- McGowan Government to invest $13.6 billion over next four years on transport infrastructure
- METRONET investment will deliver major uplift in public transport network
- A total of 23 new train stations and 72 kilometres of new rail track will be delivered
- Nearly $6.5 billion will be invested on making our roads safer and more efficient
- Funding will address significant cost pressures impacting infrastructure delivery
The 2023-24 State Budget will include $13.6 billion worth of investment on transport infrastructure, continuing the McGowan Government's strong record of investment on projects that boost the economy, support jobs and improve the lives of Western Australians.
The budget will include $5.9 billion for the Government's transformational METRONET program, including delivery of the:
- Morley-Ellenbrook Line, with $620 million invested in 2023-24;
- New Bayswater Station, with $83 million invested in 2023-24;
- Yanchep Rail Extension, with $318 million invested in 2023-24;
- Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, with $467 million invested in 2023-24;
- Thornlie-Cockburn Link, with $220 million invested in 2023-24; and
- Byford Rail Extension, with $333 million invested in 2023-24.
The investment in the 2023-24 State Budget will continue the significant expansion of Perth's passenger rail network through the METRONET program, which includes:
- 23 new train stations;
- removal of 16 level crossings; and
- 72 kilometres of new rail.
The investment is also boosting local manufacturing through the delivery of locally built and manufactured C-series trains, and a fleet of new electric buses.
The first locally built and manufactured C-series train will begin operations later this year.
Nearly $6.5 billion will be invested to improve the efficiency and safety of our State's road network. Projects include:
- Tonkin Gap through Bayswater and Redcliffe;
- Bunbury Outer Ring Road;
- Albany Ring Road;
- Bussell Highway Duplication; and
- Mitchell Freeway upgrades.
The State Budget will also address the significant cost pressures that are currently impacting infrastructure delivery across the country.
For more information, visit https://www.ourstatebudget.wa.gov.au
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"This Budget highlights yet again our Government's ongoing track record of investing in transport infrastructure, and projects that drive the economy, create jobs and improve the lives of all Western Australians.
"Our METRONET program will see an unprecedented expansion to our passenger rail network with 23 new train stations, 72 kilometres of new track and the removal of 16 level crossings.
"Importantly - this budget will also address the significant cost pressures that are impacting the delivery of all infrastructure projects right now.
"As a result of COVID and the war in Ukraine, there has been a major impact to our supply chains, and we've seen unprecedented increases in the cost of materials and labour.
"Despite these impacts, we've worked closely with the Federal Government to ensure we get these critical projects delivered.
"Whilst we are seeing those costs increase, we continue to deliver our projects at a fraction of the cost of similar projects on the east coast."
