Graham Farmer Freeway, Stage 2

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Project: Graham Farmer Freeway, Stage 2
Client: Main Roads Western Australia
Contractor: Transfield - Thiess Joint Venture

Stage 2 of the Graham Farmer Freeway included the design of dual, three-lane carriageways that are nearly 4km long. The project included three interchanges and nine bridges, including the 406m long Windan Bridge across the Swan River, the relocation of the Perth-Armadale railway line and construction of a new station and footbridge at Belmont Park. Shared paths and an underpass under East Parade were also required.

Features:

  • 4km of dual, three lane urban freeway.
  • Interchanges at East Parade, Belmont Park and Great Eastern Highway, with associated bridges.
  • The Windan Bridge over the Swan River which is a nine span, 403m long structure.
  • A bridge carrying Riversdale Road over the freeway.
  • Principal, shared path along the full length of the freeway, with an arch tunnel underpass at East Parade.
  • A 1.6km realignment of the Perth – Armadale passenger railway line.
  • New Belmont Park railway station.
  • Footbridge over the freeway, connecting Belmont Park station to Belmont Park Racecourse.
  • Utility services realignments.

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