WA Labor to fix access issues to the Austin Lakes community

• Austin Lakes access issues to be fixed by WA Labor
• A total of $3 million will be invested to upgrade Schoales Bend
• Investment will also deliver a new acceleration lane at Forrest Highway and Beacham Road intersection
• WA Labor to work with local governments, planning authorities and the community to enhance the access

WA Labor has today made a significant commitment for the Austin Lakes community, confirming it would resolve longstanding access issues if re-elected.

Under the commitment made by WA Labor today, $3 million would be invested to upgrade Schoales Bend, so it can become a properly designated road and remain open, while upgrades would also be made to the intersection of Forrest Highway and Beacham Road including a new acceleration lane.

In conjunction with the significant investment, WA Labor would work with relevant planning authorities, local governments, developers and the community to ensure the delivery of the enhanced access.

Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:

“Robyn Clarke has raised this as a critical issue for the Austin Lakes community, and thanks to her strong advocacy, WA Labor will fix this for the local residents."

“Through this investment, we will upgrade Schoales Bend to make it a properly designated road for use by the community, and deliver a new acceleration lane at the intersection of Forrest Highway and Beacham Road to make it safer for people travelling to and from Austin Lakes.”

Comments attributed to Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:

“I know how concerning the access issues in and out of Austin Lakes has been, and if we are re-elected, WA Labor is going to fix this for the community."

“Austin Lakes is a beautiful and fast-growing suburb, but the current access does not meet the expectations of the community."

“Only WA Labor has a plan to fix this issue and make it safer and easier for Austin Lakes residents to get in and out of their community.”