Project
Outback Way Upgrades
Cosmo Newbery, Laverton, Ngaanyatjarra-Giles, Warburton
Overview
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Road
Project type -
$678 million
Total budget
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Under Construction
Project phase -
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
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TBC
Jobs supported
The Outback Way is an iconic 2,700km route from Laverton in Western Australia to Winton in Queensland via Alice Springs. It is often referred to as Australia’s Longest Shortcut.
Over 1,400km of the route remains ‘unsealed’, including 736km of Great Central Road which forms the WA section of the route. Sealing is planned to be completed in stages through to 2032.
The upgrades will enhance the interstate transport network and business opportunities, and provide critical connection for remote Aboriginal communities.
The first Work Package, a 40 kilometre section east of Laverton was completed in September 2021.
The next phase of sealing is expected to recommence on priority sections near Cosmo Newberry and Warburton during 2025. Design and negotiations are underway.
For detailed project information, visit Main Roads WA.
Benefits
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Improved transport network across WA, the NT and QLD. -
Create a new route for mine sites and businesses through middle Australia.
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Improved access to health and social services.
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Open opportunities for local businesses to compete for interstate work.
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