Alliance consortium which includes BMD, Civcon Civil and Project Management, Georgiou Group, BG&E, and GHD, bringing together a wealth of expertise and experience to deliver one of Western Australia’s most significant road infrastructure projects.
The WA government says the project will benefit local communities in Byford, Armadale, Kelmscott and Gosnells which currently contend with large volumes of heavy vehicles on local roads, travelling to and from the South West and Wheatbelt regions.
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Upgrades to Thomas Road will include duplication of 4.5-kilometres between Kargotich Road and South Western Highway, new principal shared path and upgrades to a number of local intersections including Kardan Boulevard, Masters Road and Plaistowe Boulevard.
Construction of the project is scheduled to commence in mid-2025 with completion anticipated by late-2028 and is set to support around 4,400 direct and indirect jobs, marking a significant boost for the local economy.
“The federal government is proud to partner with the Western Australian government to deliver this transformative project, which will significantly enhance Perth’s south-east by reducing traffic pressure and improving connectivity,” federal transport minister Catherine King says.
“This project will deliver significant benefits to Western Australia’s freight and logistics network, by creating a high-standard north-south transport link, improving road safety, freight efficiency, and connectivity for residents, businesses, and commuters.
“The project is part of a broader investment to the Tonkin Highway that will deliver a high-standard north-south transport link, including key upgrades such as the Tonkin Highway Gap.”
WA deputy premier and transport minister Rita Saffioti says the project will be a “game-changer” for moving freight to and from the south west and Wheatbelt.
“Our government understands the critical importance of transport infrastructure projects – they create thousands of jobs, deliver significant economic benefits to local businesses and communities, and ensure our transport network can meet the needs of our growing population,” Saffioti says.
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