The WA economy will receive a $940 million boost from additional Federal and State infrastructure funding over the next four years.
\nA $868 million injection of Federal funding will increase total federal infrastructure investment in Western Australia from about $4.5 billion to about $5.4 billion over the next four years.
\nThe Morrison and McGowan Governments have been working together to get more projects underway to drive jobs, strengthen the economy and get people home sooner and safer.
\nIn addition, the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments have announced a new round of road and METRONET projects in Perth and surrounds to further bust congestion, boost jobs and improve safety.
\nMore than $200 million in Federal and State contributions will fund six projects including the widening of Mitchell Freeway southbound between Hodges Drive and Hepburn Avenue and construction of a new METRONET station at Lakelands on the Mandurah rail line.
\nThe latest package of works will generate around 1,000 jobs, adding to the thousands of other jobs being created by other WA infrastructure projects that are either under construction or in the pipeline.
\nThe State Government highlighted what existing projects needed a bring forward of funding to meet the State Government\u2019s ambitious timeframes for construction.
\nAt the same time both Governments have progressed a number of congestion-busting road and METRONET projects in and around Perth, boosting employment and improving road network safety.
\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison said the eight existing projects where funding has been brought forward would help drive jobs and the economy, and deliver the roads and rail WA needed to help bust congestion.
\n\u201cWith $817 million in additional federal funding being injected into these eight projects over the current forward estimates period we\u2019re focused on getting people to work and home sooner and safer while also boosting WA\u2019s economy,\u201d the Prime Minister said.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re delivering this package of critical road and rail projects sooner as part of our $100 billion pipeline which forms a key plank of our plan for a stronger economy.\u201d
\nPremier of Western Australia Mark McGowan said the new package of works will generate around 1,000 jobs, adding to the thousands of other jobs being created by other WA infrastructure projects that are either under construction or in the pipeline.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re already embarking on the biggest road and rail building program WA has ever seen,\u201d Mr McGowan said.
\n\u201cThis new agreement with the Commonwealth comes on top of the almost 500 road and METRONET projects currently underway or in the pipeline \u2013 when complete it will be an unprecedented transformation of our transport network.
\n\u201cMy Government\u2019s number one priority is local jobs \u2013 this new infrastructure package will create more WA jobs and more opportunities for local businesses.
\n\u201cThe bringing forward of funding by the Commonwealth also ensures that the State Government can get on with building the projects.\u201d
\nFinance Minister Mathias Cormann said that this package again demonstrates the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to ensure WA gets its fair share in federal infrastructure investment to boost growth, create more jobs while improving road safety and busting congestion.
\n\u201cSince 2013, the Federal Government has committed more than $13.5 billion in additional federal infrastructure funding to support projects across Western Australia.
\n\u201cOur Government is focused on delivering projects which deliver real benefits to Western Australians, whether it\u2019s upgrading the Great Northern Highway and Apple Street intersection ensuring better safety for motorists or improving commuter congestion on the Mandurah rail line.
\n\u201cThe package of works will significantly benefit all West Australians now and in the future,\u201d Senator Cormann said.
\n\u201cThese projects guarantee work for local trades and keep money flowing through local businesses throughout the construction phase and beyond.\u201d
\nFederal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said starting construction on $430 million worth of Urban Congestion Fund projects across Perth was a top priority.
\n\u201cThis string of Urban Congestion Fund projects will bust congestion to save WA commuters and business precious time and money,\u201d Mr Tudge said.
\n\u201cWe also want to improve the overall safety and capacity of Perth\u2019s freeway system, which is why projects like the Mitchell Freeway widening, due to be completed in 2021, are crucial.\u201d
\nFrom 2014 to 2018 there were 560 crashes on this freeway including one fatality and 126 crashes in which people required medical attention.
\nWestern Australian Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti said this is a significant undertaking by both governments to add to the existing pipeline of road and rail works across the State.
\n\u201cThe package of works has something for Perth\u2019s northern, eastern and southern suburbs which are all experiencing significant population growth,\u201d Ms Saffioti said.
\n\u201cThese road and rail projects will join a long pipeline of other major infrastructure developments such as METRONET that will create local jobs and set the foundation for our economy to grow.
\n\u201cThe State Government put forward an ambitious timeframe for the existing projects and we\u2019re working hard to get new contracts underway, as soon as possible, including having to work through Federal environmental processes.\u201d
\nThe McGowan Government is committed to building Karnup Station, and with 80 per cent of funding on offer from the Commonwealth for Lakelands Station, the State Government has also agreed to progress with the construction of Lakelands.
\nSenator Cormann also pointed out that in the Perth\u2019s Hills, two intersections connecting Great Eastern Highway and Old Northam Road \u2013 one in Sawyers Valley and one in Wooroloo – will be upgraded to improve safety.
\n\u201cThese upgrades, worth $14.4 million, will create 70 jobs and reduce the risk of serious crashes,\u201d Senator Cormann said.
\n\u201cA new roundabout at the intersection of the Great Northern Highway and Apple Street in Upper Swan will improve safety and help reduce congestion as population in the area continues to grow.
\n\u201cSeed funding of $2.5 million has also been provided to plan a full grade separation at the intersection of Reid Highway and Erindale Road in Balcatta. The resulting planning will enable both governments to consider future investment to build the new interchange.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nCost estimate:<\/strong>\u00a0$76 million
\nJobs created:<\/strong>\u00a0530
\nFunding spilt: $38 million Federal, $38 million State
\nLakelands Station (Mandurah Line)<\/strong>
\nCost estimate:<\/strong>\u00a0$80 million
\nJobs created:<\/strong>\u00a0200
\nFunding spilt: $64 million Federal, $16 million State
\nGreat Northern Highway (Apple Street) Intersection Upgrade<\/strong>
\nCost estimate:<\/strong>\u00a0$14 million
\nJobs created:<\/strong>\u00a090
\nFunding spilt: $7 million Federal, $7 million State\/City of Swan\/private sector
\nWanneroo Road (Morley Drive) Intersection Upgrade<\/strong>
\nCost estimate:<\/strong>\u00a0$15 million
\nJobs created:<\/strong>\u00a090
\nFunding spilt: $7.5 million Federal, $7.5 million State
\nGreat Eastern Highway (Old Northam Road) upgrade two intersections at Wooroloo and at Sawyers Valley<\/strong>
\nCost estimate:<\/strong>\u00a0$14.375 million
\nJobs created:<\/strong>\u00a070
\nFunding spilt: $11.5 million Federal, $2.875 million State
\nReid Highway (Erindale Road) project development for grade separation<\/strong>
\nCost estimate<\/strong>: $2.5 million (seed funding)
\nJobs created:<\/strong>\u00a0TBA
\nFunding spilt: $2 million Federal, $0.5 million State<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
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