WE’RE CONDUCTING MAJOR UPGRADES TO WA’S TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
We're expanding our rail network, improving roads, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths and enhancing marine infrastructure for a more connected WA.
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Conducting Major Upgrades: Shared paths
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're improving our roads, expanding our rail network, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths, and enhancing our marine facilities.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Marine
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're improving our roads, expanding our rail network, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths, and enhancing our marine facilities.
Reshaping WA Report: Armadale Line Transformation
To enable works on three transformational METRONET projects, the Armadale Line will shut from 20 November 2023.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Road
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're improving our roads, expanding our rail network, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths, and enhancing our marine facilities.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Rail
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're building METRONET, improving our roads, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared path, and enhancing our marine infrastructure.
Reshaping WA Report - Morley-Ellenbrook Line
WA’s transport infrastructure is getting a major upgrade. Work is forging ahead on the 21km METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line, which is set to transform Perth’s north-eastern suburbs with new stations at Ellenbrook, Whiteman Park, Malaga, Noranda and Morley.
Conducting Major Upgrades
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're expanding our rail network, improving roads, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths and enhancing marine facilities, for a more connected WA.
Reshaping WA Report: Lakelands Station open for business
The new METRONET Lakelands Station is open, while the first completed C-series train will soon begin testing on the network. There's also good news for motorists, with the Mitchell Freeway Extension to Alkimos opening July 10.
METRONET Whiteman Park Station fly-through
Works are rapidly progressing on the new METRONET Whiteman Park Station, which will become a major transport hub on the new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Destination WA discovers all the benefits of the Airport Line
With stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe, the new Airport Line is delivering a game-changing rail service for Perth's eastern suburbs and hills. Join the team from Destination WA as they discover all the benefits of the Airport Line and catch up with Minister for Transport, Hon Rita Saffioti MLA.
Reshaping WA Report: Milestone for Yanchep Rail Extension
The Yanchep Rail Extension has reached a major milestone, while upgrades to the Welshpool Road and Leach Highway interchange are complete and a new shared path has opened along Mitchell Freeway.
Preparations ramp up for Armadale Line Shutdown
Preparations for the 18-month Armadale Line Shutdown in late-2023 are ramping up. Works on three new bus interchanges and 1.2 kilometres of priority bus lanes now underway.
Destination WA explores transport upgrades in Fremantle
We're making Fremantle better connected for those walking and riding with significant upgrades to shared paths and roads. The team at Destination WA headed to the port city to explore the improvements.
Reshaping WA Report: Baysie Bridge farewelled
Perth has bid farewell to the infamous old Baysie Bridge as part of major works on METRONET's New Bayswater Station.
Caravan & Camping WA team takes a South-West road trip
The Caravan & Camping WA team caught up with Jaice Benzie, Project Manager at Main Roads Western Australia, during a road trip through the state's South-West.
Reshaping WA Report: New Bayswater Station works
Bayswater Station is undergoing a major facelift. During a shutdown of the Midland and Airport lines, works will include the removal of the infamous old Baysie Bridge.
Caravan & Camping WA explores Bunbury's waterfront
Bunbury's waterfront is being transformed, as Caravan & Camping WA's Ray Cully discovered during a South-West road trip.
Discovering Indian Ocean Drive with Caravan & Camping WA
The team at Caravan & Camping WA took a picturesque drive from Two Rocks to Lancelin and met with Janet Hartley-West, Director Mid West – Gascoyne at Main Roads WA, to find out about recent road safety improvements in the area.
Caravan & Camping WA visits the new-look Two Rocks Marina
The team from Caravan & Camping WA caught up with Cameron Smith, Director Project Delivery Maritime at the Department of Transport, to learn about the recent improvements at Two Rocks Marina.
Reshaping WA Report: Thomas Road Bridge and Thornlie-Cockburn Link
In a milestone for METRONET’s Byford Rail Extension, traffic is now flowing across the Thomas Road Bridge, while a Mandurah Line partial shutdown is enabling key works on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link.
Reshaping WA Report: Railcars and road upgrades
The first of 246 locally built and manufactured C-Series railcars will begin testing on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines before rolling into service late-2023.
Reshaping WA Report: Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Tonkin Gap Project
Significant road and rail projects are currently under construction, including METRONET's Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Main Roads Western Australia's associated Tonkin Gap Project.
Reshaping WA Report: Airport Line opening
The new Airport Line, delivered by METRONET, launches on 9 October 2022 and includes three new stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe.
Reshaping WA Report: Upgrades for busy metro and regional roads
An upgrade at the busy Wanneroo Road/Morley Drive intersection is now complete, while in the state's South-West, the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project has passed a 20 per cent construction milestone.
Reshaping WA Report: Shared path completed
The Kwinana Freeway Principal Shared Path is now complete, while construction is continuing on the Tonkin Gap Project and smart technologies are being installed on the Mitchell Freeway Southbound.
Latest news and updates
Featured news and project updates relevant to Western Australians.
Shutdown date announced as part of transformational upgrade
The State Government has announced the Armadale Line shutdown will commence on Monday, 20 November 2023, paving the way for a transformational upgrade of the 130-year-old train line.
Read more about Shutdown date announced as part of transformational upgrade
How we are building for and what it means for you
More transport options ---- Improved travel times and a better transport experience ---- Safer and better connections to areas of Perth and regional WA ---- Jobs for Western Australians throughout construction.
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rail cars
to be locally built and manufactured in WA
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stations
to be established in Perth
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kms
of additional shared paths
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jobs
to be created throughout construction
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billion
invested in regional roads across WA
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marine
facilities upgraded across the State