REED CONSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TEN DAYS TO PROVE IT CAN FINISH ROAD PROJECTS 

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce announced on Thursday 10 May 2012 that Reed Construction has 10 days to prove it can finish vital road projects across the state or the government could be forced to make alternative arrangements for project delivery.
The announcement also states that before recommencing any outstanding road work for the Government, Reed must convince the Government and Reed's own suppliers and sub-contractors that it can complete these vital roads.  If Reed does not, the Government will consider the full range of options to complete the projects.
RMS will ensure the upgrade of the Great Western Highway between Woodford to Hazelbrook is completed as early as possible, while ensuring that NSW taxpayers get value for money.
Attached is the 10 May 2012 statement from the NSW Minister for Finance and Services in relation to Reed Constructions.  

NSW GOVERNMENT DISCUSSIONS WITH REED CONSTRUCTIONS

The NSW Government has been in discussions with Reed Constructions Australia since February 2012 when Reed indicated it was facing financial difficulties. A media release on the commencement of discussions and other matters was issued by the NSW Government on 29 February 2012. The details are in the Media Release from the NSW Minister for Finance and Services in relation to Reed Constructions Australia. 

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is widening the existing, generally two to three lanes between Station Street, Woodford and Ferguson Avenue, Hazelbrook, to a four lane divided highway. The project is being undertaken in two stages. The first stage is completed and the second stage is underway.

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW?

Winbourne Road, Hazelbrook to Station Street, Woodford

• Work on the final stage of the Woodford to Hazelbrook upgrade of the highway began in March 2010. Reed Constructions is undertaking the construction of this stage.
• The existing two/ three lane highway is being widened to a four lane divided highway. A new pedestrian bridge over the highway to Hazlebrook (railway) station and four water retention basins will be constructed as part of the project.
• Details of current work are available on the construction page.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED?

Ferguson Avenue to Winbourne Road, Hazelbrook

• The upgrade of the Great Western Highway between Ferguson Avenue and Winbourne Road, Hazelbrook has been completed.  Work commenced in January 2008 and was officially opened on 13 September 2009. Construction was undertaken by Sydney Road and Fleet Services.
• The railway underpass opposite Oaklands Road and the adjoining retaining walls were constructed and the underpass is open to traffic and pedestrians.
• The 'missing link' to connect Clearview Parade and Beechmount Avenue in Hazelbrook Parade has been completed.
• Clearview Parade has been realigned and widened.
• Interim right turn provisions were made to improve safety at the intersection of Clearview Parade and the highway.
• The skywalk across Gloria Park was constructed and is now open to pedestrian and cyclists.
• A telecommunications fibre optic main, railway signal cables and railway power lines that would be affected by the upgrade works were all relocated.

This $160 million project is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Roads and Maritime Services infrastructure communication team can be contacted on (02) 8849 2956 or by email CC_Sydney_Region@rta.nsw.gov.au