In June 2020, $6 million was committed toward this public infrastructure by the Federal and WA Governments. The public road project was recognised by the Exmouth Shire and State and Federal Governments as an important, shovel-ready project that could be quickly commenced to help kickstart the economy and create construction jobs in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Planning work, including design, is currently underway. The realignment of the road is subject to separate approval processes and timeframes.