{"id":26500,"date":"2024-05-08T08:52:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T08:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=26500"},"modified":"2024-05-08T08:52:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T08:52:35","slug":"investing-in-a-better-future-for-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2024\/05\/08\/investing-in-a-better-future-for-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing in a better future for WA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Australian infrastructure, cementing the state\u2019s future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 2024\u201325 Budget, we are committing $33.5 million towards planning works to support the development of Westport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Westport project is the linchpin for future trade growth in Western Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes planning a new port and the connected road, rail and logistics operations required to move container trade from Fremantle to Kwinana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Commonwealth\u2019s commitment to the Westport project as part of the 2024-25 Budget will progress planning that is critical to facilitate construction of Westport, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Upgrading Anketell Road West<\/li><li>Kwinana Freeway widening<\/li><li>Roe Highway widening<\/li><li>Freight rail duplication and level crossing removal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We have been working closely with the Cook Government to deliver a port that meets the latest global standards of technology, sustainability and efficiency while building in the capacity for change and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Albanese Government\u2019s $33.5 million investment will match the state\u2019s contribution, taking the total investment for this planning phase to $67 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project builds on what we and the Cook Government are already delivering in Western Australia including METRONET, the Tonkin Highway corridor and the Outback Way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the previous Morrison Government had a deluge of press releases with a drought of delivery, the Albanese Government is ensuring that projects are properly scoped, designed and costed so they can actually be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are getting on with delivering a better future for all Australians, one made in Australia that builds economic opportunity and thriving communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will have more to say about infrastructure spending in Western Australia at Budget time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prime-minister-anthony-albanese\">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to building a Future Made in Australia and this project is an example of how we are doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWestern Australia is the economic engine room of Australia, and this Port will be a critical hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased to work with the Cook Government to deliver this project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minister-for-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-and-local-government-catherine-king\">Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are working for all Australians to deliver significant infrastructure that increases opportunities and connections, builds communities and improves safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe hard work we undertook to clean up the mess in the infrastructure pipeline means there is room to deal with ongoing cost pressures and plan for future projects.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Australian infrastructure, cementing the state\u2019s future growth. In the 2024\u201325 Budget, we are committing $33.5 million towards planning works to support the development of Westport. The Westport project is the linchpin for future trade growth in Western Australia. 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