Tracey Roberts (Pearce, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The community in my electorate of Pearce welcomes federal government Black Spot funding that will improve safety on our local roads. The funding totals more than $2.3 million across three important projects in Pearce. Safety will be improved at intersections in Landsdale, Merriwa and Quinns Rocks. There has been $750,000 committed to improving traffic flow and safety at the Mirrabooka Avenue and Hepburn Avenue intersection in Landsdale. The works include installing pre-deflection on both Mirrabooka Avenue, approaches to the roundabout and modifying cycle lane ramps. There is $1.5 million allocated for the Hester Avenue and Connolly Drive intersection at Merriwa, where the layout of the two-way roundabout.

Lane separation, cycle paths, pedestrian crossings and lighting will also be improved. There is $132,000 committed to the Marmion Avenue and Pitcairn Entrance intersection in Quinns Rocks, where works have already commenced. This will include upgrades and modifications to median islands and pedestrian crossing points, as well as alterations and renewal of the pedestrian path. The Black Spot Program commits a total of $12.6 million for Western Australian roads and demonstrates the Albanese Labor government's commitment to improving road safety for our community. I love that our government listens to and cares about our local communities.