The Western Australian Government has outlined a $3.9 billion spend on new and ongoing transport projects in the state’s 2012-13 Budget.

 

State Transport Minister Troy Buswell announced a $105 million initiative to ensure the creation of a sustainable transport network in major city projects.

 

The Budget also provides $5.15 million over two years for detailed project planning to assist in informing investment decision on Perth’s light rail project.

 

Mr Buswell said the State would also invest $276.5 million in the Gateway WA project over the forward estimates. The $1 billion project comprised Federal Government funds of $686.4 million and State Government funds of $317.5 million.

 

“The $1 billion Gateway WA project will deliver a safe, efficient and welcoming road and bridge network to the new Perth Airport precinct, the surrounding businesses, residential areas and the State of WA,” Mr Buswell said.

 

Additional major works include:

  • $609 million public transport component of the Perth City Link project
  • $241 million Joondalup railway line extension to Butler
  • $267.3 million upgrade of Great Eastern Highway from Kooyong Road to Tonkin Highway. (Federal and State government funds.)