$700m joint funding committed to upgrade Kwinana Freeway
The Australian and Western Australian Governments are contributing $350 million each to deliver vital upgrades to the Kwinana Freeway to help drive economic growth while also providing benefits to commuters.
This project will add about 50 per cent capacity to the upgraded sections of the freeway. Not only does this help ease congestion for motorists, but it will also improve the efficiency of moving freight on a road that typically carries 100,000 vehicles each day.
“The Australian Government remains dedicated to working for all Australians by delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects that enhance productivity and resilience, improve liveability and promote sustainability.
“We are getting on with delivering a better future for all Australians, and this project will increase opportunities and connections, build communities and improve safety,” Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said.
In addition, the joint funding will support the operations of the future Westport project – which is a linchpin for future trade growth in the State – as well as the growing industrial areas and Defence Assets on the Western Trade Coast.
This new funding builds on the $67 million that was previously committed towards planning and scoping of landside enabling infrastructure for the Westport project.
“We’re working with the Cook Labor Government to build Western Australia’s future.
“Western Australia is an economic powerhouse, and we want to make sure we are investing in future job creating projects like Westport, while still delivering the immediate congestion benefits for commuters now.
“This project will support jobs, improve safety and ease congestion for the 100,000 commuters who use the Kwinana Freeway each day,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
“As a Kwinana local, I know how important this project is for our State.
“Western Australia is the economic engine room of Australia, with Westport and the Western Trade Coast critical to keeping our economy strong and creating the local jobs of the future in WA.
“My WA Labor Government is partnering with the Albanese Government to do what’s right for WA,” Premier Roger Cook said.
The Albanese and Cook Governments are working hand in hand to build Western Australia’s future, delivering major projects such as METRONET, upgrades to the Tonkin Highway and the Outback Way.
The Australian Government is investing $9.7 billion towards transport infrastructure projects in Western Australia.
“We welcome this critical investment by the Albanese Labor Government.
“The investment will ensure we can continue our Government’s major transformation of the Kwinana Freeway, which has seen the installation of smart freeway technology, the Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge Project and widening to large sections.
“The Western Australian Government is working in partnership with the Australian Government on these and other growth-area roads, including the Stephenson Avenue Extension and Tonkin Highway extension,” WA Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti said.
Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Government of Western Australia – Media Statements; Roads & Infrastructure Australia; Infrastructure Magazine
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