Fulton Hogan has been awarded a contract to deliver early works including earthworks preparation, planting and fencing as part of Western Australia’s Bunbury Outer Ring Road project.
According to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti, while the procurement process to secure alliance contractors to design and construct the South-West’s “biggest-ever transport infrastructure program” is still ongoing, the early works contract was awarded to deliver important preparatory work.
“During extensive engagement with the local community, rural landowners whose dwellings are located within 500 metres of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road main alignment were offered early screen planting,” she said.
“While the final approvals process for the project is ongoing, these early native plantings are works that can be conducted now when jobs are needed and contribute positively to the local environment.”
Ms. Saffioti said the planting would provide a buffer, visually softening construction works and the future road infrastructure for nearby landowners.
“The Outer Ring Road is the biggest transport infrastructure project ever planned for the South-West and will generate significant economic and employment opportunities,” she said.
“Maximising local business procurement is a key objective for the project so I’m pleased to see local contractors and local nurseries involved in these crucial early works.”
The $852 million Bunbury Outer Ring Road project includes the remaining stages of the four-lane, 27 kilometre link between Forrest and Bussell Highways.
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