Under Evaluation

The table below shows the business cases that Infrastructure Australia is currently evaluating.

In some cases, we may need to seek further information about a proposed project in order to complete our evaluation. When this happens, we will note in the table below that we are awaiting information, and during this time the evaluation will remain on hold.

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Location
Sector

Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport

The business case is for a new railway line to service Greater Western Sydney and the new Western Sydney Airport. It includes new stations at the Western Sydney Airport and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, as well as fully-automated driverless trains.
Assessment Status
Awaiting information from the proponent
Accepted for evaluation
12 February 2020
State:
NSW

Rockhampton Ring Road

The Rockhampton Ring Road proposal is part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. It is designed to provide an alternative to the existing section of the Bruce Highway through Rockhampton.

Assessment Status
Under evaluation
Accepted for evaluation
27 July 2020
State:
Queensland

North Coast Connect

Developed as part of the Australian Government’s Faster Rail Prospectus process, the North Coast Connect proposal is designed to provide a faster rail connection between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
Assessment Status
Under evaluation
Accepted for evaluation
18 August 2020
State:
Queensland

Tonkin Highway Gap

The business case is for upgrading the Tonkin Highway between Great Eastern Highway and Collier Road, and associated works, to address congestion, improve reliability, freight productivity and active transport connectivity.
Assessment Status
Under evaluation
Accepted for evaluation
29 September 2020
State:
WA

Albany Ring Road

This business case proposes an alternative freight access route to the Port of Albany. The project would involve a ring road around the urban areas of Albany, which aims to improve freight efficiency and help separate freight, local and tourist traffic within Albany.

Assessment Status
Under evaluation
Accepted for evaluation
11 August 2020
State:
WA

Bunbury Outer Ring Road

The business case is for a 27-kilometre four-lane grade-separated dual carriageway road at the outer edge of Bunbury. It would connect the Bussell Highway, north of Bunbury, to the Forrest Highway in the south.
Assessment Status
Awaiting information from the proponent
Accepted for evaluation
25 August 2020
State:
WA

METRONET: Byford Rail Extension

The business case is to extend the Armadale Line approximately eight kilometres south to Byford. This is to support and provide public transport access to the high-growth suburb of Byford.
Assessment Status
Under evaluation
Accepted for evaluation
14 July 2020
State:
WA

Perth Level Crossing Removals – Inner Armadale Line

The business case is for removing six level crossings on the inner Armadale Line. The project aims to improve safety and reduce congestion at the level crossings, as well as improving station precincts and public open space.
Assessment Status
Under evaluation
Accepted for evaluation
03 September 2020
State:
WA

Prospect Highway Upgrade

The business case is to upgrade the Prospect Highway between Reservoir Road at Prospect and 200 metres north of St Martins Crescent, Blacktown (approximately 3.6 kilometres). It aims to provide a four-lane divided road along this section to reduce congestion, support public transport and freight movements, improve safety and more.
Assessment Status
Awaiting information from the proponent
Accepted for evaluation
14 July 2020
State:
NSW

Armadale Road Bridge

The business case is to build a new Armadale Road Bridge over the Kwinana Freeway, which would connect North Lake Road to Armadale Road in the Cockburn Central area. It aims to resolve current bottlenecks, improve travel times, and improve amenity and liveability within the area.
Assessment Status
Awaiting information from the proponent
Accepted for evaluation
14 July 2020
State:
WA