In June 2023, the Joy Baluch AM Bridge in Port Augusta opened fully to two-lane, two-way traffic across the Upper Spencer Gulf, which will go a long way to alleviating traffic build-up. Prior to the duplication, the Joy Baluch AM Bridge already carried an average of 17,600 vehicles per day,...
Key milestone switched on for bridge duplication project
Wednesday, 7 June 2023 The Joy Baluch AM Bridge in Port Augusta is now operating in its fully duplicated configuration, with traffic flowing on dual lanes in each direction. Until today, traffic had been operating on a single lane each way to allow for finishing works. The final traffic switch...
Celebrating Steps on the Career Path
Edwin Davey, General Superintendent, PW2PA Alliance, at centre with the latest group of graduates. On far right is Sharon Laughton, Leading Hand, and next to her Brandon Lamont, Superintendent, – both part of Edwin’s team who provided support and mentoring – as did Jeff Kealy, Plant and Light Vehicle Inspection....
Joy Baluch AM Bridge Community Event
The PW2PA Alliance invites you to walk over the newly refurbished Joy Baluch AM Bridge ahead of it reopening to traffic. The official opening will take place at 6.30pm, followed by a parade featuring: Over 250 local school students and official delegates Port Augusta Vehicle Restorers Club Motorcycle clubs representatives...
Concrete girder installation supports new Port Augusta Shared Use Path
Thursday, 15 September 2022 Two of the largest precast, single-span prestressed concrete girders ever constructed in South Australia have been lifted into place in Port Augusta, as part of the $200 million Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project. The 36-metre long and 1.8-metre high girders, manufactured by South Australian business...
Community Bridge Walk
Please join us for a community celebration and walk across the new bridge between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, 14 May 2022. Be one of the first to walk over the new bridge before it opens to traffic. Come along and also enjoy a free sausage sizzle, family-friendly entertainment, children’s...
Access Change to Mackay Street from Augusta Highway
On 26 November 2021, the PW2PA Alliance implemented a change in traffic conditions between the Joy Baluch AM Bridge and Flinders Terrace. Since this traffic change, we monitored traffic flow and assessed where improvements could be made. As a result, it was determined that the right turn from Augusta Highway into...
Whyalla concrete company employs ten additional staff and engages local contractors to fulfill road upgrade contract
Whyalla Precast was contracted to cast, supply and deliver 21 precast concrete headstock shells for the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project in Port Augusta. As a result of this contract, Whyalla Precast was able to employ an additional ten staff members, as well as engage a range of other...
