History
Graham Farmer Freeway was constructed between 1996 and 2000, and used over 180,000 cubic metres of concrete. The project finished three months early and within budget, costing $313 million. It has been designed to have a 150 year lifespan, following the Main Roads WA specification.
Stage 1 involved construction of the tunnel and was undertaken by a Clough/Baulderstone joint venture, was a finalist for the 2001 Australian Construction Achievement Award.
Stage 2 included the Windan Bridge, and nine other traffic and pedestrian bridge structures. This stage won an award from Austroads, the Association of Australian and New Zealand Road Transport and Traffic Authorities.
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