In late 2018, the Victorian Government committed $318.3m to duplicate four kilometres of Barwon Heads Road between Settlement Road and Reserve Road, including a bridge over the Melbourne-Warrnambool railway line at Marshall.

The Government is also investigating the potential for duplication of a further six kilometres from Reserve Road to Lower Duneed Road.

The City of Greater Geelong is undergoing rapid urban expansion, experiencing the largest population increase of any area in regional Victoria.

Most of this expansion is concentrated in the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area which will provide housing for between 55,000 to 65,000 homes over the next 10-25 years.

The scale and pace of urban development to the south east of Geelong needs well considered solutions that will help reduce congestion, improve safety and stand the test of time.

COMMUNITY UPDATE

BARWON HEADS ROAD DUPLICATION

MARCH 2019

We’re upgrading Barwon Heads Road between Settlement Road and Reserve Road

A bridge will be built over the railway line at Marshall.

Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is focused on getting the Barwon Heads Road Duplication right, and design teams are developing solutions that will deal with residential access, 14 intersections and the removal of the level crossing at the Melbourne-Warrnambool railway line.

Revised concept designs are now available to view. Please contact us if you would like to see a copy.

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Major Roads Project Victoria (MRPV) is a dedicated government body charged with planning and delivering major road projects for Victoria, including the Barwon Heads Road Duplication.

VicRoads completed the initial planning studies for the Barwon Heads Road Duplication project, which were presented in November 2017.

MRPV is now the responsible body, charged with refining the concept design and minimising the impact to adjoining landowners, based on community and stakeholder feedback, in advance of construction.

What to expect from March 2019 onwards Consultants will be on site undertaking a survey of the existing road, and studying geology, topography, trees, drainage, utilities and services. They may also need to carry out surveys inside properties near Barwon Heads Road.

The surveys will assist in the continued development of the road design. The revised concept design will be made available to the community.

A Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) process will commence in mid 2019, providing the opportunity for the community to review and formally comment on the concept design.

We will then seek approval from the Minister for Planning to amend the planning scheme. More information about the PSA will be made available before the process begins.

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Duplicating 4 kilometres of Barwon Heads Road from Settlement Road to Reserve Road, including a bridge over the railway line at Marshall.

Planning for the duplication of a further 6 kilometres from Reserve Road to Lower Duneed Road.

Duplication constructed between Settlement Road and Reserve Road

Bridge over railway line

Planning for the future duplication between Reserve Road and Lower Duneed Road

6 kilometre duplication for planning

4 kilometre duplication for construction

Marshalltown Road

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SOUTH GEELONG

Features of the project • Extra lanes between Settlement

Road and Reserve Road

• Upgrade Settlement Road and Breakwater Road intersections

• Install traffic lights at Crows Road, Barwarre Road, Marshalltown Road and Reserve Road intersections

• Build new cycling lanes

• Install new street lighting, road signage and drainage

• Plan for upgrades between Reserve Road and Lower Duneed Road

When we complete the upgrade, it will: • Make your journey along

Barwon Heads Road safer

• Give you easier access to Barwon Heads Road and intersecting roads

• Improve traffic flow in the area by making your journey more reliable and predictable

• Reduce congestion in the area

• Make it easier and safer for you to walk or cycle in the area.

March / April 2019

Revised concept design available

Mid 2019

Begin the PSA process

2020

Start construction on the project

2023

Project completed

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