Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
27/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Highway upgrades kick off supporting local jobs and improving safety
27/07/2021	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Contract awarded for new pens at Carnarvon Boat Harbour
26/07/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government transforming southern suburbs transport network
23/07/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Ground breaks on first development approved under historic planning reforms
22/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Regional residents encouraged to have their say about flights
22/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$1.5 million widening of Castletown Beach on track for completion
18/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Bye bye boom gates: elevated rail to remove level crossings
16/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Track laying complete on METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link
14/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Safe path network on track for Broome community
14/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$330 million of road projects underway across the Kimberley
14/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering for Kimberley aviation
11/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Creative names sought for METRONET micro tunnel boring machine
6/07/2021	Buti; Saffioti	Lands; Planning	WA's newest land tenure unlocking opportunities for property sector
25/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Freight and Logistics Council of WA welcomes new Chair
25/06/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Community members invited to help guide Swan Valley future
25/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$1.5 million in grants available to improve public boating infrastructure
24/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Wheels up on Derby to Broome flights from August
24/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$14 million of improvements to heavy vehicle rest areas across WA
24/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Rottnest Island among 54 recipients to share in $4m coastal grants
24/06/2021	Saffioti; Sanderson	Transport; Environment	Roads to Reuse initiative paves way to success
17/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government’s South Coast Highway upgrades nearing completion
15/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government rolling out solar panels on train and bus stations
13/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Future planning of Fremantle underway with Westport
11/06/2021	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Safety risk forces partial demolition of cyclone damaged One Mile Jetty
9/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Edith Cowan University awards five major contracts in multi-million-dollar Perth City Deal milestone
8/06/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Construction underway to fix one of WA’s most dangerous intersections
7/06/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government returns railcar manufacturing to WA
6/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Let’s prepare: Perth’s biggest public transport shutdown coming
4/06/2021	Saffioti	Ports	Seafarers set for a new fit-for-purpose centre in Port Hedland
3/06/2021	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Ports; Regional Development	Ground-breaking construction kicks off at Spoilbank Marina
2/06/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Medium density policy proceeds to next stage of development
2/06/2021	Saffioti; McGurk	Transport; Women's Interests	End of the road for offensive and demeaning slogans on vehicles
2/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	10,000 more interstate vehicles roll into Western Australia
1/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Roe Street transformation to revitalise the CBD
29/05/2021	Sanderson; Saffioti	Environment; Transport	Upgrades to Canal Rocks boat ramp complete
28/05/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	Phase two of planning reform to continue transformation of system
27/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Lands	METRONET East Redevelopment Scheme sets vision for vibrant station precincts
18/05/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - METRONET transforming Perth’s southern suburbs
18/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	New flight option for travel between Perth and Kalgoorlie
17/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	WA’s biggest manufactured bridge beams installed on METRONET
16/05/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Job-creating transformation of Mitchell Freeway now underway
14/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering $30 million of transport upgrades through Mid-West
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government welcomes an additional $142 million for regional road safety
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Second stage of Great Northern Highway upgrades underway
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Flight frequency back to pre-COVID levels on some regional routes
12/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti; Sanderson	Transport; Planning; Lands; Environment	McGowan Government to permanently protect Beeliar Wetlands
11/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Next phase of community consultation begins for Swan River Crossings Project
11/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Quinns Beach groyne upgrade completed in time for winter
7/05/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - METRONET Bayswater Junction hits the switch
6/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Electric buses on track to start Joondalup CAT trial in January
4/05/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Federal Budget infrastructure boost to help build Western Australia’s economic recovery
3/05/2021	Saffioti	Ports	New Fremantle Ports Chief Executive Officer appointed
30/04/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Fair policy reform delivers funding for community infrastructure
28/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Boom gates long gone as traffic starts under Davis Road underpass
28/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Proponents shortlisted for iconic new Swan River Causeway Bridge
21/04/2021	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	McGowan Government initiative to get more truckies on the road
19/04/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Sanderson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Iconic Perth Kids’ Bridge taking shape over Winthrop Avenue
16/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Concessions for Classics scheme roars into action
16/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Major transformation of Mitchell Freeway southbound a step closer
6/04/2021	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Planning	Heritage specialists awarded contract for Ascot Kilns conservation
3/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	All aboard the new C-Series railcar at Yagan Square
1/04/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Bye-bye boom gates - Denny Avenue level crossing closes for good
31/03/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government welcomes more flight options for Pilbara residents
29/03/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major demolition works start at former Princess Margaret Hospital site
25/03/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Final designs revealed for WACA Ground transformation in East Perth
3/02/2021	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Further support for transport industry to keep WA moving
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Community feedback guides next stage of Swan River Crossings project
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Contract awarded for road gateway in Perth’s eastern suburbs
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Funding program to deliver rest area upgrades for heavy vehicle drivers in regional WA
1/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering key intersection upgrades for Armadale
29/01/2021	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Tenders called for new Carnarvon Fascine boat pens
29/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Biggest ever South-West road project now underway, unlocking thousands of local jobs
29/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Expressions of interest now open to build iconic new Causeway Bridge
28/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Transformation of Mitchell Freeway southbound continues
26/01/2021	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Matagarup Bridge climb starts activation of Stadium precinct
22/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Record WA cycling investment continues with latest grants round
22/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Votes are in for Cockburn Station tower’s new artwork
21/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$3 million for airport upgrades in regional Western Australia
21/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Boaties rejoice: further $1.5 million to improve WA boating facilities
21/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Industry workshop starts search for Tonkin Highway Extension contractor
20/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$4 million of grants available for coastal planning and management
20/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET delivering for local businesses and local jobs
20/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - METRONET steaming ahead with three projects moving to shortlist phase
15/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Matagarup Bridge climb to open Australia Day
14/01/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Dawson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Construction of rainbow Perth Kids’ Bridge now underway
14/01/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Public realm plans for first Subi East neighbourhood open for comment
11/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Major infrastructure projects developing Stirling into a hub of activity
8/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - More than $250 million of regional road upgrades rolling out across Western Australia
4/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Additional weekly flight to be trialled between Kununurra and Balgo
27/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Celebrate the New Year with free public transport after midnight
23/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Murray	Health; Planning; Seniors and Ageing	McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more available
20/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government delivering Wi-Fi to the Prospector train
18/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivers new sports pavilion for Ellenbrook
18/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New planning regulations streamline system and cut red tape
17/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New Design WA policy guides development of local precincts
17/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; Ellery	Premier; Transport; Education and Training	TAFE graduates straight on the job on major METRONET projects
17/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Dawson	Health; Transport; Environment	Local builder Civmec to construct rainbow Perth Kids’ Bridge
17/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Next tranche of Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network projects announced
16/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Commonwealth and State Governments collaborate to deliver millions in regional road safety improvements
15/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Transformation of northern suburbs road network continues