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Community Access

IMPROVING COMMUNITY ACCESS AND ROADSIDE AMENITY

This program seeks to improve personal mobility and community access needs on the road network.

Main Roads Annual Report
Key Performance Indicators
  2012 Target 2012 Actual Result Ref
% of the year that 100% of the State road network is available
70
89
tick
116
% Community satisfaction with cycleways and pedestrian facilities
90
76
cross
116
% of contracts completed on budget
90
100
tick
116

Introduction

The Community Access Program provides infrastructure including remote access roads, pedestrian and bicycle rider access, improved access and mobility for those with disabilities, integration of public transport initiatives, and improved amenities such as information bays, noise attenuation and landscaping. Some of the key projects and achievements delivered through the program are shown below.


Achievements
Project Total Project Cost ($ million) 2011-12
($ million) 		Completion Date Description
Gascoyne Region
Harbour Road
1.0
1.0
December 2011
Construction of Carnarvon Boat Ramp Parking Facility on behalf of Department of Transport
Great Southern Region
Fitzgerald River National Park Improvement
30.0
16.7
July 2013
Construction of Hamersley Drive and associated spur roads near Hopetoun; upgrade and seal sections of roads to Point Ann near Bremer Bay
Kimberley Region
Gibb River Road
3.0
3.0
November 2011
Improve formation drainage and gravel between
Gibb River Road
2.9
2.9
June 2012
Upgrade and sealing of gravel road
South West Region
Forrest Highway
(Eelup Roundabout)
16.0
8.9
October 2011
& May 2012
Stage 1: Construction of left hand slip lane Stage 2: Construction of slip lanes and signals on roundabout

photo

Eelup Roundabout, Bunbury


Looking Ahead

  • Continue undertaking various improvement works on the Gibb River Road including gravel re-sheeting and drainage improvements.
  • Gravel re-sheeting and drainage improvements on the Great Central Road between Laverton and Docker River.
  • Continue sealing various sections of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road.
  • Complete the sealing of Carnarvon-Mullewa Road between the North West Coastal Highway turnoff and Gascoyne Junction.
  • Reconstruct and seal Hamersley Inlet Road as part of the Fitzgerald River National Park Improvement Project.