Updated January 2012
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The Government of Western Australia is committed to the extension of Roe Highway from Kwinana Freeway to Stock Road.
South Metro Connect, a team comprising personnel from both Main Roads and its consulting industry partner AECOM, is managing the project’s development phase, which includes;
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Identification of a preferred concept design;
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Investigation and assessment of the environmental, social and cultural impacts of the preferred concept design;
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Project approvals processes; and
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Ongoing community and stakeholder engagement.
This project development work is expected to be completed in 2013.
Timing for construction of the extension will be subject to funding and acquiring environmental and other regulatory approvals and clearances.
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The extension will join the existing Roe Highway at the Kwinana Freeway/Roe Highway interchange in Jandakot and head west along or near the existing Metropolitan Region Scheme road reserve for approximately 5 km to end at Stock Road in the vicinity of its current intersection with Forrest Road, Coolbellup.
The detailed project scope is defined in the preferred concept design which has been developed largely through a comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement process conducted by South Metro Connect.
Visit the South Metro Connect website (www.southmetroconnect.com.au/The+Project/Project+Map/default.aspx) to view the preferred concept design.
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South Metro Connect has worked collaboratively with the community to identify the best design and alignment option within the project boundaries that will respect the local environment and still meet the growing traffic demands and associated social issues within the rapidly expanding southern corridor.
The highest levels of community engagement will continue to be maintained for the remainder of the project development phase to ensure sustainable outcomes are achieved through strong collaborative relationships.
Visit the South Metro Connect website (www.southmetroconnect.com.au/Resources/Latest+News/49.aspx) to view the calendar of community information days and workshops that have been held and information on outcomes.
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A review was carried out to examine the strategic fit of the proposed Roe Highway Extension from Kwinana Freeway to Stock Road as part of the road transport network in Perth’s southern metropolitan area.
The findings of the review are available through the Roe Highway Strategic Review Report (78 page PDF 1 MB).
Traffic volume forecasts contained in the report are based on the latest land use information available at the time of the study.
Subsequent forecasts, developed using updated land use information, may vary slightly from those shown in the report.
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has set the level of assessment for the project at Public Environmental Review (PER) with a 12 week public comment period.
The project has also been referred to the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPaC).
The EPA released the PER for the 12 week public comment period on 20 June 2011 with a closing date of 12 September 2011. Please note that the public comment period has now closed.
Visit the South Metro Connect website (www.southmetroconnect.com.au/Environment/Project+Development/default.aspx) to view the PER and other information on the environmental assessment and approvals process.
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Over the last decade the south metropolitan region has experienced extraordinary growth. This growth is set to continue with a number of significant projects scheduled.
Roe Highway Extension will be a significant east-west link in the south west metropolitan transport network, servicing a forecast demand of between 45,000 and 75,000 vehicles per day in 2031 – vehicles that would otherwise be using existing local roads
The extension will:
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Complete the key strategic link in Perth’s road network which connects Reid Highway, Great Northern Highway and Great Eastern Highway in the Midland area to Tonkin Highway, Kwinana Freeway and Stock Road;
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Improve the efficiency and ease traffic on parallel east-west roads such as South Street and Leach Highway, and also on Kwinana Freeway between Roe and Leach Highways;
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Improve safety and reduce traffic congestion within the regional road network;
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Provide better access for residents and road users in the Cities of Cockburn and Melville to Kwinana Freeway, Bibra Drive, North Lake Road and Stock Road;
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Allow for improved access to the Murdoch Activity Centre, including the future Fiona Stanley Hospital;
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Provide improved access to the Fremantle Inner Harbour;
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Form part of the key freight route to the proposed Outer Harbour and the expanding Kwinana industrial area; and
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Remove trucks from the residential areas along Leach Highway between Stock Road and Kwinana Freeway, which will improve safety, reduce noise and improve the general amenity in this area.
For additional information about the project, please contact South Metro Connect.
Website: www.southmetroconnect.com.au
Project Information Line: 1800 132 572
Enquiries email: enquiries@southmetroconnect.com.au
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