Question regarding the progress of strategic planning studies and business cases for several major road infrastructure projects in WA, as outlined in the State Infrastructure Strategy - Implementation Progress Report 2024. The answer indicates progress with planning control areas.

AnsweredQoN 1098Legislative Council
Asked
11 December 2025
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

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I refer to the State Infrastructure Strategy - Implementation Progress Report 2024 , and I ask: (a) what is the status of the Western Australian Government action "Investigate the feasibility of long-term projects including West Coast Highway; Scarborough; Canning Highway; Applecross; Orrong Road; the Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton planning study; and the Busselton Outer Bypass", described with the deliverables: (i) preparation of strategic planning studies and business cases for: (A) West Coast Highway, Scarborough? (B) Canning Highway, Applecross? (C) Orrong Road? (D) Brand and North West Coastal Highways?

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Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
Response time
5 days
(a)
A.                Planning Control Area Approved
B.                 Planning Control Area Approved
C.                 Planning Control area Approved
D.                Planning is Underway

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