WA Labor commits to upgrades on key Albany freight route

A re-elected WA Labor Government will continue its significant investment in the Albany and Great Southern road network, with major upgrades to a key freight route servicing the city.
  • WA Labor will deliver major upgrades to South Coast Highway
  • Project will reconstruct and widen sections between Cheyne’s Road and Kojaneerup
  • Commitment continues strong investment in Albany and Great Southern roads

A re-elected WA Labor Government will continue its significant investment in the Albany and Great Southern road network, with major upgrades to a key freight route servicing the city.

The $50 million commitment will see nearly 12 kilometres of South Coast Highway upgraded between Cheyne’s Road and Kojaneerup, including complete reconstruction, widening and the installation of audible edge lines, making the road safer and more efficient.

The upgrades will include 8.28 kilometres north of Cheynes Road and 3.3 kilometres north of Warriup Road.

The commitment comes on the back of several major road projects delivered by the WA Labor Government in recent years including the $215 million Albany Ring Road and upgrades to 115 kilometres of South Coast Highway as part of the landmark Regional Road Safety Program.

The WA Labor Government also completed $30 million worth of upgrades to 11 kilometres of South Coast Highway in 2021.

In the past four financial years, the WA Labor Government has invested a record $268 million into Albany’s transport network.

If re-elected, the WA Labor Government would seek Commonwealth contributions towards the project.

Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:

“In recent years, we’ve delivered significant road upgrades in and around Albany and this $50 million commitment will continue that strong track record."

“We know an efficient road network is critical to the movement of freight and the safety of all road users, which is why we continue to make these important investment decisions."

“In the past 12 months, we’ve seen the huge benefits of the Albany Ring Road, with the removal of heavy vehicles from the centre of the city and more efficient movement of freight to and from the port."

“These upgrades to South Coast Highway will further enhance the movement of freight to and from Albany and make the journey safer for all road users.”

Comments attributed to Albany MLA Rebecca Stephens:

“In the past four years, the WA Labor Government has invested more into Albany roads than we have ever seen before, and the commitment to the safety of roads in our region will continue thanks to this announcement."

“We’ve undertaken significant works in recent years to upgrade the South Coast Highway, and this $50 million program of works will be another important step towards making the journey to and from Albany safer for all drivers.”

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