Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs Hiscutt

With regard to the proposed upgrade to the Murchison Highway between Rosebery and Zeehan, what is the proposed timetable for this project, including:

(1) the state of the current works program;

(2) anticipated construction and commencement date; and

(3) anticipated construction and completion date?

ANSWER

(1) The Murchinson Highway upgrade for the section between Rosebery and Zeehan is currently in design.

(2) Construction is presently expected to commence in late 2023.

(3) Completion is anticipated to be mid-2024 or early 2025, depending on the final construction methodology.