The Albanese Labor Government is building Western Australia's future, investing in the transport infrastructure to support Perth's growing south.
We're investing $95 million in two projects in a big win for the city:
- $90 million to upgrade the intersection of Leach Highway and Manning Road, Bentley.
- $5 million to plan for the future of Murdoch Station.
The intersection of Leach Highway and Manning Road is the second most congested in WA, costing an estimated $18.2 million in lost productivity each year.
More than 44,000 vehicles use the intersection daily, and over the past five years there have been 105 crashes.
The funding will go towards the first stage of the project, which will include a grade-separated interchange to help ease congestion and improve safety.
Murdoch Station is Perth's busiest station outside of the CBD, connecting train and bus passengers to the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, including Murdoch University, Fiona Stanley Hospital and residential communities.
The station is nearing capacity, with patronage expected to grow to 15,000 daily boardings by 2031 and the new Women and Babies Hospital planned for the precinct expected to create even further demand.
This critical funding will enable concept and detailed design work to take place to upgrade the capacity and improve passenger experience at Murdoch Station.
These designs will include:
- A new multi-story carpark on the eastern side of the train station;
- An additional bus bridge and additional bus stands;
- An additional passenger concourse between the station platform and the bus interchange; and
- A new southern passenger overpass
This comes on top of our other commitments for Western Australia including a $700 million partnership to upgrade the Kwinana Freeway, METRONET, upgrades to the Tonkin Highway and Outback Way.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine King:
"We're building Western Australia's future by doing the important work of planning for Perth's growth.
"Whether travelling to Perth from the southern suburbs or home to Fremantle from the airport, the upgrades to Leach Highway will give 44,000 travellers every day a safer journey.
"Murdoch station is the busiest on the network outside the CBD and this investment will ensure the Perth's southern suburbs continue to be serviced by world-class public transport into the future.
"We're investing in roads and rail right across Perth and around its surrounding suburbs to better connect the city, improve road safety and give locals precious time back in there day."
Quotes attributable to Member for Burt Matt Keogh:
"These projects will be a game-changer for our south eastern suburbs, making people's journeys faster and safer.
"They complement the other major infrastructure projects we are delivering with the Cook Labor Government.
"Unclogging our roads ensures ongoing economic growth, more jobs, and helps cut transport costs that are otherwise passed onto consumers
"It is only Labor Governments that invests in better public transport so people can access work, schools, Uni's and hospitals easily and cheaply.
"Only Labor has a plan to build Australia's future."
Quotes attributable to Member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas:
"I'm thrilled the Albanese Labor Government is investing $90 million to widen Leach Highway and Manning Road.
"This is a game-changer for anyone heading to Curtin University, Carousel Shopping Centre and the Airport.
"No one likes sitting in traffic. These upgrades will ease congestion, cut travel times, and make our roads safer.
"But it's not just about roads-it's about making life a little easier for the community. Less time stuck in traffic means more time for the things that matter."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Tangney Sam Lim:
"The Albanese Labor Government's investment into transport in Perth's south is what Tangney's residents need and deserve.
"With this investment in Murdoch Station, our Government has the right priorities when it comes to planning for our city's growth."
