BY IAN CROUCH
The M1 Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace has taken another step towards fruition with the state government calling for expressions of interest from pre-qualified contractors to build the 2-billion dollar road.
It follows the release of an environmental impact statement in July for the long-awaited 15 kilometre project.
Business Hunter CEO, Bob Hawes has welcomed the announcement, saying they want to capitalise on the whole-of-project economic pipeline.
"Like all major capital projects of this scale, it's the pipeline of subcontract work that the project will open up that is the real opportunity for our local businesses who will have the advantage of proximity to the massive project," he said.
The government is expected to call for tenders in January next year, with construction work likely to start in 2023.
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| M1 Pacific Motorway Extension Overview Picture: Caportal.com.au |
