Coffs Harbour Bypass Project
The Australian and NSW governments are funding the 14-kilometre Coffs Harbour bypass project. The bypass will boost the regional economy and improve connectivity, road transport efficiency and safety for local and interstate motorists.
Once complete, the Coffs Harbour bypass will save motorists more than 12 minutes in travel time, bypass up to 12 sets of traffic lights and remove about 12,000 vehicles a day from the centre of town, making Coffs Harbour an even better place to live, work and visit.
A joint venture between Gamuda Australia and Ferrovial are delivering the major package of work through a collaborative Design and Construct contract with Transport for NSW. With a focus on innovation, efficiency and value for money, the project includes three tunnels, about 12 kilometres of new road and about two kilometres of upgraded highway.
General information
- Location: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
- Contract award date: 19 June 2022
- Contract type: Design and Construct
- Delivery Partners: Joint venture between Ferrovial and Gamuda Australia
- Project completion: 2027
- Project value: $1.35 billion
Key features
- 14km of new and upgraded four-lane divided highway bypassing the Coffs Harbour CBD and urban area
- Three tunnels (approximately 1km in total) at Roberts Hill, Shephards Lane and Gatelys Road
- A new bus interchange and pedestrian footbridge servicing Kororo Public School
- Three grade-separated interchanges
- Upgrade of the existing Pacific Highway between Korora Hill and the dual carriageway at Sapphire
- Local access and service roads adjacent to sections of the new highway providing connections for local residents and businesses.
More information on the project is available on Transport for NSW’s project portal.
Environmental Protection Licence
Ferrovial Gamuda joint venture is the holder of the Environmental Protection Licence for the Coffs Harbour bypass project. A copy of the licence can be downloaded here.
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Community notifications and upcoming work
A copy of all notifications and project updates are hosted here by Transport for NSW.
Environmental management plans and approval documents
All Coffs Harbour bypass project environmental management documents are available from the Coffs Harbour bypass project document library.
As part of our commitment to the surrounding community, we publish environmental management plans and regular reports from the project below:
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Gamuda is excited to be part of this project and, together with Ferrovial Construction, will be focussed on combining engineering smarts with environmental and sustainability innovation to ensure a positive legacy for the people of Coffs Harbour far beyond construction.