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Three consortia shortlisted for $76M Mitchell Freeway southbound upgrade

Another section of the Mitchell Freeway is set to be upgraded. Three consortia have been invited to submit detailed proposals to design and construct a third southbound lane between Hodges Drive and Hepburn Avenue.

The project is being brought forward as part of the government’s fast-tracked package of works.

Construction on the project will include building a third 8.8 kilometre freeway lane adjacent to the rail line. A new concrete barrier will be constructed to improve safety along the railway between Hepburn Avenue and the Reid Highway. Modifications will also be made to enable future ramp signalling at Hodges Drive and Hepburn Avenue.

Upgrading Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue is anticipated to create 530 jobs, both direct and indirect.

Contractors shortlisted for the project include:

  • H2H comprising WBHO Infrastructure Pty Ltd and NRW Contracting Pty Ltd;
  • Highways Construction Pty Ltd; and
  • Mitchell Southbound JV comprising BMD Constructions Pty Ltd and Georgiou Group Pty Ltd

 

A contract is expected to be awarded in late October, with construction to begin at the end of this year.

The contract will require at least 10 per cent Aboriginal employment with at least three per cent of procurement going to Aboriginal business, in line with the Western Australian Aboriginal Procurement Policy.

Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said traffic congestion on the Mitchell Freeway was rapidly on the rise as WA came out of COVID and people return to workplaces.

“It’s another reason to prioritise increasing the capacity of the freeway network so we can meet the growing demand across Perth,” Mr. Tudge said.

“It’s clear to see WA is undergoing construction across the transport network and that includes busting congestion for the growing populations in Perth’s northern suburbs.”

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