February 2020 Major Projects Great Southern

The Great Southern Development Commission provides this update on major industry, infrastructure and construction-related projects to better inform the community of the status of major projects and to maximise local and regional business and employment involvement. These projects are also listed at www.gsdc.wa.gov.au. Additional information can be obtained through the contact person noted for each project.

Contact: Adrian Stewart, Great Southern Regional Manager Albany Ring Road Address: PO Box 915, Albany, WA 6331 Telephone: (08) 9842 4221 Email: [email protected] Website: www.watercorporation.com.au Albany Waterfront Hotel Proponent: Foreshore Investment Albany, Hilton Hotels Value: $24 million Location: Albany Description: Construction of a 108-room, five-storey Hilton Garden Inn hotel at the Albany Waterfront, including restaurant, conference Stages 2 and 3 of the Albany Ring Road will link Menang Drive to room, guest gym and laundry. The construction contract was awarded Albany Port via a route west of town. to Pindan with TotalPM as the project manager. Status: Construction commenced in June 2019 with completion tar- Proponent: Main Roads geted for October 2020. Value: $175 million Location: Albany Contact: Sheldon Turner, Project Manager Description: A heavy haulage route around the for the Address: PO Box 7752, Cloisters Square WA 6000 transport of product including grain, fertiliser and woodchips to and Telephone: (08) 9228 1500 from the Port of Albany. The ring road will link the existing major arte- rial roads and highways radiating from Albany, while bypassing urban Email: [email protected] areas and providing improved access to the Mirambeena Strategic Website: www.totalprojectmanagement.com.au Industrial Area. Planning commenced in 1997 with selection of a route and inclusion within the town planning scheme. In 2008, a Route Defi- nition Study was finalised which identified the preferred route and an access strategy. Stages 2 and 3 include $35 million from the State Government and $140 million from the Australian Government. Status: Main Roads is currently undertaking preconstruction activities for Stages 2 and 3 including final layout/design, costing, access strat- egy and approvals. Construction is expected to begin in late 2020. Stage 1 (Chester Pass Road to Albany on Menang Drive) was completed in 2007. Contact: Andrew Duffield, Regional Manager Address: PO Box 503, Albany, WA 6330 Telephone: (08) 9892 0510 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

Water Pipeline A new hotel is taking shape at the Albany Waterfront. Proponent: Water Corporation Value: $32 million Great Southern Housing Initiative Location: Albany to Denmark Proponent: Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup Description: Construction of a 43km pipeline to connect Denmark to Value: $22.1 million the Lower Great Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme. Location: Shires of Broomehill-Tambellup, Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Status: The route is being finalised. Release of the construction Jerramungup, Katanning, Kent and Kojonup tender is expected in March 2020. Construction will run from mid- Description: The GSHI will deliver a total of 52 housing units, com- 2020 to early 2021. prising 21 units for independent seniors and 31 units for regional February 2020 Major Projects Great Southern

employees. The project will address the shortage of quality, affordable Status: The construction tender was awarded to Wauters Enterprises housing across the Great Southern. The project has received $2.6 mil- in January 2019. The project is due for completion by Q4 2020. lion in State Government funding and $10 million from the Australian Contact: John Lysaught, CEO Advance Housing Government. Address: 117 Serpentine Road, Albany, WA 6330 Status: The project is targeted for completion by 2021. Telephone: (08) 9845 9605 Fax: (08) 9842 8698 Contact: Keith Williams, CEO Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup Email: [email protected] Address: 46-48 Norrish Street, Tambellup, WA 6320 Website: www.advancehousing.com.au Telephone: (08) 9825 3555 Fax: (08) 9825 1152 Email: [email protected] Bunnings Warehouse Website: www.shirebt.wa.gov.au Proponent: ABG Management Pty Ltd ATFT Albany Brooks Develop- ment Trust, M/Group Value: $16 million Proponent: Main Roads WA Location: Albany Value: $20 million Description: The relocation of the Bunnings store from Albany High- Location: Albany way to a 14,000sqm purpose-built space on Chester Pass Road. The Description: Roadworks comprising a $5 million overlay and widening project will see the construction of a new Bunnings Warehouse featur- from Montgomery’s Hill Wines to the Kalgan Bridge and a $15 mil- ing a fully enclosed timber yard, nursery and additional car parking. lion upgrade between Bluff Creek Road and Kojaneerup West Road, Minor extension to the neighbourhood centre Chester Pass Mall will including two passing lanes. also occur. Status: The Kalgan section will commence in January 2020 and the Status: Under construction. Completion is expected by Q3 2020. Kojaneerup section is expected to commence in October 2020. Contact: Kyle McNess Development Manager Contact: Andrew Duffield, Regional Manager Address: 234 Railway Parade, West Leederville WA 6007 Address: PO Box 503, Albany, WA 6330 Telephone: 0430 547 141 Fax: (08) 6380 0466 Telephone: (08) 9892 0510 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mgroup.com.au and chesterpassmall.com.au Website: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au Katanning Heritage Centre Affordable Student Accommodation Proponent: Value: $15.4 million Stage Two Location: Katanning Description: The project includes improvements to the All Ages Play- ground, construction of new tourist facilities and museum, creation of a botanic garden and a medium density residential land development adjacent to the botanic garden and Piesse Lake. The project funding includes $12.7 million of State Government support. Status: Work is under way and is due for completion in May 2020. Contact: Julian Murphy, CEO Address: PO Box 130, Katanning, WA 6317 Telephone: (08) 9821 9999 Fax: (08) 9821 9998 Email: [email protected] Website: www.katanning.wa.gov.au

New facilities at the former Albany Primary School site in Serpentine Road will host students in affordable accommodation. Proponent: Advance Housing Value: $16 million Location: Albany Description: The project will provide dedicated and affordable stu- dent accommodation facilities to encourage more international and domestic students to attend tertiary and vocational institutions in the Great Southern. Stage Two, supported by $11 million in Royalties for Regions funding, will see the construction of a 40-bed accommoda- tion facility at the old Albany Primary School site in Serpentine Road. Stage One involved the construction of 20 units opposite the UWA Albany Centre in the Norman House precinct and was completed in December 2017. Katanning’s All Ages Playground has been revamped. February 2020 Major Projects Great Southern

Middleton Beach Foreshore Regional Waste Management Proponent: Shires of Jerramungup, Katanning, Kent, Gnowangerup Revitalisation and Ravensthorpe Proponent: City of Albany Value: $5.3 million Value: $9 million Location: Katanning and Ravensthorpe Location: Albany Description: Construction of two regional landfill facilities serviced Description: The project creates improved event space and beach by upgraded or newly constructed transfer stations located within the experiences, pedestrian networks, environmental rehabilitation and participating shires. The project aims to rationalise the waste collec- foreshore protection at Middleton Beach. The $9 million project is tion and disposal network allowing the region to manage resources supported with State Government funding of $2.5 million through more effectively. The project received $3.1 million of State Govern- LandCorp, $4.5 million from the Australian Government and $2 mil- ment funding. lion from the City of Albany. Status: The Katanning and Ravensthorpe landfill sites and associated transfer stations are expected to be completed by June 2020. Contact: Charmaine Solomon, Address: 8 Vasey Street, Jerramungup, WA 6337 Telephone: (08) 9835 1022 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au William Bay National Park Infrastructure Renewal Proponent: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Value: $4.4 million Location: William Bay National Park, Denmark Description: The work includes the refurbishment of car parks and Albany’s Middleton Beach will have better facilities for users and roads and new toilet and picnic facilities at Greens Pool, Elephant for events. Rocks and Madfish Bay. Status: The work commenced in November 2019 and is expected to Status: The foreshore protection work will be staged, with commence- be completed by June 2020. ment expected in Q3 2019. The entire project is expected to take 18 Contact: Tim Foley, Project Coordinator months. Address: Brain Street, Manjimup WA 6258 Contact: Paul Camins, Executive Director Infrastructure and Telephone: (08) 9771 1988 Environment Email: [email protected] Address: PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331 Website: www.dbca.wa.gov.au Telephone: (08) 6820 3043 Email: [email protected] Website: www.albany.wa.gov.au Albany Secondary Education Support Centre and NASHS Proponent: Department of Finance Value: $8.3 million Location: Albany Description: Construction of a double-storey classroom block com- prised of six general learning classrooms and two science laborato- ries. The works also include refurbishments to existing facilities and a fire service upgrade. Status: Construction is under way and completion is expected in April 2021. Contact: Karwai Wong, Building Management and Works Address: 2-6 Kelly Street, Orana Telephone: (08) 9892 6552 Email: [email protected] Car parks and visitor facilities will be upgraded at William Bay Website: www.finance.wa.gov.au National Park. February 2020 Major Projects Great Southern

Description: The project includes conservation works, structural repairs and much-needed upgrades to the roofing, lighting, storage, Proponent: Main Roads WA vertical transport, timber flooring, window features and main entry to Value: $3.9 million enhance the function, flexibility and heritage values of Albany’s Old Town Hall building on York Street. Project funding includes a $100k Location: Kojonup to Balgarup Road RED grant from the GSDC. Description: Roadworks will widen Albany Highway to 11m with Status: Construction is under way. Smith Construction was appointed sealed shoulders to 2m. Safety barriers will be installed at selected as the builder. Completion is expected by the end of 2020. locations. The works include pavement marking, audible lines and minor intersection treatments. Contact: Paul Camins, Executive Director Infrastructure and Environment Status: Preconstruction works were completed in 2019. Construction commenced in February 2020 and will finish by June. Address: PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331 Contact: Andrew Duffield, Regional Manager Telephone: (08) 6820 3043 Address: PO Box 503, Albany, WA 6330 Email: [email protected] Telephone: (08) 9892 0510 Website: www.albany.wa.gov.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au Lake Ewlyamartup Proponent: Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management Value: $2.3 million Town Hall Repurposing Location: Katanning Proponent: City of Albany Description: Lake enhancements aimed at increasing opportunities Value: $3 million for recreational and tourism activities. The project is part of the Living Location: Albany Lakes initiative and funded through Royalties for Regions. Status: Construction of the engineering works commenced in March 2018 and was completed in Oct 2019. The next phase comprising the foreshore landscape works is expected to be completed by June 2020. A formal opening is being planned for July or August 2020. Contact: Rebecca Palumbo, Operations Manager Address: PO Box 311, Northam, WA 6401 Telephone: (08) 9670 3100 Fax: (08) 9670 3140 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au

Albany Town Hall will be enhanced by repairs, maintenance and upgrades that respect its heritage values.

Great Southern Development Commission 110 Serpentine Road, Albany, Post: PO Box 280, Albany, WA 6331 Phone: +61 8 9842 4888 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gsdc.wa.gov.au