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❓ Question seeks information on potential delays to the Outback Way sealing project, specifically regarding timelines, briefings, and communication with the Commonwealth. The answer confirms delays, pushing completion to 2032.

AnsweredQoN 404Legislative Council

Asked

12 August 2025

Member

Hon Anthony Spagnolo

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the sealing of the Western Australian (WA) section of the Outback Way (Great Central Road), and to the WA Government’s publicly stated commitment of $100 million and a projected completion date of 2030, and I ask: (a) is the Premier aware of any changes to the projected completion date for sealing the WA section of the Outback Way since the joint funding announcement in 2022; (b) if yes to (a), what is the revised timeline, and what were the original completion targets; (c) has the Premier’s office received any briefings outlining reasons for delays or recommending changes to the delivery schedule; (d) if yes to (c), will the Premier table those briefings or provide a summary of their findings; (e) if no to (c), why not; (f) has the WA Government corresponded with, or met with, the Commonwealth Government at any time since 2022 regarding an extension, amendment, or rescheduling of funding for the Outback Way; and (g) if yes to (f), will the Premier table that correspondence?

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Answered

16 September 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport

Response time

9 days

(a)-(g) The Commonwealth and State Governments are receiving regular updates on the complexities and current timelines for the project. Sealing is planned to be completed in stages through to 2032.

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