Media Statements

For Portfolio: Transport

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
1/07/2022	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Transport	Capped airfares take off for regional WA
23/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for Lloyd Street Bridge to be examined
23/06/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	New Rail Access Code ready for consultation
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Owner-driver legislation introduced to Parliament
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for southern section of Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route
22/06/2022	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Construction of METRONET training facility reaches next stop
21/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Redcliffe Bridge lands a new milestone
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$1.5 million of grants to upgrade boating facilities now available
16/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Community supports plan to protect future of West Coast Highway
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New public transport trial on schedule for Esperance
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Planning for potential future Bunbury faster rail continues
10/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	More regions to benefit from Driving Access and Equity Program
10/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to start on $14 million jetty upgrades at Hillarys and Freo
7/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Stage one of Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project underway
7/06/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Next stage of the Bunbury waterfront transformation set to begin
1/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand Passenger Transport Levy lifted from today
25/05/2022	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Transport	Main Roads Headquarters added to State Register
13/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government to deliver new direct flight between Geraldton and Karratha
12/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Record investment in cycling and walking paths continue
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	$9 billion road network transformation for WA
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	McGowan Government delivers $5.6 billion for regional roads
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	METRONET powering ahead with record $6 billion investment
11/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Victoria Quay vision ramping up as Westport powers ahead
10/05/2022	McGowan; Whitby; Saffioti; Johnston	Premier; Climate Action; Transport; Energy	WA’s climate action efforts accelerate with $60 million EV package
10/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand Passenger Transport Levy to end ahead of schedule
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Transformational Bunbury Outer Ring Road project progressing
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$3 million of upgrades planned for Australind Rail Corridor
8/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New $100 million Tonkin Hwy interchange unlocks 10,000 Ellenbrook homes
3/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$200 million boost for Western Australia’s regional rail freight network
2/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Program to improve heavy vehicle rest areas now underway
28/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Successful regional learner driver program given $5.5 million boost
28/04/2022	Saffioti; Punch	Transport; Disability Services	Boost for wheelchair accessible taxi services around the State
28/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Ports	Fitzroy Crossing runway renewal a boost for the region
27/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Further investment planned for Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
26/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Albany Ring Road reaches new milestone for WA’s Great Southern region
14/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	More than $8 million in grants to connect WA communities
13/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Midland Line shutdown to say Bye Bye Bayswater Bridge
12/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Final link in 74km Perth to Mandurah riding route complete
7/04/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Federal Labor commits to major METRONET project in Beckenham
5/04/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Broun Avenue bridge demolished to make way for Morley Station
1/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Help plan Australind replacement services during extended Armadale Line closure
1/04/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government returning road maintenance jobs in-house
31/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	More affordable airfares have landed for regional Western Australians
29/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Ports	Next step for Westport with Anketell-Thomas Road concept released
29/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Works starts on Point Peron groyne project
28/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government’s first locally built METRONET Railcar leaves facility
24/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Further $1.6 million to support learner drivers in Pilbara and Kimberley
24/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Enabling legislation for major METRONET projects passes Legislative Assembly
22/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work underway to improve safety at regional roadwork sites
22/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Help us plan replacement services for the Armadale Line shutdown
22/03/2022	Cook; Saffioti	Commerce; Transport	McGowan Government to reform WA tow truck industry
17/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Iconic WACA Ground light towers to be upgraded and beaming colour
17/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Major boost for the Perth City Deal
16/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Contract awarded for new METRONET Midland Station
15/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Phase 2 of Stephenson Avenue Extension now underway
13/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Countdown on until we farewell the infamous Bayswater Bridge
11/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Road train permits extended to help resupply State supermarkets
10/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Culture and the Arts	Joint media statement - Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment
9/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint Media Statement - Work on final section of Albany Ring Road underway
5/03/2022	Saffioti; Cook	Transport; Ports; State Development, Jobs and Trade	New taskforce to examine Western Australian shipping industry
1/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET Lakelands Station taking shape as work continues
28/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Additional flight added for Derby to Broome air service
27/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Purple CAT providing free travel to UWA, Perth Children’s Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
25/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tenders called for upgrade at Albany Waterfront Marina
23/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New METRONET legislation introduced to enable major projects
21/02/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Remainder of Outback Way to be sealed as part of $678m project
21/02/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Congestion relief for Fremantle as High Street Upgrade reaches completion
20/02/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Major METRONET projects to transform the Armadale Line
15/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Crucial east-west rail line re-opened after emergency repairs
14/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Endangered birds prioritised in coastal management work
9/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$1.8 million allocated to improve access for regional learner drivers
4/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Contract awarded for $2.3 million navigation upgrade at Rottnest
30/01/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET train station on track for Ellenbrook
27/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to improve jetty at Port Bouvard Marina boat ramp to start in March
25/01/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Tender now open for new Casuarina Boat Harbour boat ramp
25/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Mid-West and South-West to lead regional boating demand
24/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Construction underway on new Hotham River Bridge
24/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to start on second phase of Two Rocks Marina redevelopment
21/01/2022	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Road Safety	Last chance to replace defective Takata airbags
21/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Fares reinstated for post-midnight trains from February 4
20/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Innovative technology trialled at signalised pedestrian crossings
18/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Industry engagement to ensure freight and supply keep moving
15/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Mandurah Line now open following successful 20-day Shutdown
6/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET’s Thornlie-Cockburn Link on track
5/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Principal Shared Path to fill cycling gap along Mitchell Freeway
4/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Construction now underway on new Carnarvon boat pens
30/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Significant McGowan Government public transport commitment delivered
29/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Roll out of Smart Freeway technology continues on the Mitchell Southbound
23/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	PCEC transforms into pop-up bus station for Mandurah Line Shutdown
17/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Stage 1 of Bussell Highway duplication completed in time for Christmas
16/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Preferred proponents next stop for two major METRONET projects
15/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Congestion relief for Cockburn with opening of new bridge over Kwinana Freeway
14/12/2021	Papalia; Saffioti; McGurk	Police; Transport; Community Services	McGowan Government releases new measures to tackle antisocial behaviour and boost safety in City and Northbridge
10/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Construction to begin on Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project
10/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	WA boaties to benefit from $1.5 million of facility grants
10/12/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Transport; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Howzat! WACA upgrades underway with demolition of Inverarity Stand
6/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Blue and Red Perth CAT bus route expanded to more city highlights
5/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Perth’s newest attraction over the Swan River officially open
3/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Beach at Port Geographe ready for summer
1/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Matagarup Bridge zip-line swinging into action this weekend