Prospect Highway

Project Overview

The Prospect Highway Upgrade is a collaborative effort by the Australian and NSW Governments to enhance the 3.6-kilometre stretch between Reservoir Road, Prospect, and St Martins Crescent, Blacktown. This initiative aims to alleviate congestion, improve safety, and cater to future traffic demands in western Sydney.

The project is a critical component of the broader strategy to upgrade infrastructure to support the region’s growth and development. Fulton Hogan was awarded the contract to upgrade the existing lanes and duplicate bridges along this vital corridor. 

Scope

The scope of the project encompasses significant structural and aesthetic enhancements to the Prospect Highway. Ozcast was tasked with supplying precast parapet shells and architectural panels designed to harmonise with the surrounding environment, including a nearby cemetery.

The project’s requirements were particularly challenging due to the logistical constraints, such as the absence of storage areas for the precast elements and the necessity for weekend road closures and night-time installations.

The installation of the black oxide panels, chosen for their ability to blend with the landscape, necessitated a meticulously planned logistics strategy. This strategy had to account for night-time deliveries to coincide with the limited installation windows and the need to disconnect power lines to facilitate crane access. The project’s complexity was heightened by the imperative to avoid any delivery delays that could disrupt the installation process.