Western Highway

Overview

For this section of the Western Highway Upgrade, we will:

• add two lanes in each direction with a central median to separate traffic
• upgrade intersections to improve safety and move traffic more efficiently
• build new access to the highway, with intersections that connect to local roads
• build a bypass to the north of Great Western
• build new bridges at Delahoy Road and Bests Road
• add an underpass below Sandy Creek Road.

We have started early works, which include:

• a comprehensive tree survey
• environmental field surveys
• investigations into potential environmental initiatives
• investigations into potential community opportunities.

Environmental Effects Statement

The following is a list of Environment Effects Statement (EES) Exhibition Documentation - Proposed Western Highway Duplication - Ararat to Stawell.

• Flora and Fauna Expert Witness Statement PDF, 471.3 KB
• Economic Impact Expert Witness Statement PDF, 734.9 KB
• Surface Water Expert Witness Statement PDF, 14.4 MB

The associated Draft Planning Scheme Amendments can be downloaded below.

• Ararat to Stawell Draft Planning Scheme Amendments PDF, 596.4 KB

Environmental Effects Statements (EES) Main Report

• Foreword PDF, 33.3 KB
• Table of Contents PDF, 45.5 KB
• Executive Summary PDF, 2.1 MB

1. Introduction PDF, 404.7 KB
2. Project Rationale PDF, 810.7 KB
3. Project Approval Requirements PDF, 863.6 KB
4. EES Assessment Framework and Approach to EES Investigations PDF, 303.4 KB
5. Project Alternatives PDF, 3.0 MB
6. Project Description PDF, 2.1 MB
7. Community and Stakeholder Engagement PDF, 262.6 KB
8. Planning and Land Use PDF, 640.8 KB
9. Traffic and Transport PDF, 754.1 KB
10. Soils and Geology PDF, 1.3 MB
11. Groundwater PDF, 918.8 KB
12. Surface Water PDF, 3.5 MB
13. Biodiversity and Habitat PDF, 3.1 MB
14. Cultural Heritage PDF, 1.5 MB
15. Air Quality PDF, 522.0 KB
16. Noise and Vibration PDF, 2.3 MB
17. Visual and Landscape PDF, 1.7 MB
18. Social PDF, 583.5 KB
19. Economic PDF, 738.1 KB
20. Matters of National Environmental Significance PDF, 4.2 MB
21. Environmental Management Framework PDF, 1.0 MB
22. Conclusion PDF, 233.0 KB
23. References PDF, 23.3 KB
24. Glossary and Abbreviations PDF, 46.3 KB

Technical Appendices

• Technical Appendix A -  Proposed Alignment Option Mapbook PDF, 8.3 MB
• Technical Appendix A -  Proposed Alignment Option Constraints Mapbook PDF, 7.4 MB
• Technical Appendix B - Options Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 9.2 MB
• Technical Appendix B - Options Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 8.7 MB
• Technical Appendix B - Options Assessment Report - Part 3 PDF, 8.7 MB
• Technical Appendix C - Planning and Landuse Impact Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 5.8 MB
• Technical Appendix C - Planning and Landuse Impact Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 7.6 MB
• Technical Appendix D - Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment Report PDF, 4.1 MB
• Technical Appendix E - Soils and Geology Impact Assessment Report PDF, 2.3 MB
• Technical Appendix F - Groundwater Impact Assessment Report PDF, 2.7 MB
• Technical Appendix G - Surface Water Impact Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 3.1 MB
• Technical Appendix G - Surface Water Impact Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 9.9 MB
• Technical Appendix H - Biodiversity and Habitat Impact Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 1.1 MB
• Technical Appendix H - Biodiversity and Habitat Impact Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 7.6 MB
• Technical Appendix H - Biodiversity and Habitat Impact Assessment Report - Part 3 PDF, 6.4 MB
• Technical Appendix I  - Historical Heritage Impact Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 1.5 MB
• Technical Appendix I  - Historical Heritage Impact Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 9.1 MB
• Technical Appendix K - Part 1 Standard Assessment Ararat to Stawell PDF, 2.6 MB
• Technical Appendix L - Air Quality Impact Assessment Report PDF, 2.6 MB
• Technical Appendix M - Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 1.4 MB
• Technical Appendix M - Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 8.9 MB
• Technical Appendix M - Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Report - Part 3 PDF, 14.5 MB
• Technical Appendix M - Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Report - Part 4 PDF, 2.9 MB
• Technical Appendix N - Visual and Landscape Impact Assessment Report - Part 1 PDF, 3.2 MB
• Technical Appendix N - Visual and Landscape Impact Assessment Report - Part 2 PDF, 8.9 MB
• Technical Appendix N - Visual and Landscape Impact Assessment Report - Part 3 PDF, 14.5 MB
• Technical Appendix N - Visual and Landscape Impact Assessment Report - Part 4 PDF, 2.9 MB
• Technical Appendix N - Visual and Landscape Impact Assessment Report - Part 5 PDF, 6.6 MB
• Technical Appendix O - Social Impact Assessment Report PDF, 4.8 MB
• Technical Appendix P - Economic Impact Assessment Report PDF, 6.2 MB
• Technical Appendix Q - Risk Assessment Report PDF, 4.7 MB

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