The Cook Labor Government is investing in practical, targeted upgrades to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support local infrastructure in Rockingham and surrounding areas, including:

• Widening the Kwinana Freeway in both directions, putting an end to gridlock and improving travel times for thousands of daily commuters.
• $75 million investment in the NeoSmelt project in East Rockingham to build Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace, turning Pilbara iron ore into low-emission iron and boosting local industry.
• $10 million delivered to Woodside Energy’s H2Perth hydrogen refuelling project in Rockingham—creating local jobs and supporting clean energy innovation.
• $5 million to bust congestion for workers commuting to Kwinana and Henderson, with upgrades at Rockingham Road intersections with Mason Road and Beard Street.
• $2 million for accident reduction and congestion management at the busy Ennis Avenue and Dixon Road intersection.
• $750,000 for the Palm Beach West Boat Ramp, delivering a new ramp and jetty, better lighting, vehicle access upgrades, and new pedestrian paths.
• $540,000 for improved safety at the Malibu Road and Read Street intersection, addressing local traffic risks.
• Funded upgrades to key intersections along Read Street, including Chalgrove/Centaurus and Council/Cygnus, with additional improvements planned at Patterson Road, Commodore Drive, and Swinstone Street.
• Lower speed limits and new signage at school children’s crossings, enhancing safety for students at Safety Bay Senior High School, Kolbe Catholic College, Bungaree Primary School, and Safety Bay Primary School.

We're also delivering record investment in infrastructure and transport across Western Australia—boosting economic growth, improving safety, and cutting costs for commuters.

From regional highways to metropolitan rail, our Government is upgrading the infrastructure that connects our communities. Major rail projects are reshaping Perth’s public transport network, with METRONET delivering new stations, extended lines, and thousands of local jobs. Across WA, we are investing in safer roads, stronger bridges, and better freight connections to support industries and create opportunities for local economies.

We're making public transport more accessible and affordable than ever before. By reducing public transport fees to one-zone across the Transperth network - meaning commuters pay no more than $2.70 with an autoload Smartrider. 

And right across WA, we’re upgrading roads, fixing bottlenecks, and improving safety for all road users. These upgrades are not only reducing travel times but are also making our transport network safer and more sustainable for the future.

The Cook Labor Government is delivering real results—investing where it counts, and building a stronger, safer, and more connected community.