Tagged: western australia

Indian Ocean Drive upgrades

Major safety upgrades on a 33-kilometre section of Indian Ocean Drive, between Leeman and Brand Highway, north of Perth, are about to begin as part of a broader $55 million project. The upgrades will widen the entire 33-kilometre section, realign …

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New direction for EV infrastructure in WA

The Western Australian Government has released a new position statement to support the delivery of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the state. The new ‘Position Statement: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure‘ aims to assist proponents and planning decision-makers by encouraging early …

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WA introduces high-tech driving simulator

A new State Government-funded high-tech, custom-made driving simulator is set to help researchers at the University of Western Australia make WA roads safer. The simulator, the only one of its kind in the world, will be based at UWA’s Western …

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WA major infrastructure projects dashboard launched

The WA Government has launched a new online dashboard featuring $8.7 billion worth of public works to assist WA’s construction industry plan and prepare to bid for Government tenders. The Pipeline of Works interactive dashboard features current and planned non-residential …

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WA opens Road Safety Community Grants Program

The Western Australian Road Safety Commission is making $350,000 available via the Road Trauma Trust Account to help communities deliver road safety events and projects, including National Road Safety Week, being held from May 5-12. Under the Program there are …

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Albany Ring Road enters final stages

Construction of the Albany Ring Road has entered its final stages, with the project on track to be completed and open to road users before the middle of the year. New bridges are now in place at the South Coast …

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Sod turned on Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication

Work is now officially underway on the $136 million Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication, following the sod turning today. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments, through equal contributions of $68 million, with work expected to …

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Funding boost for WA transport

The Cook Government of Western Australia will deliver an increase to regional transport funding following the allocation of an additional $178 million as part of its Mid-Year Review. Importantly $132 million of new State funding will be provided for four …

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Safety recognition on Tonkin Highway Extension

ARUP has been awarded iRAP certification after achieving 3, 4 and 5-star ratings for their proposed Tonkin Highway Extension project on behalf on Main Roads Western Australia. ARUP’s design achieved a 5-star iRAP safety rating for pedestrians and bicyclists, a …

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