EastLink WA

EastLink WA is a culmination of more than 40 years of planning activities between Perth and the Wheatbelt.

It will provide a safer, more efficient route between Perth and Northam, to cater for a future increase in regional and interstate freight movement and projected growth in local population.

Alignment maps

View our alignment maps which reflect the latest plans presented in our My Say Transport engagement website. Further detailed mapping will be provided as the project progresses.

Planning and development

Planning and development is taking place over three years to determine the project scope and involves:

• Design refinement and scoping
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Ultimate design development
• Land reservation identification

This planning and development work is needed to establish a business case and inform future investment decisions.

Construction of Reid Highway interchanges

Construction of grade-separated interchanges along Reid Highway are planned to start over the next few years:

• Altone Road and Daviot Road / Drumpellier Drive - expected to start in 2024. Visit the website. 
• Henley Brook Avenue (currently West Swan Road) - expected to start in 2027.

While the Reid Highway interchanges have been allocated construction funding, the section of the project from Perth to Northam is currently unfunded.

We continue to consult with the community to help inform planning and designs. We will continue to invite feedback on specific issues and at key milestones of the project.

In addition, we are working closely with State Government stakeholders, City of Swan, Shire of Mundaring and Shire of Northam to ensure the final designs for EastLink WA align with future planned development.

While the My Say Transport interactive map and survey is now closed for comment, you can continue to provide feedback by contacting us on 138 138 or email enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au.

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Environment and heritage

The EastLink WA project will need to comply with all State and Federal government regulatory frameworks. This will include seeking environmental approval under the State’s Environmental Protection Act 1986, and the Commonwealth’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999.

Noise

The project will be assessed in accordance with the Western Australian Planning Commission’s Road and Rail Noise Policy (State Planning Policy 5.4).

Noise monitoring and modelling will be conducted in the next phase of the project to understand current and future noise along the proposed route. Noise studies take into account a wide range of factors including predicted traffic volumes.

Ways to mitigate noise will be considered in preliminary designs. These may include noise barriers and road surfacing treatments to reduce noise where practicable.

Aboriginal culture and heritage

Consultation with Traditional Owners on Aboriginal culture and heritage is an important part of this project and is required under the Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) and future Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act (2021).

Aboriginal heritage surveys have been undertaken, along with engagement and consultation with Traditional Owners for the Reid Highway interchanges that are funded for construction.

We will continue to consult with Whadjuk, Yued and Ballardong Elders and communities to codesign an Aboriginal Engagement Framework for the project.

We will continue to consult with Whadjuk, Yued and Ballardong Elders and communities to codesign an Aboriginal Engagement Framework for the project. The framework will be a roadmap for ongoing engagement to ensure positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities, well after the project is completed.

We have been working with stakeholders to assess the project’s footprint and where effort and resources are best placed to achieve sustainable outcomes.

This consultation resulted in developing goals and solutions for the following focus areas:

• How can we minimise the footprint of this infrastructure?
• How do we protect the environment in the project area?
• How do we value people?
• How do we design for the future?
• How do we leverage economic development?

Targets were then developed to assist in achieving best practice and good sustainable outcomes for the project.

These targets will help to guide decision making and identify opportunities during future project phases.

An Annual Sustainability Report has been produced covering the work we have undertaken in the 2020-21 financial year. The report explores the economic, environmental and social initiatives we have or will be implementing on the project.

Landscape and design

Our vision for EastLink WA is that it will form Perth's primary eastern connection and entry, showcasing the character of the corridor, providing sensitive road infrastructure that enhances the road user experience and journey.

The Urban and Landscape Design for EastLink WA aligns with the principles of the Australian Urban Design Protocol, which is focused on three key areas - Leadership & Governance, People, and Place.

Studies on landscape and design are being undertaken by the project team that take into account the look and feel of the route and considers access and connectivity, including signage to direct road users into towns.

A number of urban landscape and design opportunities being considered are summarised here. 

One area we are investigating is the proposed road alignment close to the Kep Track between Wundowie and Clackline. We understand the Kep Track is important to the local community and visitors to the Mundaring and Northam regions.

Project overview and updates

• Project Update - November 2022 - PDF (255 KB)
• Project Update - April 2022 - PDF (321 KB)
• Project Update - January 2022 - PDF (309 KB)
• Project Update - December 2021 - PDF (360 KB)
• Project Update - October 2021 - PDF (870 KB)
• Project Update - August 2021 - PDF (510 KB)
• Project Overview - June 2021 - PDF (212 KB)

Maps

• Reid Highway and Roe Highway Alignment Map - PDF (2.09 MB)
• Roe Highway to Gidgegannup Alignment Map - PDF (1.89 MB)
• Gidgegannup to Northam Alignment Map - PDF (2.92 MB)
• Reid Highway and Roe Highway - PDF (3 MB)
• Proposed Perth Adelaide National Highway - PDF (376 KB)

Project information

• What we heard summary report, November 2022 - PDF (8.61 MB)
• Access and Connectivity Information Sheet, November 2022 - PDF (1.64 MB)
• Project Benefits Information Sheet, November 2022 - PDF (493 KB)
• Urban Landscaping Design Opportunities - June 2022 - PDF (376 KB)
• What we've heard from the community, December 2021 - PDF (649 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions, December 2021 - PDF (235 KB)
• Sustainability Targets - PDF (546 KB)
• Sustainability Focus Areas - PDF (1.0 MB)
• Sustainability Report 2021 - PDF (3 MB)
• Project Lifecycle: From Planning to Operations - PDF (1.44 MB)

Funding

There is $20 million allocated to progress planning and development. The State and Australian Governments have each committed $10 million, which incorporates the preparation of a business case by Main Roads.

Funding for the construction of grade separated interchanges along Reid Highway at Altone Road, and at Daviot Road / Drumpellier Drive has been committed. This $225 million project is jointly funded (50% each) by the State and Australian Governments.

$175 million in funding has also been committed by the State and Australian Governments (50% each) for a grade separated interchange on Reid Highway at Henley Brook Avenue (currently West Swan Road).

While the Reid Highway interchanges have been allocated construction funding, the section of the project from the Swan River to Northam is currently unfunded.