Rolling forward on GDE extension
Sep 8, 2009
The first contract for the $85 million Gungahlin Drive Extension (GDE) Stage 2 works has been awarded, with works to commence in two weeks.Chief Minister Jon Stanhope announced the ACT Government was investing $16.1 million to duplicate the GDE from Belconnen Way to the Glenloch Interchange, as part of the $85 million GDE Stage 2 works last week. “Work on this first section of the duplication will commence in two weeks and be completed in mid-2011,” he said.
The first contract for the GDE Stage 2 works was awarded to local firm Kenoss Contactors. The second contract, which will see the duplication of the GDE north of Belconnen Way to the Barton Highway, has also been released for tender. Construction is being completed in two parts to minimise disruption to traffic.
Mr Stanhope said the full suite of works would complete the duplication of the GDE from the Barton highway to the Glenloch Interchange and involve the construction of nine bridges and a number of underpasses. “The GDE is the largest roadwork project undertaken by the ACT Government and connects the people of Gungahlin with the rest of Canberra,” Mr Stanhope said. “Once completed, dual carriageways will connect Tuggeranong Parkway to Gungahlin and the Barton Highway.” “The GDE duplication will reduce traffic congestion during peak periods and significantly improve access to Gungahlin’s growing community, which is expected to double over the next 20 years”.
The Stage 2 works will be completed by May 2012.
Source: The Northside Chronicle – 8 September 2009.
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