❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about crash statistics and remediation plans for the Great Eastern Highway following the RAC's 'Risky Roads Survey'. The Minister responds with crash data and details of a $250 million upgrade project.
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I refer to the RAC 'Risky Roads Survey 2024/25', and the results in relation to the top 10 risky roads in regional Western Australia, and I ask: (a) for the Great Eastern Highway at the Lakes to Coolgardie sections: (i) how many serious crashes occurred at the identified locations in 2024; (ii) how many fatal crashes occurred at the identified locations in 2024; and (iii) noting that the road was also listed in the 2022 'Risky Roads' summary, what steps have been taken, or are being planned, to remediate risk along the identified area?
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Answered
13 August 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
7 days
a)
(i-ii) On this 500 kilometre section of highway there were thirteen serious crashes, five of which were fatalities
(iii) $250 million has been allocated by the State and Commonwealth Governments for upgrades to Great Eastern Highway between Coates Gully in the Wheatbelt and Coolgardie in Goldfields Esperance region. Work is underway on this project and continuing through to 2027 / 28.
(i-ii) On this 500 kilometre section of highway there were thirteen serious crashes, five of which were fatalities
(iii) $250 million has been allocated by the State and Commonwealth Governments for upgrades to Great Eastern Highway between Coates Gully in the Wheatbelt and Coolgardie in Goldfields Esperance region. Work is underway on this project and continuing through to 2027 / 28.
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