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Home>Council>Major projects>Bogong High Plains Road
The vision for the Bogong High Plains Road:
“All works on the Bogong High Plains road will undertaken in accordance with the agreed vision for the road to be a world class touring experience providing:
- a truly Alpine touring route;
- high quality interpretive experience;
- exceptional visitor amenities; and;
- integration of nature based tourism with heritage tourism opportunities”.
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The details of the project
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| The Bogong High Plains Road was officially opened on 24 April, 2009 by Chris Rose, the Regional Manager, East, for Parks Victoria. He is pictured with Alpine Mayor, Cr Nino Mautone.
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| The project | | As you can see from the vision statement – this project is not just about sealing a road. This project is about improvements which will provide new opportunities and sense of discovery in a unique environment.
The project has many interesting and several unique components. It was revisited in 2005 when plans to extend the Bogong Power Station were receiving widespread support. The extension involves the boring of a 6.5km tunnel under the Alpine National Park. Rock from this process is suitable for road sealing.
Alpine Shire spearheaded the process to seek financial support from the key stakeholders and the Victorian and Australian governments. Timing was critical to secure the rock and have the two projects running almost simultaneously.
In December 2007, Alpine Shire Council awarded the contract for the sealing works to Winslow Construction.
After a lot of planning, involving all parties, work physically started on the road construction in February 2008. In the summer/autumn 2008 construction period, 27.5km of sub-base material was placed on the road. Work started again on the project in mid-October 2008, when the road re-opened after being closed for winter.
The road seal was completed in April 2009 and officially opened on 24 April, 2009.
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| The details of the project |
| $10million |
total project value (this includes in-kind contributions for materials and haulage) |
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| Partners |
Alpine Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Falls Creek Resort Management Board, Falls Creek Ski Lifts Pty Ltd, the Victorian Government through Parks Victoria, and the Australian Government |
| $4.206million |
from AusLink Strategic Regional Program |
| $3.2million |
value of rock and haulage to Basalt Hill quarry site being supplied and funded by Parks Victoria |
| $2million |
cash from the Victorian Government, through Parks Victoria, includes visitor facility upgrades along the road |
| $150,000 |
each from Alpine Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Falls Creek Resort Management |
| $100,000 |
Falls Creek Ski Lifts Pty Ltd |
| Project |
Seal 36km of road from Falls Creek to the Omeo Highway and upgrade visitor facilities |
| Features |
148,000 tonnes of rock from the Bogong Power development, donated by Parks Victoria. |
| Outcome |
A sealed touring loop for three of the four seasons which is expected to increase visitation to the Alpine National Park and incorporates improvements for park users such as improved visitor areas and signage |
| Program |
27.5km sub-based in place by mid June, 2008. Work resumed mid-October 2008. Road sealing in alignment with existing road. Expected to be finished May 2009. Upgrades to visitor facilities to be completed June 2010. |
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| Contacts |
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Project Manager |
Contractor |
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| John Carter |
Adrian Gasperoni |
Winslow Construction Pty Ltd |
| Alpine Shire Council |
AG Project Consultants |
(03) 9358 7700 |
| Manager Strategic Services |
0409 768 085 |
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| (03) 5755 0555 |
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