Important upgrades to be delivered to local WA roads & rail crossings

Important safety upgrades will be carried out on local roads and railway crossings across Western Australia and the Australian Government has invested more than $17 million to deliver several projects. 

This funding commitment includes $9.9 million for 21 high-priority railway level crossing improvements across the State’s regional road network, delivered under the second round of the Regional Level Crossings Upgrade Fund (RLCUF). 

A further $7.5 million is also being invested to fund four new projects under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP). The projects include: 

• City of Albany – sealing, widening and improving drainage on Chillinup Road to alleviate traffic congestion and improve efficiency 

• City of Swan – construction of a Safe Active Street on helena Street in Guildford, including reducing traffic speed to 30km/h 

• Shire of Kondinin – sealing and upgrading a 17-kilometre gravel section of the Hyden-Norsman Road 

• Town of Victoria Park – safety improvements to the State Street and Albany Highway intersection 

“The Albanese Government has increased funding to both the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and the Roads to Recovery Program to support councils to maintain and repair their local road networks. 

“By delivering the funding local councils need to improve road safety we’re freeing up money to be spent on projects that benefit local communities. 

“The Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program is delivering safer, more productive and more resilient local roads across Western Australia and the rest of the country,” Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said. 

The SLRIP is part of the Australian Government's commitment to strengthen investment to support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across the nation. 

Meanwhile, the RLCUF aims to improve railway crossing safety in regional areas as well as reduce serious and fatal incidents that have a devastating impact on communities. 

Upgrades to the 21 level crossings will include treatments such as flashing lights and boom gates or bells, pedestrian mazes and improved signage. 

“Western Australia is the engine room of the nation’s economy and the arteries of any economy are road and rail networks. 

“These upgrades will help farmers and miners get their products to their destinations faster and safer, creating more jobs and wealth for all. 

“The Albanese Government is investing in regional communities that support Western Australia’s agricultural and resources sector,” Federal Member for Brand Madeleine King said. 

Below is a list of funded projects under the Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund in Western Australia: 

Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Infrastructure Magazine