Community Access
Improved community access and roadside amenity
Program Expenditure
Government Goal
Social and environmental responsibility
Aim
Improve personal mobility and access needs on the road network.
About the Program
The program requires us to maintain:
- remote access roads
- walking and cycling access
- improved access and mobility for people with disability
- integrated public transport
- improved amenities such as information bays, noise attenuation and landscaping.
Key Performance Indicators
| Community Access KPI | Target | Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of the year that 100% of the Main Roads’ State road network is available | 85 | 87 |  |
| % Community satisfaction with cycleways and pedestrian facilities | 90 | 83 |  |
| % of contracts completed on budget | 90 | 100 | |
Looking Ahead
- Undertake various improvement works on the Gibb River Road includinggravel re-sheeting and drainage improvements.
- Sealing, gravel re-sheeting and drainage improvements on GreatCentral Road between Laverton and Western Australian Border.
- Undertake upgrade works on various remote access roads.
- Improvements to pedestrian and cycling facilities.
Key Projects
| Project | Total Project Cost ($million) | 2016-16 Cost (million) | Completion Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Region | ||||
| Gibb River Road - Derby Highway to Blina | 8.3 | 6.0 | June 2017 | Improve formation, drainage and gravel. |
| Metropolitan Region | ||||
| Principal Shared Path Fremantle – Shenton Park Station to Loch Street Station | 5.7 | 2.7 | November 2015 | Construction of new Principal Shared Path. |
| Principal Shared Path Midland – Guildford Station to East Street | 4.2 | 4.2 | February 2016 | Construction of new Principal Shared Path. |
| Third Avenue Bridge | 9.0 | 9.0 | May 2016 | Replace old existing timber bridge with new concrete bridge. |
| Principal Shared Path Midland – Success Hill Station to Guildford Road Bridge | 2.2 | 2.2 | May 2016 | Construction of new Principal Shared Path. |
| New Perth Stadium - Swan River Pedestrian Bridge | 61.0 | 14.8 | February 2017 | Design and construct pedestrian bridge. |
Case Study: New 24 Hour Rest Area – Two Camel Creek Bridge
Over the past three years we have been working with Tourism WA to improve facilities for travellers in the North of the State as part of the Caravan and Camping Action Plan.
The Caravan and Camping Action Plan is into its third year and aims to expand the number of affordable recreational camping and caravanning facilities across the State, including enhancing facilities in our national parks. One of the initiatives has resulted in the identification and creation of a new 24 hour rest area near the Two Camel Creek Bridge.
Located between Auski Road house and Port Hedland on the Great Northern Highway, the new rest area features:
- fully sealed track
- three shade shelters
- benches and seating
- toilet
- black waste disposal point
- two barbeque areas.
As well as providing this facility for light vehicles we built a separate truck stop approximately 400 metres further on the highway. The separation from trucks preserves the rest area as a fatigue stop for travellers and provides more privacy and peace with plenty of bush surrounding the area.
Works were funded by Royalties for Regions through the Caravan and Camping Action Plan. As well as delivering on our commitments under the Plan, we have also been able to find savings in our operations resulting in improved facilities at the Barradale Rest Area with the addition of new tables and benches. To date we have upgraded 17 rest areas across the network through the Caravan and Camping Action Plan. Additional rest areas are planned to be upgraded through to 2018.
To find out more about Rest Areas with maps for all parts of the State or to see the latest information on Victorian and George Cross recipients being honoured along South Western Highway refer to our website.