Providing a Safe Road Environment
Aim of the program
Reduce the state's road fatalities to the lowest in Australia by minimising road factors contributing to road trauma and by reducing the serious crash injury rate.
About the program
The program comprises initiatives including: state and national Black Spot projects; intersection improvements; construction of or improvements for overtaking lanes, rail crossings, bridge safety, and audible edge lines; and shoulder sealing works.
Target 90%
Community satisfaction with road safety met target remaining strong
Target 90%
Contracts completed on time is below target however delivered improved results than last year
Target 90%
Contracts completed on budget exceeded target showing continued strong performance
*For more detailed information on our Key Performance Indicators and targets see Performance Measures
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program expenditure $ million | 175 | 435 | 372 |
Works planned for the next financial year include:
- Deliver the Regional Low-Cost Road Safety Program
- Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program
- Great Eastern Highway - Walgoolan to Southern Cross Package 1
- Widening and reconstruction to improve sight distance on Albany Highway at Gordon River
- Progress safety improvements along Thomas Road in Oakford
- Commence intersection improvement work at Forrest Highway in Bunbury
- Deliver state and federal Black Spot programs
- Deliver ongoing improvements and upgrades to rail level crossing sites.
Some of these are already underway. Visit the Projects and Initiatives section of our website to find out more.
Key Projects
| Project | Total Project Cost ($ Million) | 2021-22 Cost ($ Million) | Completion Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Southern Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 16.5 | 16.1 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 0.1 | 0.1 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 7.3 | 7.6 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Metropolitan Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 19.6 | 9.5 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 13.1 | 8.3 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Electronic School Zones | 2.6 | 2.2 | June 2022 | Upgrade school signs. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 81.6 | 48.9 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Mid West - Gascoyne Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 48.9 | 30.1 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 1.5 | 1.4 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 17.4 | 12.2 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Pilbara Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 7.9 | 2.1 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 16.2 | 8.7 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| South West Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 58.8 | 60.2 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 1.7 | 0.8 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 17.3 | 11.1 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Wheatbelt Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 47.8 | 46.0 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 2.5 | 2.5 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 13.2 | 10.7 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Goldfields-Esperance | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 16.4 | 7.9 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 0.3 | 0.1 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 16.4 | 10.7 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Kimberley Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 27.9 | 25.9 | June 2022 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 2.1 | 2.1 | June 2022 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other Road Safety Works | 13.0 | 14.7 | June 2022 | Deliver safety works. |
| Railway Level Crossing Program | ||||
| Railway Level Crossing Upgrade Program | 29.8 | 6.3 | June 2024 | Upgrade 4 active Flashing Light controlled crossings. Upgrade 1 Stop Sign controlled crossing. Upgrade 8 pedestrian crossings. Renewal of 6 existing active crossings to meet current technical standards.. |
