Planning commences for Bunbury to Albany Gas Pipeline corridor

GHD Pty Ltd (GHD) was today named as the successful proponent to determine route alignment options for the Bunbury to Albany Gas Pipeline corridor.

  • GHD Pty Ltd awarded tender to determine route alignment options for Bunbury to Albany Gas Pipeline

GHD Pty Ltd (GHD) was today named as the successful proponent to determine route alignment options for the Bunbury to Albany Gas Pipeline corridor.


Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said the awarding of the tender brought the South-West and Great Southern regions a step closer to a secure gas supply which would unlock future growth potential for communities along the route.


"GHD has had an office in Bunbury for more than 30 years and has successfully completed works for major public and private sector clients in Western Australia," Mr Grylls said.


GHD will assess existing and potential energy demands in the regions and determine route alignment options for the corridor. These options will take into account social, economic, environmental and engineering considerations as well as opportunities to link the corridor with other State Government initiatives in the south of the State, such as the Regional Centres Development Plan (SuperTowns).


GHD will also undertake extensive stakeholder consultation to ensure the alignment for the corridor best serves the interests of all involved.


Corridor alignment options are expected to be finalised and presented to the State Government in March 2012.


The Department of Regional Development and Lands will work closely with GHD to complete this phase of the project, which is funded by Royalties for Regions.


"The Bunbury to Albany Gas Pipeline project will contribute greatly to the future economic and social growth of the south of our State and I look forward to seeing it unfold," Mr Grylls said.

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