The McGowan Government is delivering landmark transport infrastructure right across Western Australia, creating an essential pipeline of work, local jobs and business opportunities – not to mention changing the way we get around our State.
From transformational public transport projects to essential port upgrades, building METRONET and our transport future strengthens and diversifies our State economy, while reducing the time stuck in traffic.
At a glance
The 2022-23 Budget contains substantial investments towards WA’s economic future across all forms of transport.
This State Budget contains a multi-billion dollar transport investment. Since the last State Budget, more than 32 projects have been completed, which supported almost 3,400 jobs and apprenticeships for Western Australians.
From walking and cycling, to major international exports, the McGowan Labor Government’s investment in transport continues to support WA’s local workers and businesses, as well as our State’s strong economic future, with:
- a record $6 billion investment across METRONET, including two new projects;
- $9 billion for major road projects and upgrades across WA;
- $1.7 billion allocated to port projects; and
- a record $347 million investment in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
METRONET Transforming Perth and Peel
With a record $6 billion allocated over the next four years across 13 projects, many at peak construction levels, METRONET is in full swing.
Since the opening of the Bellevue Railcar Facility, another two METRONET projects have been completed with passengers now parking at the Mandurah Station Multi-Storey Car Park and all road and civic upgrade works completed as part of the Denny Avenue Level Crossing Removal Project.
The 2022-23 Budget includes $1 billion in additional State and Commonwealth funding for METRONET projects.
Upgrading our roads
The McGowan Government has a strong track record of investment in our roads since coming to Government, with more than $6.5 billion in major road projects delivered since 2017-18.
This Budget includes a further $9 billion in road projects and upgrades, boosting local jobs and busting congestion.
The Budget also includes funding allocated by the Commonwealth and State Governments for a number of new projects.
Source: Our State Budget