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$700 million Kwinana Freeway upgrade to ease congestion and boost economy

With $350 million from the Albanese Government, this major project aims to ease congestion, improve safety, and support economic growth.

The Albanese and Cook Governments are joining forces to transform Western Australia’s infrastructure, unveiling a $700 million upgrade to the Kwinana Freeway. With $350 million from the Albanese Government, this major project aims to ease congestion, improve safety, and support economic growth.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised the project’s importance to commuters and the broader economy.

“Western Australia is an economic powerhouse, and we’re investing in future job-creating projects like Westport while delivering immediate congestion benefits for the 100,000 motorists using the Kwinana Freeway every day.”

The upgrade will add 50 per cent more capacity to sections of the freeway, easing bottlenecks and making freight transport more efficient. It also plays a key role in supporting the future Westport project, which Premier Roger Cook described as “critical to keeping our economy strong and creating local jobs of the future.”

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“As a Kwinana local, I know how transformative this project will be,” Premier Cook said.

“WA is the economic engine room of Australia, and our partnership with the Albanese Government ensures we’re delivering what’s right for our State.”

The investment builds on a previous $67 million joint commitment to planning infrastructure for Westport, which is set to drive long-term trade growth and economic sustainability in the region.

Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King highlighted the project’s significance to national infrastructure goals.

“This investment enhances productivity, resilience, and liveability. We’re building communities and improving safety across Australia.”

WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti praised the partnership’s continued focus on the state’s major transport networks.

“This funding ensures the ongoing transformation of the Kwinana Freeway, which already includes smart freeway technology and other upgrades.”

Image: Kwinana Freeway (Source: X)

The Kwinana Freeway project is part of the Albanese Government’s $9.7 billion investment in WA’s transport infrastructure, which also includes METRONET, the Tonkin Highway upgrades, and the Outback Way.

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