Case Study Body

Perth Freight Link is the 85km strategic freight route between Fremantle Port and Muchea. The route consists of a number of major road corridors most of which have been planned to support growth in the Perth Metropolitan and is a key strategic element within the Metropolitan Region Scheme. Together with the $1 billion Gateway WA project, the $1.12 billion Northlink WA project, Perth Freight Link is a key enabler of the State’s future economic growth.

With current and predicted population growth in Perth’s south-west corridor, rises in vehicles per household and increased growth in freight action must be taken. When Roe 8 (Section One) and the Fremantle Link (Section Two) of Perth Freight Link are complete critical improvements will have been delivered to Perth’s south-west urban transport network. Congestion from population-driven vehicle growth and increasing freight movements will have been eased and safety for commuters will be greatly improved.

On the ground works for Roe 8 are scheduled to commence in 2016 and be completed by mid 2019 with some infrastructure due to open in mid 2017. During construction the Perth Freight Link project will generate approximately 2,400 direct jobs, creating a positive multiplier effect for local businesses in Fremantle and surrounding suburbs.

WA’s freight transport plays a major role in creating and maintaining the State’s international competitiveness and its prosperity, and in meeting the lifestyle expectations of our community. This project will result in fewer trucks on urban roads, reduced traffic congestion, improved safety for all road users, significant freight productivity improvements, lower emissions and reduced noise.