Tenders open for Tasman Highway Triabunna upgrades

Tenders are now open for construction on the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package.

The Australian Government is contributing $100 million and the Tasmanian Government $25 million towards the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support – additional packages project.

The latest tenders are part of the Triabunna works package, which includes widening and realignment of a 1.3-kilometre section of the Tasman Highway, north of Triabunna. 

Construction is expected to start in early 2026, further improving safety for the state’s popular tourism route and complementing the program’s other ongoing upgrades. 

Construction on the Apsley package started earlier this year and is expected to be completed in mid-2026, delivering improvements to the highway between Bicheno and Coles Bay Road, including the east coast’s first Hobart-bound overtaking lane.

Planning also continues on the Lisdillon package for a further 13-kilometre section of the highway between Pontypool and Rocky Hills, north of Little Swanport.

Tenders for the Triabunna works package are accessible via the tenders.tas.gov.au website. Proponents are encouraged to review the documentation and submit a formal response to be involved in the next steps in the process.

For further information about the Great Eastern Drive program, visit here. 


Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“With the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package underway, the Australian Government, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, is delivering on our commitment to build regional infrastructure that supports jobs, tourism and safer roads.

“Once completed, these upgrades will improve safe access for visitors exploring Tasmania’s east coast and provide more efficient travel for local communities.”

Quotes attributable to Tasmanian Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent:

“Tasmania’s east coast is home to some of our state’s most breathtaking attractions and the Tasman Highway is the scenic gateway that connects us all to the region known as the Great Eastern Drive between Orford and St Helens.

“Through the Triabunna works package we are delivering improved safety and traffic flow for everyone travelling the east coast including locals, freight operators and the growing number of visitors to our state.

“We’ve made significant progress since the program started, prioritising projects that enhance safety and strengthen tourism along Tasmania’s iconic east coast.”