Hypergrowth Roads Program
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is committed to building a safer road network, with our Hypergrowth Roads Program set to deliver extensive upgrades to three key roads over the coming years.
Funded by an $18 million State Government commitment, the following roads will be upgraded:
- Kargotich Road
- Soldiers Road
- Orton Road
Upgrades will include road widening, pavement rehabilitation, drainage investigation and street lighting design.
The layout plan of the Hypergrowth Road Program projects, is shown below:
Further information on each of these projects can be found below.
Kargotich Road
What will these upgrades include?
The scope of works includes pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing, road widening, upgrade and cleaning of the existing table drains, vegetation clearing and pruning of the trees within the clear zone.
Where will the upgrades take place?
- Stage 1: From Rowley Road to Thomas Road - completed.
- Stage 2 and 3: From Thomas Road to Orton Road
What is happening now?
Works for Stage 1 have now been officially completed, making the first major milestone of the Hypergrowth Roads Program.
These works included pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing and widening a three-kilometre stretch between Rowley Road and Thomas Road. A series of safety barriers were also installed and an existing culvert received major upgrades.
The tender for construction of Stage 2 and 3 is now in progress.
A Public Notice regarding these works has been issued: Public Notice - Temporary Road Closures - Kargotich Road and Orton Road, Oakford » Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
What will happen next?
The focus now turns toward Stage 2 and 3.
The tender process for construction is underway. It is anticipated that construction will start mid-January 2025.
Soldiers Road
What will these upgrades include?
This project is now complete.
Soldiers Road works saw upgrades carried out to roundabouts at the Keirnan Street and Cardup Siding Road intersections.
Works to the roundabouts included realignment to create a smoother transition, general resurfacing, landscaping improvements and creating a pedestrian refuge at the Keirnan Street roundabout.
What is happening now?
This project is now complete.
Read more: News Story - Improving Road Safety on Soldiers Road » Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Orton Road
What will these upgrades include?
The scope of works includes pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing, road widening, upgrade and cleaning of the existing table drains, vegetation clearing and pruning of the trees within the clear zone.
Where will these upgrades be carried out?
From Kargotich Road to 100m east of Bullock Drive (western end of Tonkin Highway extension).
What is happening now?
The tender process for construction is underway.
A Public Notice has been issued regarding these works: Public Notice - Temporary Road Closures - Kargotich Road and Orton Road, Oakford » Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
What will happen next?
The tender process for construction is underway. It is anticipated that construction will start mid-January 2025.