We did the Outback Way from Laverton to Alice Springs a few months ago on our way to Arnhem Land, and it was, as you say, like a super highway. Facebook. "This will create Australia's third Transcontinental Highway, providing a sealed route starting in Laverton, Western Australia, through Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and connecting all the way to Winton in Queensland." The Australian Government’s $330 million commitment … Technically, the Outback Way runs between Winton, in western Queensland and Laverton, in Western Australia. The Outback Way, stretching from Winton QLD to Laverton WA and cutting straight through Alice Springs has been put on the 2021 Infrastructure Australia Priority List. Linking WA’s Goldfields to central Queensland, the route has been in development for … Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the sealing works were part of what … 2 March 2021. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and … COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS • Ernst Young -Updating CBA 2015 • Long term strategy -sealed by 2025 FUNDING PROGRESS –OVER $200M SECURED. April 16, 2018. That has changed, Out of the garage and onto the silver screen: Unearthing some of Australia's earliest movies, South Sydney's Tom Burgess cleared of serious injury after incident in NRL season opener. Hopes are high that the sealing of the Outback Way will be completed. Cr Ryan said sealing the Outback Way would bring big benefits for Aboriginal people in his region. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. 4. OUTBACK WAY ON 2021 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITY LIST. After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. Thu, 19 April 2018 4:09PM. WhatsApp. Fresh from lobbying federal MPs and senators in Canberra, Outback Highway Development Council chairman Patrick Hill told the ABC the cost of sealing the route would work out to about $60 million a year over the next seven federal budgets. The Travel Journal will be available by mid-February 2021, you can pre-order here: outbackway.org.au/shop/ Helen shares a bit about the Travel Journal and how it helps you plan your trip on the Outback Way. Outback Way distances sealed, unsealed and about to be sealed. SAFETY 21. Helen gives some updates about the Outback Way projects, including the sealing of sections in WA, plus the Travel Journal and Outdoor Gallery. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Project activities include paving and sealing about 25km of the existing gravel road between Boulia and Tobermorey to a 6m wide road. Sealing the Outback Way: The mouse that roars. What have the Outback Highway Development Council got on offer during travel restrictions? A road such as the Outback Way, which traverses landscapes from Western Australia, across the Northern Territory and into central Queensland, represents a fearsome challenge for a road engineer, says Ernie Wanka, GHD’s Technical Director, Civil Engineering. Required fields are marked *. The sealed road will essentially create Australia’s third trans-continental highway, with the Western Australian Minister for Transport, Rita Saffioti saying the Great Australian Road will provide the ‘ultimate Aussie outback experience’ for many … The Outback Way passes through Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. ARB bulbar, Ironman winch, Safari snorkel, … 31/07/2020 8:30 AM Work has started to seal a 40-kilometre stretch of the Great Central Road, a part of the Western Australian section of Outback Way. Great news, wont need to come through Norseman ever again. Outback Highway Development Council general manager Helen Lewis said about $200 million had been committed to the project over the next three to five years. Get unlimited access to award-winning journalism from Western Australia's biggest newsroom with your … The investment in the Outback Way will also improve access for remote and Indigenous communities to health and social services. Linking WA’s Goldfields to central Queensland, the route has been in development for more than 20 years and is funded up until 2020. Docker River section was getting sealed as we drove through. 71. Sealing the Outback Way, a gravel track billed as Australia's longest shortcut, is set to ramp up early next year. Boulia is a small beef cattle community in the heart of the channel country in central western Queensland. The upgrade will improve safety of the road. We’ve been providing the Australian construction industry with comprehensive project information and construction leads for over 45 years to help people like you get involved and get specified in projects. A map of the route is on Page 4. The Outback Way is 2700km from Laverton WA to Winton Qld- the third transnational link, from Coast to Coast through the heart of the nation. Are you already a subscriber? "Everyone thought it … Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, … The western half of The Outback Way travels from Perth and Alice Springs and below is an itinerary starting from Kalgoorlie in the wild west, across the desert to Uluru, offering a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. However, Outback Highway Development Council chairman Patrick Hill says $500 million is needed over five years to complete the road by 2025 and he is hopeful that the cash will be forthcoming. Almost 800 kilometres of the remaining unsealed sections of the Outback Way are in Western Australia and this project will include widening and sealing sections of road along the iconic route. Hopes are high that the sealing of the Outback Way will be completed. What have the Outback Highway Development Council got on offer during travel restrictions? It is a nice drive though, lots of wild flowers etc. © 2021 The Grey Nomads All Rights Reserved | ADMIN. Around half of The Outback Way, which spans 2700 kilometres, has now been spray sealed. He has been the chairman of the Outback Highway Development Council since its formation in 1997. Work has started to seal a 40-kilometre stretch of the Great Central Road, a part of the Western Australian section of Outback Way. And deals with traditional owners are commercial in … How many km’s between fuel stops- a maximum of 300km which is between Laverton and Tjukayirla Roadhouse. two lane seal, single lane seal, gravel, and unformed roads. The completed project will comprise of: a two lane road (3.5m lane width) with 1.0m sealed shoulders, constructed on the existing alignment; and targeted floodway works along the road. 108. To help guide decisions, the council is drawing on new traffic modelling. Works have begun on the next stage of the transformational Outback Way upgrade. "We're a big country, and you go across the Outback Way here and have a look at the different soil types," he said. Collectively, these roads provide a continuous east-west link across a significant portion of central Australia and are important both regionally and nationally for supporting freight transport and tourism, and connecting dispersed communities to services. Mr Hill told Perth Now that the only option tourists currently had was to cross the Nullarbor Plain, but a fully sealed Outback Way would open a route that would enable motorists to drive a ‘figure eight’ around the country. Mr Hill, who is also Shire of Laverton president, said the highway would also be used by pastoralists, defence, mining trucks and people living in remote indigenous communities. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and … $160m to seal Outback Way. Q&A session about travelling the Outback Way. Would you be excited to see a fully sealed Outback Way? After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. She said the results of the new modelling had revealed the economic benefits of upgrading the road. Docker River section was getting sealed as we drove through. Download the Free Outback Way App. Q&A session about travelling the Outback Way. Mining in the Laverton Shire is and will continue to be a big part of the local economy, but Cr Hill's vision extends beyond his lifetime. Source: The Outback Way; Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Prime Mover Magazine; Mirage News; Department of Infrastructure, Regional … WORKS have begun on the next stage of the transformational Outback Way upgrade. It’s been a long and bumpy road but those pushing for the sealing of the final sections of the 2,700-kilometre-long the Outback Way believe the finishing line may be in sight. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Can not come soon enough, Your email address will not be published. The project will involve the upgrade and sealing of the Strzelecki Track and the 26km Adventure Way road link from Innamincka to the Queensland border. Videos. The Outback Way, billed as Australia's longest shortcut, is a 2,800 kilometre road link from Laverton in the northern WA Goldfields, through the Northern Territory, to Winton in Queensland. Zach Relph and Peter de Kruijff Kalgoorlie Miner. West Australian Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti said Great Central Road provides the ultimate ‘Aussie Outback’ experience – sealing this road will allow more visitors to travel this iconic route and experience a true West Australian Outback adventure. The upgrade of the Outback Way is one of those programs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael … The Outback Way, stretching from Winton QLD to Laverton WA and cutting straight through Alice Springs has been put on the 2021 Infrastructure Australia Priority List. The Outback Way, as it’s known, is a transcontinental highway running from Laverton in Western Australia, through Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, and on … The project has been running since 1997, and the ultimate goal is to seal the 1,700 kilometres of gravel road along the Outback Way, opening up remote central northern parts of Australia to industry, and driving tourism in remote Australia. Q&A session about travelling the Outback Way. ERWIN CHLANDA reports. Erwin Chlanda-31 March 2015 2 . Next stage of road sealing for Outback Way near Laverton to begin this week. Subscriber story. The road linking the Goldfields to central Queensland has been promised a further $160 million in Federal … Joint media statement - Sealing progresses on Great Central Road in Western Australian Outback. It is a nice drive though, lots of wild flowers etc. When it comes to long distance road trips in Outback Queensland, you’re spoilt for choice. Download the Outback Way App on GooglePlay or Apple App Store. The upgrading of the Outback Way will help improve the economics of the Centralian Railway from Adelaide to Darwin by providing improved feeder roads into the line. 108. PROJECT … and it will be another interesting way from the southern parts of … Push to seal the Outback Way into the NT has major support. Works have begun on the next stage of the transformational Outback Way upgrade. "With that line you draw across Australia, there are not a lot of federal candidates that sit in Canberra, that are north of that line," he said. It’s been a long and bumpy road but those pushing for the sealing of the final sections of the 2,700-kilometre-long the Outback Way believe the finishing line may be in sight. "Currently we've got about 160km sealed," Ms Lewis said. After a recent trip to Canberra to lobby Federal MPs for the money, Mr Hill said feedback from both sides of politics had been positive and he was hopeful the final 1400 kilometres of dirt road would be sealed. After widening more than 17km between Winton and Boulia, crews have begun work to widen an extra five kilometres between the two outback towns. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and … Login. "So it's always hard to attract funding to what is maybe seen as what a lot of people use.". Cr Britton said the three major economic drivers for Australia were mining tourism and agriculture and sealing the Outback Way hit all three. Tourism is what we've got to concentrate on, and that's what we're looking at.". The project initially includes reconstruction of the pavement and sealing of the road surface, which is the first leg of what is expected to be an entire Outback Way upgrade. See All. See More. “Once it’s a sealed road, it will be a new tourism product that you can sell internationally, to travel across … the only restriction at the moment is that it’s not sealed.”. The1200km of remaining gravel is currently being sealed, with a further 100km being sealed this year. The Outback Way: What a sealed road from WA to Queensland will mean for regional communities - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) 2009 Defender 110 2.4. If and when the whole route between Laverton in the west and the Winton in Queensland is sealed, it will open up a whole host of options for grey nomads and other ‘around-Australia travellers’. The little yellow TIWAL 2 was a colourful spectacle to fellow-travellers – and what a great way to relax and cool off after a long drive! Works to widen another section of the Outback Way have started as part of a major upgrade. The council is still in the process of spending $75 million of funding from 2014, after which there will be close to 270km sealed. Work has started to seal a 40-kilometre stretch of the Great Central Road, a part of the Western Australian section of Outback Way. What have the Outback Highway … You’ve got The Savannah Way in the north, The Warrego Way in the south, but there’s a new ‘way’ to do the Outback – and it’s even bigger than you can imagine. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. Subscribe to Felix Project News today to stay up to date with the latest industry news and project updates. First Outback Way seal may go further. Just received this. Sealing the Outback Way - what a great idea. Pinterest. See More. Continuing the funding schedule for sealing the Outback Way will assist to deliver the intentions of all these projects and plans, enabling Australian's and Australia. The scope left is to seal the road, which costs considerably less," says the NT department. The Outback Way passes through Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. 4. Issue 5. The project initially includes reconstruction of the pavement and sealing of the road surface, which is the first leg of what is expected to be an entire Outback Way upgrade. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. “It creates a figure eight around central Australia, rather than the one ring road,” Mr Hill said. Work has started to seal a 40-kilometre stretch of the Great Central Road, a part of the Western Australian section of Outback Way. See More. Just part of a long advisory. We did the Outback Way from Laverton to Alice Springs a few months ago on our way to Arnhem Land, and it was, as you say, like a super highway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the sealing works were part of what would become Australia’s third transcontinental highway. See All. After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. Your email address will not be published. Funding under this commitment is … Working out where and what to spend money on across so many jurisdictions is an ongoing challenge. Tom Zaunmayr. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matthew Canavan said that the funding approved for the Plenty Highway Upgrading project was part of the Australian Government's $330 million commitment to the Outback Way that was enabling critical sealing, widening and flood immunity upgrades across the northern jurisdictions. The project includes reconstruction of the pavement and sealing the road surface, which will ultimately form part of the longer-term upgrade of 'Outback Way," Mr McCormack said. Cr Britton said when the Outback Way was built, councils could be sustainable in their own right. The Travel Journal will be available by mid-February 2021, you can pre-order here: outbackway.org.au/shop/ Helen shares a bit about the Travel Journal and how it helps you plan your trip on the Outback Way. "The other advantage is that the people working on our roads, they actually live in our community, there are contractors and council employees. Available now in all good podcast players. Works have begun on the next stage of the transformational Outback Way upgrade. How about the gun barrel and the canning stock route,..let’s make all the dirt roads more comfortable for everyone, It would be wonderful for this complete road to be finally sealed.. Travellers and Communities would certainly benifit. The project will involve the upgrade and sealing of the Strzelecki Track and the 26km Adventure Way road link from Innamincka to the Queensland border. “Sealing works on the Outback Way is a vital part of that investment in building the safer country roads we deserve,” Mr Wilson said. Outback Way seal given greater priority. Works to seal a 40-kilometre section of Western Australia’s Great Central Road is now underway, marking another milestone on the long-term project to upgrade Australia’s longest shortcut – the Outback Way. 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Rained from Warburton to the Rock but that made it a bit more interesting. Joint media statement - Great Central Road (Outback Way) sealing works underway Monday, 25 May 2020 Work will soon begin on sealing Great Central Road with a $20 million contract awarded to Wongutha Way Alliance, a joint venture between CareyMC … The Outback Way, as it’s known, is a transcontinental highway running from Laverton in Western Australia, through Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, and on to Boulia and Winton in Queensland. "When Western Mining pulled out, we went from about 2,000 people down to a couple of hundred people here at that time," Mr Hill said. After widening more than 17km between Winton and Boulia, crews have begun work to widen an extra five kilometres between the two outback towns. 71. Further progress on Outback Way in Queensland WORKS to widen another section of the Outback Way have started as part of a major upgrade. Next stage of road sealing for Outback Way near Laverton to begin this week. We are travelling from townsville to Alice A plan to seal thousands of kilometres of road from Western Australia to Queensland's central west will help build sustainable regional communities, proponents say. This is how Harry and William's bond unravelled, Netflix once said it 'had to live with' password sharing. Whether you are zig-zagging the nation or you want a shorter invigorating getaway to awaken your senses -you’ll marvel at … "So they're getting a far more comprehensive picture about what happens when you do up a road, and you actually seal it, and the knock-on effect to the community.". “The Outback Way is actually one of our first rolling programs,” McCormick said. Perth Now reports that proponents of the road have also applied for government grants to turn the route into Australia’s longest art trail. "Local expertise, when you're mixing those soils, to get the right confirmation for the compaction, that is an advantage.". Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the sealing works were part of what would become Australia’s third transcontinental highway. “The Wongutha Way Alliance is the first of its kind, and embodies our commitment to providing long term, sustainable employment opportunities for … “It is working very well, because the contractors are getting more efficient. Read more. Roads & Infrastructure speaks to The Outback Way’s CEO, Helen Lewis, about the project’s progress. If only it could happen. Works to widen another section of the Outback Way have started as part of a major upgrade. 2 March 2021. After widening more than 17 kilometres between Winton … The Outback Way Outdoor Gallery will … • QLD will seal 40km and widen 28.97km with $26.44 Million SEALING A FURTHER 210KM The Investment Strategy also provides the Australian Government with a rolling priority projects and costing list to complete the Outback Way by 2025. "Now they're expanding that to include tourism and mining and other industry, and seeing what the overlay for all those industries on those roads are," she said. Pinterest. Facebook. "With the momentum we've got, and if we can continue to get the funding to flow, there's no reason why 2025 can't be achieved," she said. … "Mining is the icing on the cake. Linking WA’s Goldfields to central Queensland, the route has been in development for more than 20 years and is funded up until 2020. Continuing the funding schedule for sealing the Outback Way will assist to deliver the intentions of all these projects and plans, enabling Australian's and Australia. The road, dubbed “Australia’s longest shortcut,” has roughly “1200kms of remaining gravel [that] is currently being … 71. The Outback Way is a 2,700 km iconic route from Laverton in WA to Winton in QLD via Alice Springs – often referred to as ‘Australia’s Longest Shortcut’. The Outback Highway Development Council is committed to causing the sealing of the Outback Way for the good of the nation, enhancing lives, industries and national connection. Tune into the the Outback Way Podcast today to find out all about it! Twitter. Erwin Chlanda-10 April 2015 1 . Can I Take Dogs on the Outback Way – yes but keep them inside the van and tied up at night with in the campgrounds/ compounds in the western deserts. Rained from Warburton to the Rock but that made it a bit more interesting. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The project has been running since 1997, and the ultimate goal is to seal the 1,700 kilometres of gravel road along the Outback Way, opening up remote central northern parts of Australia to industry, and driving tourism in remote Australia. Unlike other shires across WA, the Northern Territory and Queensland, the Boulia council has its own road crew, which mayor Rick Britton said came with the benefit of local knowledge. Tom Zaunmayr. The Australian Government has committed $100 million to upgrade the Outback Way, which links Laverton in Western Australia with Winton in Queensland, via Alice Springs and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory. The Outback Way is a road connecting Western Australia to Queensland through the Northern Territory. The Australian Government investment in the Outback Way will improve the inter-jurisdictional transport network by increasing connectivity and reducing travel times, in addition to cutting costs for freight operators and enhancing economic opportunities for the cattle, mining and tourism industries. Are you already a subscriber? After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. The completed project will comprise of: a two lane road (3.5m lane width) with 1.0m sealed shoulders, constructed on the existing alignment; and; targeted floodway works along the road. Cr Britton said having local crews doing the work meant money was staying in the region. After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. Subscribe today. Tom Zaunmayr Kalgoorlie Miner. It’s been a long and bumpy road but those pushing for the sealing of the final sections of the 2,700-kilometre-long the Outback Way believe the finishing line may be in sight. What are the time differences along the Outback Way- NT is 1/2 hr behind Qld and WA is 2 hrs behind Qld, please note Warakurna, WA operates … "The CSIRO created transit monitoring, which highlighted all the roads and potential beef roads, and did all the modelling of the traffic numbers, before upgrading and after upgrading," Ms Lewis said. Alice Springs mayor Damien Ryan, born and bred in the Northern Territory city, acknowledges the challenge of getting people outside the region who are in positions of power to get behind the project. The Purpose of the organisation is to cause the upgrade and sealing of the Outback Way, for the good of the nation. Yeah seal all the dirt roads. In WA and Queensland local governments "have spent decades building up the roads. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and … The end to requiring permits can’t come soon enough. Further progress on Outback Way in Queensland WORKS to widen another section of the Outback Way have started as part of a major upgrade. The sooner these roads are sealed the better for all, not just us Grey Nomads but also communities in these areas. Works are being completed in 4 sections starting 110km west of Boulia. Outback Way seal given greater priority. After sealing 18 kilometres between Boulia and Tobermorey, crews have now started on paving and sealing an additional 25 kilometres between the two communities and widening 17 kilometres of road between Winton and Boulia. 108. Paving the Outback Way August 26, 2019. Sun, 24 May 2020 7:52AM. Paving the Outback Way Works have begun on the next stage of the transformational Outback Way upgrade. “Pre-construction works to source gravel and water are well underway with the construction team preparing to start works on the first section 11 kilometres east of Laverton.