US$542.6mn to be spent on prep work for Australia’s Pacific Highway

The News South Wales state government in Australia has US$542.6 million (AUD 564.6mn) for preparatory works for the construction of the Ballina-Woolgoolga section of the Pacific Highway. Under the project, a 155km road is to be built between Ballina and Woolgoolga, while a 2km exit road to Ballina Bypass, wildlife crossings and bridges over Emigrant and Duck creeks as well as Richmond and Clarence rivers will be constructed. Funds for the preparatory works are to be shared equally by the state government an
June 14, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The News South Wales state government in Australia has US$542.6 million (AUD 564.6mn) for preparatory works for the construction of the Ballina-Woolgoolga section of the Pacific Highway. Under the project, a 155km road is to be built between Ballina and Woolgoolga, while a 2km exit road to Ballina Bypass, wildlife crossings and bridges over Emigrant and Duck creeks as well as Richmond and Clarence rivers will be constructed. Funds for the preparatory works are to be shared equally by the state government and the federal government.

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