Early works will begin soon on the $114m Dunheved Road Upgrade

Early works on the Dunheved Road Upgrade in New South Wales will get underway this month, taking about six months to complete, paving the way for major construction to begin by mid-2026. 

Penrith City Council has appointed Georgiou Group to undertake early works on this major infrastructure investment that will improve safety, capacity as well as connectivity across the Penrith region. 

The Early Works phae will run for six to nine months and it will focus on critical preparatory activities that will enable the smooth transition into the main construction phase. 

Early works will include: 

• Completion of the final civil design 

• Securing utility approvals and investigations 

• Site and geotechnical investigations 

• Detailed traffic management planning 

• At-home noise assessments for nearby properties 

• Sewer and drainage works at Orleton Place (subject to EPA approval) 

“We’re proud to partner with Penrith City Council on this important community project. Dunheved Road plays a vital role in laying the foundation for a safer, more efficient transport corridor. This award also highlights Georgiou’s expanding capability and diversification in New South Wales – strengthening our portfolio and reinforcing our reputation as a trusted delivery partner for local government infrastructure,” Georgiou Group Construction Manager Jon Williams said. 

Key features of the proposed upgrade include: 

• Dunheved Road will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, with 7-metre-wide carriageways in both eastbound and westbound directions 

• A ‘future-proofed’ intersection that will tie-in to Richmond Road and consider the integration with the Transport for NSW bus lane proposal 

• A 3-metre-wide shared path is proposed along the southern edge of Dunheved Road, from Richmond Road to Werrington Road. A 1.5-metre-wide footpath is also provided along the northern edge of Dunheved Road for the majority of the length of the project 

• Improvement of existing Dunheved Road intersections at Richmond Road, Trinity Drive, Tasman Street, Greenbank Drive, Francis Street, Lavin Crescent, Shopping Centre Access, Henry Lawson Avenue, John Oxley Drive, John Batman Avenue, and Werrington Road 

• Two new bridges: 

• • A new road bridge over Werrington Creek 

• • A new shared path bridge over Werrington Creek 

• Three new concrete mountable roundabouts at: 

• • Tasman Street / Eton Road 

• • Henry Lawson Avenue / Madigan Drive 

• • John Batman Avenue / Ovens Drive 

• An upgrade of the Orleton Place and Rugby Street drainage network (behind Lavin Crescent) 

Design changes have also been proposed in the project’s Addendum REF, including the extension of noise walls as well as the extension or provision of new footpaths on Dunheved Road, Brookfield Avenue and Lockyer Avenue. 

Other design modifications include additional planting at the Richmond Road intersection, on Dunheved Road at Henry Lawson Avenue, and Dunheved Road east of Lockyer Avenue. 

The main construction contract is due to be awarded after preliminary works are completed. 

The $114 million Dunheved Road Upgrade is funded by the Australian Government under the Infrastructure Investment Program.

Source: Georgiou Group (1, 2); Penrith City Council (1, 2); Roads & Infrastructure Australia