Victoria’s Great Ocean Road upgrade to begin 2014

A US$45 million upgrade to the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia will begin next year after the peak summer season, when up to 16,000 vehicles a day cruise along the iconic 240 kilometre stretch of coastal scenery. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced resurfacing works will begin in Anglesea, one of the first towns along the iconic tourist drive, with a US$1.6 million upgrade. Abbot said, “This project is one of the first to help improve the 240 kilometre Great Ocean Road, making it safer fo
December 18, 2013 Read time: 1 min
A US$45 million upgrade to the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia will begin next year after the peak summer season, when up to 16,000 vehicles a day cruise along the iconic 240 kilometre stretch of coastal scenery.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced resurfacing works will begin in Anglesea, one of the first towns along the iconic tourist drive, with a US$1.6 million upgrade.

Abbot said, “This project is one of the first to help improve the 240 kilometre Great Ocean Road, making it safer for everyone - local residents and visitors alike." The better the roads, the better the infrastructure, the easier it is for people to do business, the easier it is for people to live their lives.”

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