Expression of Interest Western Highway Duplication Section 2B

Western Highway Duplication – Section 2B - Register Your Interest

The CPB Contractors and Seymour Whyte Constructions Joint Venture (CPBSWC JV) is currently working with the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) towards the delivery of the Western Highway Duplication Section 2B, located between Pope Road, Buangor and Warrayatkin Road, Ararat. While the TOC is ongoing and the contract has not yet been awarded, we're opening EOIs early so our people have first chance to put their hand up for a high-profile regional project offering hands-on experience across earthworks, structures and live highway environments.

The Western Highway (A8) in Victoria is the key road transport corridor between Melbourne and Adelaide, currently a two-lane, single carriageway highway in some sections. The road provides a critical connection for interstate road freight between Victoria and South Australia, the agricultural industry and regional tourism, and the section between Ballarat and Stawell is one of the busiest rural highways in the country.

The upgrade of the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat (Section 2B) will include the construction of nearly 12km of four-lane divided highway (two lanes in each direction), separated by a central median.

The major elements would include:

• 6.5km of new dual carriageway highway between Pope Road, Buangor and Picnic Ground Road, Warrak
• Upgrade and duplication of the existing Western Highway between Picnic Ground Road, Warrak and Warrayatkin Road, Ararat
• Bulk earthworks
• Bridge structures over the Hopkins River and the Melbourne–Ararat V/Line railway line
• Removal of the existing bridge structure over the Hopkins River

Register Your Interest

Existing CPB and Seymour Whyte employees will have first opportunity to register their interest in being considered for a close-knit project team on a major piece of regional Victorian infrastructure, should Section 2B proceed to contract. Registering early means we can move quickly to keep you informed and involved as the project progresses. Considerable benefits would be available to successful candidates, including major infrastructure experience, regional lifestyle, career growth, and training.

To register your interest in this career-shaping opportunity, email a CV and cover letter to lea.lauchengco@cpbcon.com.au

Key Information 

• Closing date: 25 September 2026
• Please ensure you discuss your interest with your manager ahead of applying OR all applications will be kept confidential until formal discussions can be undertaken with preferred candidates

Please note: this is a registration of interest only. Western Highway Duplication Section 2B has not yet been awarded to the CPBSWC JV, and mobilisation is subject to a successful outcome of the TOC process and formal contract award.

How to apply

Applications close

26 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time