Main Roads Western Australia

We have made a significant contribution towards the Transport Portfolio spending with Aboriginal businesses, which has now exceeded the State Government's target of awarding $700 million in contracts to Aboriginal businesses—achieving this milestone 18 months ahead of schedule! Since the 2021-22 financial year, Aboriginal businesses have undertaken $532 million worth of works, representing 7% of the total spending on major infrastructure projects. A notable example of this is the engagement of Kardan Construction to deliver the Matagarup Bridge Activities Operating Premises and Café Project. Through utilisation of the Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Business Directory and its collaboration with Supply Nation, which verifies the Aboriginal ownership of businesses, over 440 Aboriginal businesses have secured work within the Transport Portfolio since the 2021-22 financial year. https://brnw.ch/21wPBWt

🎉 What a year it’s been at Main Roads! 2024 has been a year distinguished by numerous significant achievements. We have introduced new technologies, completed returning our road maintenance functions back in house, continued work on improving the road network throughout the state with record investment in WA’s road network, plus we’ve delivered major projects including: ✔️ Menang Drive – Albany Ring Road ✔️ Wilman Wadandi Highway - Bunbury Outer Ring Road ✔️ Boorloo Bridge – Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges ✔️ Smart Freeway Mitchell Southbound ✔️ New Brooking Channel Bridge ✔️ Hedland Road and Rail Safety Improvements As the year comes to an end, take a look at what has been happening at Main Roads in 2024! 👇

🎉 The new Smart Freeway Mitchell Southbound is being switched on this Sunday, 22 December! The new technology on Mitchell Freeway southbound from Hester Avenue to Vincent Street includes: 🚦 Co-ordinated ramp signals on all 16 southbound on-ramps ❌ Overhead electronic signs displaying speed limits and temporary lane closures in response to changes in traffic conditions ⚠️ Electronic message boards advising drivers of road conditions ahead 🚗 Emergency stopping bays for breakdowns and incidents 💡 Other technologies to allow for the safe operational management of the freeway The introduction of this technology on Mitchell Freeway southbound aims to increase safety, improve efficiency, and enhance the reliability of the road transport network. To find out more about Smart Freeways and how they work in WA visit, https://lnkd.in/gfKyDh-K

The New Brooking Channel Bridge opened a month ago, just 156 days after the old bridge was demolished! 🧱👷♀️ The new two-lane bridge is an essential addition to the Great Northern Highway, improving safety and strengthening supply chain resilience in the north of the state. 🛣 Importantly, this project has been built in partnership with the local community, with 170 local workers getting involved in construction, as well as structured training and mentoring programs. 🛠

The Tonkin Gap Project and Associated Works has continued to be acknowledged for its excellence in sustainability, construction, and community initiatives. In the last six months, the project achievements have been recognised in several local and national industry awards: 🥇 ‘Best Civil Engineering Works’ for projects valued over $100 million at the Master Builders Awards 🥇 Winner of the category ‘Project Value over $150 million’ at the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) WA Earth Awards 🥇 Winner of the category ‘Project Value over $150 million’ at the CCF National Earth Awards The project was fast-tracked to help drive the COVID-19 economic recovery, delivered two major projects under the one contract. Through the collaborative efforts between Main Roads and the Public Transport Authority, the Project removed a well-known traffic bottleneck, improved traffic flow and safety and enhanced facilities for cyclists, pedestrians, and the community, along with rail-enabling works for the METRONET’s Morley-Ellenbrook Line. To find out more about this fantastic project, visit https://brnw.ch/21wPhgR

The New Fitzroy River Bridge has taken out 'Project of the Year' at the National 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards! 🥇 The Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements and expertise of engineering in Australia. This also follows the project being recognised as the WA Project of the Year in September. Judges highlighted the exceptional speed of delivery, innovative engineering methods, and the significant impact it has had on both the local community and the wider industry. The Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding engineering achievements across Australia, and this win is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of all involved in the project. For more information on this completed project, visit https://lnkd.in/g-fDAs3v

Today we celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)! The 2024 WA theme “Confident, Capable, and Creative: Come with Me," highlights the strength, resilience, and capability of people with disabilities. Since 2023, Main Roads is proud to hold a Disability Confident Recruiter accreditation, making it easier for people with disability to join our workforce while making a genuine impact for change by making accessibility a key element of recruitment. Celebrate with us as we light up our bridges and other assets tonight to celebrate IDPwD!

We are excited to get to work with our deliberative panel to set a vision for the future of Orrong Road! This innovative engagement process will involve four days of panel deliberations between November 2024 and March 2025, with day one on November 30, facilitated by the team at Aha! Consulting. The panel will review a range of factors including heritage, environment, innovation in transport and cost as they consider the future of Orrong Road. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gVyd4hXG

Many of us remember that first spark—a subject in school that lit up our curiosity. For Caroline Carabott, it was technology, a passion that seemed out of reach at a time when women in male-dominated fields faced more barriers. Today, Caroline is a Project Manager Development at Main Roads Western Australia, combining her passion with purpose, overcoming challenges, and redefining her career.💡 Caroline’s journey shows us five steps to reigniting that spark and making room for what truly inspires us. 🔑 Head to work180com to read more about how Caroline followed her passion and thrived 🔗 https://lnkd.in/geTWWPQX #WORK180EndorsedEmployer #WomenInSTEM #CareerJourney #CareerInspiration #Engineering #CareerGrw

🚌 RIDE WITH PRIDE 🚌 🌈Teams from across Main Roads, the Public Transport Authority, and the Department of Transport celebrated visibility across our State’s transport network showing that everyone is welcome however they engage with our transport services. 🚨 Led by a Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Escort and backed up by the Transperth Rainbow Bus we went with a theme that demonstrated that no matter the roads you drive on, the licence you hold, or the bus, train, or ferry you jump on – you can RIDE WITH PRIDE right across the whole of Western Australia. 🙌🏼 For the third consecutive year the Transport Portfolio was one of 106 floats and more than 5000 other marchers through the streets of Northbridge supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.