Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads Pacific Highway Upgrade
Project Overview
Client: Roads & Maritime Services
Length: 20 km’s
Duration: February 2015 to June 2018
Value: $830 million
Contract type: Design and Construct
Works undertaken
The Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads highway upgrade is a major infrastructure project that enhances connectivity and safety between these two regions. The project’s most challenging aspect was the construction of the new alignment, which involved crossing the Nambucca River and the floodplains of Warrell Creek. This upgrade not only addresses traffic flow but also improves access for local communities.
Project Highlights
• New Highway Alignment: Multi-lane, median-separated highway with grade-separated interchanges.
• Major Bridges: Construction of large bridges over the Nambucca River and Warrell Creek. First time post tension U girder design used in Australia.
• New Interchanges: Development of new interchanges at Bald Hill Road, Warrell Creek, and north-facing ramps at Old Coast Road, providing safer access and improved connectivity.
• Utility Adjustments: Comprehensive adjustments to utilities across the project area to accommodate the new road alignment.
• Design review: Undertook numerous design reviews due to innovative design.
• Phased Openings: The upgrade was completed in two phases:
o 14 kilometres of the bypass around Macksville opened in December 2017.
o The final six kilometres between Upper Warrell Creek Road and Bald Hill Road opened in June 2018.
• Ausling Personnel: Key team members included the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, structural and roadwork surveillance officers, geotechnical and casting yard surveillance officers, Environmental Manager, and Office Manager.
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