$10.7B infrastructure investment revealed in WA Budget

The Western Australian Government’s 2025/26 State Budget includes a $10.7 billion investment in transport infrastructure over the next four years, aiming to increase connectivity and accessibility, all while reducing congestion.

Key road upgrades that will receive new or additional funding include works to widen and upgrade the Kwinana Freeway ($700 million), the Reid Highway-Erindale Road Grade Separation ($450 million), as well as more funding to support the Regional Road Safety Program that aims to rollout upgrades on local government roads ($250 million). Upgrades to the Wanneroo Road Corridor will also receive $36 million worth of funding.

More funding ($107 million) will also support the expansion of the current ferry service on the Swan River, on top of a further $103 million to deliver a full transition of buses to an electric fleet. This transition will also benefit from a $83 million investment into the production of electric buses and ferries in Western Australia.

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Further funding for improvements to the South Coast Highway ($25 million), Northam Pithara Road realignment ($25 million) and new SufCAT bus service ($18 million) was also announced.

Public transport was also a winner, with $152 million going towards the delivery of the Suburban Flat Fare, as well as $10 million to keep public transport free for students in 2026. $152 million was also announced to establish the new suburban flat fare across the Transperth and Transregional public transport networks.

Premier Roger Cook said the Budget aims to deliver the infrastructure needed to grow several key industries and services across the state.

“We want to ensure that no matter where you live in our suburbs, towns, regional centres, and remote communities – all Western Australians have access to the infrastructure and services they need in stronger, more resilient communities,” Cook said.

To read the full Budget overview, click here.