Surf’s up along Scarborough Beach Road under WA Labor

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will introduce a free Surf CAT bus service to help alleviate parking pressure and traffic at the popular Scarborough Beach.
  • Re-elected WA Labor Government to deliver free CAT bus service from Stirling Station to Scarborough Beach
  • New Surf CAT service will help alleviate parking pressure and traffic after previous Liberal Government reduced the number of parking bays
  • Service will run every 10 minutes during peak periods and drop passengers at Scarborough Beach within 15 minutes

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will introduce a free Surf CAT bus service to help alleviate parking pressure and traffic at the popular Scarborough Beach.

The Surf CAT will operate every 10 minutes during peak periods running from Stirling Station along Ellen Stirling Boulevard and Scarborough Beach Road direct to Scarborough Beach in under 15 minutes, including on Thursday nights when the Scarborough Summer Markets are held.

The $14.2 million commitment includes funding for additional stand space at Scarborough Beach

Bus Station with more seating and shade, and improvements to the West Coast Highway and Scarborough Beach Road intersection bus lanes to prioritise bus movement and reduce traffic build up.

Parking at Scarborough Beach has become increasingly difficult after the previous Liberal Government reduced the number of parking bays by more than 200.

The new service adds to WA Labor’s significant $90 million upgrade of Stirling Bus Interchange, including expanding the 18-stand facility to 30 stands, and constructing a new pedestrian bridge between Stirling Station and the southern car park.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

"Scarborough is one of Western Australia’s most iconic beaches and just the other week was listed in Tourism Australia’s top 10 beaches in the country."

“It’s an incredibly popular spot for locals and tourists with good surfing conditions all year round and a great array of bars, cafes and shops, so we want to make it easier for everyone to access this vibrant precinct."

“Fittingly named the Surf CAT, this free service will save beachgoers time, hassle and money trying to find a spare park and have them at the beach in under 15 minutes.”

Comments attributed to Scarborough MLA Stuart Aubrey:

“Scarborough Beach is Perth's premier beachside destination – there's truly no better place to be, particularly on a hot summer’s day."

"This new Surf CAT service will make getting to Scarborough Beach so much easier for locals, reducing congestion around the central access, and connecting through the heart of our community.”

Future Surf CAT route:

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