# Armidale Regional Council Awards Kempsey-Armidale Road Contract

Armidale Regional Council has awarded a **$319 million** contract to Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd in September 2026 for the restoration and reconstruction of the Kempsey-Armidale Road corridor and Lower Creek Road section in New South Wales. This project, jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments, is the largest Essential Public Asset Restoration initiative in NSW, aiming to repair 43 kilometers of road severely damaged by natural disasters since 2019. Completion is targeted for late 2029, focusing on improving regional connectivity, resilience, and economic opportunities.

- This contract represents a significant infrastructure investment in regional NSW, highlighting opportunities for contractors specializing in large-scale road restoration and disaster recovery projects.
- Procurement professionals should note the collaborative funding model between federal and state governments, which may influence future infrastructure project financing and partnership structures.
- The scale and timeline of this project indicate a multi-year engagement with potential subcontracting and supply chain opportunities for firms in construction, materials, and engineering services.
- Organizations involved in regional infrastructure resilience and disaster recovery can leverage insights from this project to position for similar essential public asset restoration initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Armidale Regional Council
- NSW Reconstruction Authority
- Transport for NSW
- NSW Government
- Federal Government

### Vendors
- Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The awarding of this contract to deliver the largest ever road reconstruction project ever delivered in NSW, is welcome news and a testament to the collaborative approach that the NSW Labor government has taken to reconnecting our regional, rural and remote communities, impacted by natural disasters.
> — Jenny Aitchison, NSW Minister for Roads

### Sources
- [Contract awarded for Kempsey - Armidale corridor restoration - Inside State Government](https://www.insidestategovernment.com.au/contract-awarded-for-kempsey-armidale-corridor-restoration) - Inside State Government