Media Statements

For Portfolio: Transport

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
22/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Direct Perth to Derby flights closer to reinstatement
21/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand transport reform Bills to reach Parliament
13/08/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Disability Services	METRONET Access and Inclusion Reference Group to form
3/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government reinstates Nollamara bus route
2/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	WA company awarded Mount Claremont bus depot tender
18/07/2018	Johnston	Transport; Planning; Lands	Coastal projects share in $1.6 million in grants funding
12/07/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Premier; Transport; Regional Development	Major upgrades to Bidyadanga Access Road underway
6/07/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Grain freight road improvements complete
4/07/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Testing begins on Matagarup Bridge
3/07/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Two METRONET projects on track to begin construction next year
29/06/2018	Saffioti; Cook	Transport; Health	End in sight for alcohol advertising on public transport
28/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	More northern suburban intersections to be upgraded
25/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Carnarvon and Monkey Mia to benefit from community airfares
25/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Westport information sessions open to the community
22/06/2018	MacTiernan; Papalia; Saffioti	Regional Development; Tourism; Transport	State Government welcomes regional WA shortlist for new Qantas pilot academy
22/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Perth’s southern suburbs job creating, congestion tackling combo fix
19/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	New regional flights to further connect the Kimberley
19/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Duty exemption for FIRS heavy vehicle transfers
17/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET extension to Byford reaches new milestone
14/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Design revealed for Denny Avenue METRONET level crossing removal
12/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - New bridge raises the tone in WA’s South West
11/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Burswood Jetty to support new stadium ferry service
6/06/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Planning; Environment	Further protections for Beeliar Wetlands
1/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Reid Highway duplication progresses, possible extra bridge sought
31/05/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Tender released for key element of Bunbury Waterfront project
28/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Upgrades to infamous Balcatta T-junction paves the way for a smoother run
24/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Trains to service Perth Stadium Station all day on weekends
24/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Tougher penalties proposed for rail trespassers
23/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Opening in sight for the WA-made Matagarup Bridge
21/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Mount Claremont bus depot tender released
21/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Tunnel boring machines reach Airport Central Station as Forrestfield-Airport Link construction speeds ahead
16/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Funding ramped up for boating facilities
16/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Budget takes cycling investment up a gear
15/05/2018	McGowan; Tinley; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Transport; Planning	WA’s biggest urban infill developments to deliver major jobs boost
11/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Key McGowan Government road commitment one step closer
11/05/2018	Papalia; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Tourism; Transport; Regional Development	Taskforce to investigate Western Australian pilot training school
10/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	State Budget to transform WA's roads and create jobs
10/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Transport	METRONET Budget includes WA's biggest ever rail investment
10/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET Bill to enshrine rail commitment in legislation
6/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Further widening works planned for freeway transformation
4/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Transport Minister inspects Cape Leveque Road progress
4/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Securing new leases for Fremantle Ports’ container terminals
2/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Wanneroo Road congestion relief is on the way
29/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Claremont Station upgrade to support METRONET frequency boost
27/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Biggest Matagarup Bridge arch being raised today
27/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Minister welcomes additional Bunbury Outer Ring Road funds
26/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Telecommunications tower moved to make way for Ellenbrook Station
24/04/2018	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	Work starts on new passing lanes for Indian Ocean Drive
24/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Works start on Great Northern Highway upgrade in the Kimberley
24/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Work underway on two key Great Northern Highway upgrades
22/04/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Transport	Local workers to help build new METRONET railcars
19/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Tourism or charter opportunity at new Burswood Jetty
19/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Tenders progress Morley-Ellenbrook Line planning
12/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Record intake of Transperth transit officers graduate today
11/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Hundreds have their say on the approach to plan for Outer Harbour
10/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Regional airfare inquiry recommendations supported
10/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Regional airports receive funding boost for upgrades
8/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Official completion of the new Mandurah Bridge celebrated
8/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Bayswater Station upgrade out for community consultation
4/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Yarloop Station upgrade begins
3/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Grants to crank up local bike facilities
28/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Matagarup Bridge reaches critical stage as arches take shape
27/03/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Agriculture and Food	Agricultural Region Freight Strategy to boost freight efficiency
25/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Swan River navigation channel closure starts soon
23/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Community engaged for Morley-Ellenbrook Line planning
19/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Saffioti	Premier; Tourism; Transport	Economic windfall as cruise line commits to record 141 days in WA
17/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand transport reforms refined after industry consultation
16/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Bridge over Collie River now open to road users
11/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Transport; Tourism	Fremantle Passenger Terminal to get $3 million refresh
8/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Construction progressing well on Wanneroo Road widening
7/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Work starts on major Armadale Road upgrade
6/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Improved safety and congestion relief on the way for High Street
28/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport	New highway signs to put Cookernup on the map
27/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport	New airline agreements for Carnarvon, Monkey Mia and Northern Goldfields
22/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Southern Ports post-amalgamation review complete
21/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	METRONET private sector reference group formed
18/02/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Forrestfield-Airport Link tunnel to Airport Central on track
16/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Sustainable coastal management grants open
15/02/2018	Saffioti; Wyatt	Transport; Aboriginal Affairs	Government creating Aboriginal job opportunities
14/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport	New Phillips River Bridge open following flood
9/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Design tender for future rail operations control centre released
1/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Written-off vehicle reform aimed at protecting WA motorists
31/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Bridge in Belhus to receive major upgrade
24/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	First locally built Matagarup Bridge segment arrives to site
23/01/2018	Saffioti; Murray	Transport; Sport and Recreation	Full capacity crowd approved for Scorchers home final
23/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Westport project director appointed to navigate Outer Harbour plan
22/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Congestion relief for Murdoch precinct another step closer
17/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Grants to give bike riding a go
17/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	NorthLink WA southern and central section progressing
16/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	First public feedback for Morley-Ellenbrook METRONET sought
10/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Future of Geraldton Port to be mapped out
9/01/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Exmouth Boat Harbour upgrade officially opened
23/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	Optus Stadium transport a Game Changer
21/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	Subsidy increased to increase freight on rail
15/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	New Mandurah Traffic Bridge opened in time for holiday travellers
14/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	Opportunity to shape the approach to plan for Outer Harbour
14/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	$2 million grant for Mindarie-Burns Beach dual use path
11/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET team gauges industry capability
4/12/2017	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET station to be named Redcliffe
3/12/2017	McGowan; MacTiernan; Saffioti	Premier; Regional Development; Transport	$14 million Kalgoorlie-Boulder road upgrade design takes shape