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.

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Albany Ring Road Status: Construction is under way and due for completion by early 2021. Head contractor for the project is the Georgiou Group.Contact: Adrian Stewart, Great Southern Regional ManagerAddress: PO Box 915, Albany, WA 6331Telephone: (08) 9842 4221Email: adrian.stewart@watercorporation.com.auWebsite: www.watercorporation.com.au

Albany Waterfront HotelProponent: Foreshore Investment Albany, Hilton Hotels Value: $24 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: Construction of a 108-room, five-storey Hilton Garden Inn hotel at the Albany Waterfront, including restaurant, conference room, guest gym and laundry. The construction contract was awarded to Pindan with TotalPM as the project manager.Status: Construction commenced in June 2019 with completion targeted by late 2020.Contact: Sheldon Turner, Project ManagerAddress: PO Box 7752, Cloisters Square WA 6000Telephone: (08) 9228 1500Email: admin@totalpm.com.auWebsite: www.totalprojectmanagement.com.au

A new hotel is taking shape at the Albany Waterfront.

Proponent: Main Roads Value: $175 million Location: AlbanyDescription: A heavy haulage route around the City of Albany for the transport of product including grain, fertiliser and woodchips to and from the Port of Albany. The ring road will link the existing major arterial roads and highways radiating from Albany, while bypassing urban areas and providing improved access to the Mirambeena Strategic Industrial Area. Planning commenced in 1997 with a selection of a route and inclusion within the town planning scheme. In 2008, a Route Definition 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: Construction is on track to commence in late September, with Decmil Southern Pty Ltd named the preferred company for delivery. Stage 1 (Chester Pass Rd to Albany Highway on Menang Drive) was completed in 2007.Contact: Lindsay McCartin, ARR Project ManagerAddress: PO Box 503, Albany, WA 6330Telephone: (08) 9892 0531Email: lindsay.mccartin@mainroads.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

Water PipelineProponent: Water CorporationValue: $25 millionLocation: Albany to DenmarkDescription: Construction of a 43km pipeline to connect Denmark to the Lower Great Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme.

Stages 2 and 3 of the Albany Ring Road will link Menang Drive to Albany Port via a route west of town.

Great Southern Housing InitiativeProponent: Shire of Broomehill-TambellupValue: $22.1 millionLocation: Shires of Broomehill-Tambellup, Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kent and KojonupDescription: The GSHI will deliver a total of 52 housing units, com-prising 21 units for independent seniors and 31 units for regional

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Status: The construction tender was awarded to Wauters Enterprises in January 2019. The project is due for completion by Q4 2020.Contact: John Lysaught, CEO Advance HousingAddress: 117 Serpentine Road, Albany, WA 6330Telephone: (08) 9845 9605 Fax: (08) 9842 8698Email: john@advancehousing.com.auWebsite: www.advancehousing.com.au

Bunnings WarehouseProponent: ABG Management Pty Ltd ATFT Albany Brooks Develop-ment Trust, M/GroupValue: $16 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: The relocation of the Bunnings store from Albany High-way to a 14,000sqm purpose-built space on Chester Pass Road. The project will see the construction of a new Bunnings Warehouse featur-ing a fully enclosed timber yard, nursery and additional car parking. Minor extension to the neighbourhood centre Chester Pass Mall will also occur. Status: Under construction. Completion is expected by the end of 2020.Contact: Kyle McNess, Development ManagerAddress: 234 Railway Parade, West Leederville WA 6007Telephone: 0430 547 141 Fax: (08) 6380 0466Email: kyle.mcness@mgroup.com.auWebsite: www.mgroup.com.au

Katanning Heritage CentreProponent: Shire of Katanning Value: $15.4 millionLocation: Katanning

employees. The project will address the shortage of quality, affordable housing across the Great Southern. The project has received $2.6 mil-lion in State Government funding and $10 million from the Australian Government. Status: The project is targeted for completion by 2021.Contact: Keith Williams, CEO Shire of Broomehill-TambellupAddress: 46-48 Norrish Street, Tambellup, WA 6320Telephone: (08) 9825 3555 Fax: (08) 9825 1152Email: ceo@shirebt.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.shirebt.wa.gov.au

South Coast HighwayProponent: Main Roads WAValue: $20 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: Roadworks comprising a $5 million overlay and widening from Montgomery’s Hill Wines to the Kalgan Bridge and a $15 million upgrade between Bluff Creek Road and Kojaneerup West Road, including two passing lanes.Status: The Kalgan section was completed in April 2020. The Kojaneerup works are in development and will commence in early 2021, subject to environmental approvals.Contact: Andrew Duffield, Regional ManagerAddress: PO Box 503, Albany, WA 6330Telephone: (08) 9892 0510Email: andrew.duffield@mainroads.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

Affordable Student Accommodation Stage Two

Proponent: Advance HousingValue: $16 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: The project will provide dedicated and affordable student 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 accommodation 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.

New facilities at the former Albany Primary School site in Serpentine Road will host students in affordable accommodation.

Description: The project has two key elements: the Welcome Pre-cinct and Town Centre improvements (redevelopment of the All Ages Playground and Lions Park, visitor servicing and wayfinding) and the Piesse Lake Development (creation of a botanic garden and recrea-tion area, medium density residential land development adjacent to the Piesse Lake, relocation of the Bowling Club). Project funding includes $12.7 million from Royalties for Regions.Status: The Welcome Precinct, including the All Ages Playground,

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skate park and Lions Park, was completed in November 2019. Work continues on the town elements and Piesse Lake precinct. Due for completion in June 2021.Contact: Julian Murphy, CEOAddress: PO Box 130, Katanning, WA 6317Telephone: (08) 9821 9999 Fax: (08) 9821 9998Email: ceo@katanning.wa.gov.au Website: www.katanning.wa.gov.au

Mount Lockyer Primary SchoolProponent: Department of EducationValue: $15.2 millionLocation: Albany

Albany Health CampusOncology Ward

Proponent: WA Country Health ServiceValue: $13.1 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: The new oncology service will provide treatment closer to home for cancer patients in the Great Southern.Status: A forward works tender will be advertised in September 2020, with a tender briefing to be scheduled also in September 2020. The main works tender will be advertised in January 2021 with a tender briefing to be scheduled in February 2021.Contact: Libby McKinlay, Senior Project ManagerAddress: Optima Centre, 16 Parkland Road, Osborne Park 6017Telephone: 0422 182 068Email: libby.mckinlay@finance.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.finance.wa.gov.au

Middleton Beach Foreshore Revitalisation

Proponent: City of AlbanyValue: $9 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: The project creates improved event space and beach experiences, pedestrian networks, environmental rehabilitation and foreshore protection at Middleton Beach. The $9 million project is supported with State Government funding of $2.5 million through LandCorp, $4.5 million from the Australian Government and $2 million from the City of Albany.Status: Stage one commenced in November 2019 and included construction of a seawall, retaining wall, concrete wave reflector and upgrades to storm water drainage. The second stage is now under way and involves the design and implementation of improved landscape and public amenities such as revised facilities, service infrastructure and access. Part of stage two is the development of a boardwalk and

Albany’s Middleton Beach will have better facilities for users and for events.

Description: The redevelopment will include the construction of a new administration building, new classrooms and refurbishment of a cluster of classrooms built in the 1970s. Works will be undertaken in stages to ensure school operations and students’ learning is not disrupted while construction is under way. Once completed, the school will provide permanent capacity for 648 students and will have space to increase this to 700 if required.Status: Forward works (earthworks and oval) commenced July 2020. Construction expected to be completed in time for the 2022 school year.Contact: Chandima Hiyare-Hewage, Department of FinanceAddress: Optima Building, 16 Parkland Road, Osborne Park 6017Telephone: (08) 6551 1844Email: chandima.hiyare-hewage@finance.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.finance.wa.gov.au

Western Power DepotProponent: Western PowerValue: $15 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: Construction of a new purpose-build depot to replace the old facility on Kelly Street.Status: Tendered in September 2020. Construction is expected to commence in January 2021 with completion by Q3 2021.Contact: Andrew Boots, Planning and Strategy ManagerAddress: 363 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000Telephone: (08) 9326 4496Email: andrew.boots@westernpower.com.auWebsite: www.westernpower.com.au

Mount Lockyer Primary School is undergoing a major upgrade.

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jetty link that will allow for a more convenient connection for pedestri-ans to go from the beach, to the boardwalk with ease. The project is due for completion in early 2021.Contact: Paul Camins, Executive Director Infrastructure and EnvironmentAddress: PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331Telephone: (08) 6820 3043Email: paulc@albany.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.albany.wa.gov.au

Albany Secondary Education Support Centre and NASHS

Proponent: Department of FinanceValue: $8.3 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: Construction of a double-storey classroom block comprised of six general learning classrooms and two science laboratories. 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, OranaTelephone: (08) 9892 6552Email: karwai.wong@finance.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.finance.wa.gov.au

Regional Waste ManagementProponent: Shires of Jerramungup, Katanning, Kent, Gnowangerup and RavensthorpeValue: $5.3 millionLocation: Katanning and RavensthorpeDescription: Construction of two regional landfill facilities at Katan-ning and Ravensthorpe, construction of transfer stations at Pingrup and in the Shire of Jerramungup, and works to utilise existing capac-ity and extend operational life at Gnowangerup and Kent. The project aims to rationalise the waste collection and disposal network in the long term, allowing the region to manage resources more effectively and ensure that regional landfill facilities are managed in accordance with appropriate regulations. The project received $3.1 million from Royalties for Regions.Status: The project is expected to be completed by September 2020.Contact: Martin Cuthbert, Shire of JerramungupAddress: 8 Vasey Street, Jerramungup, WA 6337Telephone: (08) 9835 1022Email: ceo@jerramungup.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au

William Bay National Park Infrastructure Renewal

Proponent: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsValue: $4.4 million

Location: William Bay National Park, DenmarkDescription: The work includes the refurbishment of car parks and roads and new toilet and picnic facilities at Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks and Madfish Bay.Status: The work commenced in November 2019 and is expected to be completed by November 2020.Contact: Tim Foley, Project CoordinatorAddress: Brain Street, Manjimup WA 6258Telephone: (08) 9771 7988Email: tim.foley@dbca.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.dbca.wa.gov.au

Car parks and visitor facilities will be upgraded at William Bay National Park.

Albany HighwayProponent: Main Roads WAValue: $3.9 millionLocation: Kojonup to Balgarup RoadDescription: Roadworks will widen Albany Highway to 11m with sealed shoulders to 2m. Safety barriers will be installed at selected locations. The works include pavement marking, audible lines and minor intersection treatments.Status: Stage 1 preconstruction works were completed in 2019. Stage 2 construction commenced in April 2020 and is due for comple-tion by Q3 2020.Contact: Andrew Duffield, Regional ManagerAddress: PO Box 503, Albany, WA 6330Telephone: (08) 9892 0510Email: andrew.duffield@mainroads.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

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Albany Town Hall RepurposingProponent: City of AlbanyValue: $3 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: The project includes conservation works, structural repairs and much-needed upgrades to the roofing, lighting, storage, vertical transport, timber flooring, window features and main entry to enhance the function, flexibility and heritage values of the Albany Town Hall on York Street. Project funding includes a $100,000 RED grant from the GSDC.Status: Construction is under way. Smith Construction was appointed as the builder. Completion is expected by the end of 2020.Contact: Paul Camins, Executive Director Infrastructure and EnvironmentAddress: PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331Telephone: (08) 6820 3043Email: paulc@albany.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.albany.wa.gov.au

Lake EwlyamartupProponent: Wheatbelt Natural Resource ManagementValue: $2.3 millionLocation: KatanningDescription: Lake enhancements aimed at increasing opportunities for recreational and tourism activities. The project is part of the Living 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 September 2020.Contact: Bonny Dunlop-Heague, Project Delivery OfficerAddress: PO Box 311, Northam, WA 6401Telephone: (08) 9670 3100 Fax: (08) 9670 3140 Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.auWebsite: www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au

Youth Challenge ParkProponent: City of AlbanyValue: $1.4 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: A ‘state of the art’ pump track, dirt jumps and revamped skate park situated behind the PCYC on Sanford Road, incorporating the existing skate park and playing field.Status: Tendered in August 2020 with completion expected by mid-2021.Contact: Ryan Taylor, Major Projects CoordinatorAddress: PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331Telephone: (08) 6820 3000 Fax: (08) 6820 3888 Email: ryan.taylor@albany.wa.gov.auWebsite: www.albany.wa.gov.au

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

McDonald’s Family RestaurantProponent: McDonald’s AustraliaValue: $2..7 millionLocation: AlbanyDescription: Construction of a new McDonald’s family restaurant at Orana, the second one in Albany.Status: Construction started in July 2020 and is due for completion by mid-December. Tydan Construction was appointed as the builder.Contact: Darren Tyrrell, LicenseeAddress: 90-106 Albany Highway, Albany WA 6330Telephone: (08) 9842 8834 Email: darren.tyrrell@au.licensee.mcd.comWebsite: www.mcdonalds.com.au

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