Terry Mulder, the minister for transport, has announced the names of the three companies listed for the job: Abigroup, Thiess, and BMD constructions. Mr Mulder stated that once the project linking Westall and Warrigal Roads is underway, it will be a major step toward completion of the 19km section of road between the two suburbs. He said:
“This is a major road project that will ease congestion, improve traffic flow on busy arterial roads and contribute to improving road safety in Victoria.”
The Dingley Bypass will improve travel times on the busy corridor by creating an uninterrupted route between South Rd in Moorabbin all the way to Dandenong’s South Gippsland Highway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014, with shortlisted firms being notified later this year of the winning tender. It is hoped the Dingley arterial road, covering 6.4 kilometres, will be completed by 2016.
The freeway has been considered since 1969, when it was first presented as part of the Melbourne Transportation Plan in an attempt to improve local traffic congestion. Much of the project between Moorabbin and Dandenong also includes a cycle path.
Major projects like the Dingley Bypass undergo strategic planning involving council and community input to ensure success. Council offices often display plans provided by Print companies outlining the proposed developments, with community consultation increasingly considered an important part of the process.
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