The Hyland Highway upgrade is set to begin with Gippsland-based McInnes Earthmoving Pty Ltd winning the contract to deliver improvement works between Gormandale and Woodside.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the initial $1.4 million package of works would upgrade three separate locations along the highway between Gormandale and Carrajung-Woodside Road.
“Improvements on this section of the Hyland Highway will enhance safety for all road users, including people accessing the Ninety Mile Beach area for holidays and recreational activities,” Mr Chester said.
“It’s also great news that the first contract for these vital upgrades has been awarded to a local company, helping to support jobs for local people.
“Many of Victoria’s regional areas are growing steadily with thriving residential and business communities as well as tourism and freight activities. The associated increase in traffic means this investment is needed to keep visitors and locals safe on our roads.”
Works will include vegetation trimming, shoulder strengthening and sealing, installation of safety guardrails, development of pull-over areas and other safety improvements.
Traffic controls will be in place while the works are being carried out and motorists are reminded to take care when travelling through work sites and obey the reduced speed limits.
Construction on this project starts in December 2017 and this stretch of works are expected to be complete by mid-2018, weather permitting.
The $10 million Hyland Highway Upgrade project, which will see further packages of works kick off in 2018, is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments.
