Federal Budget infrastructure boost to help build Western Australia s economic recovery
Media release
04 May 2021
Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations, Senator for Western Australia, Premier of Western Australia, WA Minister for Transport; Planning; Ports
The Western Australia economy will be boosted by a $1.3b infrastructure package, with record funding for major new projects to be announced in next week’s Federal Budget.
Key projects to be funded include:
$347.5 million for METRONET: Hamilton Street-Wharf Street Grade Separations and Elevation of Associated Stations, including Queens Park Station and Cannington Station and an enhanced METRONET Byford Rail Extension project, with new grade separated rail
Parkes Shire
Local farmers, contract harvesters, couriers and transport operators are being encouraged to test their knowledge in a newly released online load restraint quiz for a chance to win $500 worth of load restraint equipment.
The quiz is the first strategy of Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Load Restraint Education Project which was launched at a property on the outskirts of Forbes last week by Deputy Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack.
The project has been funded through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s 2020 Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, which is supported by the Federal Government.
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Statement – Federal Budget infrastructure boost to help build Western Australia’s economic recovery
Western Australia continues to benefit from the Liberal and Nationals Government’s record infrastructure investment, with funding for major new projects to be announced in next week’s Federal Budget.
Key projects to be funded include:
$347.5 million for METRONET: Hamilton Street-Wharf Street Grade Separations and Elevation of Associated Stations, including Queens Park Station and Cannington Station and an enhanced METRONET Byford Rail Extension project, with new grade separated rail crossing at Armadale Road and an elevated station at Armadale
$200 million for the Great Eastern Highway Upgrades – Coates Gully, Walgoolan to Southern Cross and Ghooli to Benari
Source: Prime Minister of Australia
The Western Australia economy will be boosted by a $1.3b infrastructure package, with record funding for major new projects to be announced in next weekâs Federal Budget.
Key projects to be funded include:
$347.5 million for METRONET: Hamilton Street-Wharf Street Grade Separations and Elevation of Associated Stations, including Queens Park Station and Cannington Station and an enhanced METRONET Byford Rail Extension project, with new grade separated rail crossing at Armadale Road and an elevated station at Armadale
$200 million for the Great Eastern Highway Upgrades â Coates Gully, Walgoolan to Southern Cross and Ghooli to Benari
$160 million for the WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements â Package 1
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Hahndorf traffic route deigns released for public consultation
Improved access and road safety in and around the Adelaide Hills township of Hahndorf are a step closer with the release of the Hahndorf Strategic Traffic Planning Study.
The South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport completed the Study to inform the development of the $250 million Hahndorf Township Improvements and Access Upgrade Project.
The Study’s outcomes have now been released for public consultation, including three concept design options for alternative vehicle access to and around Hahndorf.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the project will improve safety for the growing number of visitors accessing the township while supporting 350 full-time-equivalent jobs during construction.