Program Expenditure

$42 million

Program Expenditure

Government Goal

Social and environmental responsibility.

Aim

Improve personal mobility and access needs on the road network.

About the Program

The program provides infrastructure including:

  • remote access roads
  • walking and cycling access
  • improved access and mobility for people with disabilities
  • integrated public transport
  • improved amenities such as information bays, noise attenuation and landscaping.

Key Performance Indicators

% of the year that 100% of the Main Roads’ State road network is available

% of the year that 100% of the Main Roads’ State road network is available

Target 85%

Community satisfaction with cycleways and pedestrian facilities

Community satisfaction with cycleways and pedestrian facilities

Target 90%

% of contracts completed on budget

% of contracts completed on budget

Target 90%

Key Projects

Project

Total Project Cost

($ million)

2014-15 Cost

($ million)

Completion Date

Description

Metropolitan Region

Bassendean to Success Hill Principal Shared Path

4.1

2.4

Novemeber 2014

Construction of new Principal Shared Path.

Mid West - Gascoyne Region

Great Northern Highway Kirkalocka

0.8

0.8

April 2015

Provide rest area at Kirkalocka.

Greenough River Bridge replacement

11.5

3.8

September 2014

Construct new bridge over Greenough River on Brand Highway including road tie-ins.

Onslow Ring Road

12.0

1.8

February 2016

New road into Onslow.

Pilbara Region

Marble Bar Road

20.0

17.3

June 2015

Upgrade and seal various sections on the Newman to Ripon Hills Turnoff.

Looking Ahead

  • Undertake improvement works on the Gibb River Road including gravel re-sheeting and drainage improvements.
  • Undertake sealing, gravel re-sheeting and drainage improvements on Great Central Road between Laverton and Docker River.
  • Seal various sections of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road.
  • Undertake upgrade works on remote access roads.
  • Aubin Grove Train Station Access works
   
Case Study

Case Study

Meeting the Demands of Cyclists

Demand for Principal Shared Paths (PSPs) is increasing as more people enjoy the benefits of cycling to work or for pleasure.

Public consultation as part of the WA Bicycle Network Plan 2014-2031 showed the greatest impediment to cycling is the lack of cycle paths. As a result, the construction of missing PSP links within a 15 kilometre radius of the Perth CBD was identified as a high priority program.

The following links were completed during the year:

  • Mitchell Freeway PSP – Erindale Road to Balcatta (1.3 km)
  • Midland PSP – Bassendean Station to Lord Street (1 km)
  • Fremantle PSP – Shenton Station to Karrakatta (800 m)

Positive feedback from the community on the completed facilities indicated that they encourage cycling and have a positive impact on congestion.

Construction challenges included the various grades and heights along the PSP routes that required a thoughtful and cost effective approach towards retaining walls and structures. Working close to active railway lines also created challenges to protect the public and workers and retain transport links during construction.

Construction is expected to commence in 2015-16 for:

  • Midland PSP – Guildford Station to East Street (1.4 km)
  • Midland PSP – Guildford Station precinct (450 m)
  • Midland PSP – Railway Parade to Swan River traffic bridge (350 m)
  • Fremantle PSP – Karrakatta to Loch Street Station (1.1 km)

Our aim is to complete all missing PSP links within a 15 kilometre radius of the Perth CBD by 2023.

These facilities encourage cycling and have a positive impact on congestion