Roads 2025 South West Road Development Strategy - walga

SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 1

CONTENTSROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY .............................................................................1THE SOUTH WEST REGION.................................................................................................................1STATE ROADS ......................................................................................................................................4BANNISTER - MARRADONG ROAD...........................................................................................5BOYANUP - CAPEL ROAD..........................................................................................................6BOYANUP - PICTON ROAD ........................................................................................................7BRIDGETOWN - BOYUP BROOK ROAD....................................................................................8BROCKMAN HIGHWAY...............................................................................................................9BUSSELL HIGHWAY (BUNBURY TO CAPEL) .........................................................................10BUSSELL HIGHWAY (CAPEL TO BUSSELTON) .....................................................................11BUSSELL HIGHWAY (BUSSELTON TO AUGUSTA)................................................................12CAVES ROAD ............................................................................................................................13COALFIELDS HIGHWAY ...........................................................................................................14COLLIE - LAKE KING ROAD .....................................................................................................15COLLIE - MUMBALLUP ROAD ..................................................................................................16DONNYBROOK - KOJONUP ROAD..........................................................................................17GOODWOOD ROAD..................................................................................................................19MUIRS ROAD .............................................................................................................................20NEW PERTH – BUNBURY HIGHWAY ......................................................................................22PEMBERTON - NORTHCLIFFE ROAD .....................................................................................23PERTH - BUNBURY HIGHWAY (COCKBURN RD TO PINJARRA RD) ...................................24PERTH - BUNBURY HIGHWAY (PINJARRA RD TO LAKE CLIFTON) ....................................25PERTH - BUNBURY HIGHWAY (LAKE CLIFTON TO BUNBURY)...........................................26PINJARRA ROAD.......................................................................................................................27PINJARRA - WILLIAMS ROAD ..................................................................................................28SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (ARMADALE TO PINJARRA)..................................................29SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (PINJARRA TO ROELANDS)..................................................31SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (ROELANDS TO BUNBURY) ..................................................32SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (BUNBURY TO DONNYBROOK)............................................33SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (DONNYBROOK TO BRIDGETOWN) ....................................34SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (BRIDGETOWN TO MANJIMUP)............................................35SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (MANJIMUP TO DENMARK)...................................................36STEWART ROAD .......................................................................................................................37SUES ROAD...............................................................................................................................38VASSE HIGHWAY......................................................................................................................39LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROADS.........................................................................................................40ALLENVILLE RD, HASTIE RD, LILYDALE RD ROUTE ............................................................41BALINGUP - NANNUP RD .........................................................................................................43BANKSIA RD, DEPIAZZI RD ROUTE........................................................................................44SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYi

BINNINGUP RD..........................................................................................................................45BLACKWOOD AV, ELLIS ST, LEEUWIN RD ROUTE...............................................................46BOODJIDUP RD, CARTERS RD, WALLCLIFFE RD ROUTE...................................................48BORTOLO DR, EXCHEQUER AV ROUTE................................................................................50BOYANUP WEST RD.................................................................................................................51BOYS HOME RD, COLLIE-WILLIAMS RD ROUTE...................................................................52BOYUP BROOK - ARTHUR RIVER RD.....................................................................................53BRIDGETOWN-NANNUP RD, MARANUP FORD RD, FIVE GATES RD,SOUTHAMPTON RD ROUTE ..........................................................................................54BUNBURY CBD ROADS............................................................................................................56BUNKER BAY RD, NATURALISTE TCE, MEELUP BEACH RD, EAGLE BAY RD,CAPE NATURALISTE RD ROUTE ..................................................................................60BURNSIDE RD, COOLUP EAST RD ROUTE ...........................................................................62BUSSELL HIGHWAY ROUTE....................................................................................................64CAPEL – PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH LINK, ROE RD ROUTE ..........................................65CARCOOLA AVE........................................................................................................................67CASUARINA DR.........................................................................................................................68CENTAUR RD ............................................................................................................................69CHANNYBEARUP RD................................................................................................................70CLIFTON RD ..............................................................................................................................71COLLIE - DARDANUP ROUTE ..................................................................................................72COMMONAGE RD .....................................................................................................................74CORBALUP RD, MAYANUP-TONERBRIDGE RD, WINGEBELLUP RD ROUTE....................75CORONATION RD, PEPPERMINT GROVE RD, DORSETT RD ROUTE ................................77COWARAMUP BAY RD .............................................................................................................79CROSSMAN RD, CROSSMAN-DWARDA RD ROUTE.............................................................81CUNDINUP-KIRUP RD, CUNDINUP SOUTH RD, CUNDINUP RD,CUNDINUP WEST RD ROUTE........................................................................................82DAWESVILLE WEST RD ...........................................................................................................84DEL PARK RD ............................................................................................................................85EASTBORNE RD, DIAMOND TREE RD, PEMBERTON NORTH RD ROUTE.........................87EATON DR, HAMILTON RD ROUTE.........................................................................................88ESTUARY RD.............................................................................................................................89ESTUARY DR, JOHNSTON RD ROUTE...................................................................................90FAIRWAY DR .............................................................................................................................91FISHER RD.................................................................................................................................92FOREST GROVE RD .................................................................................................................93FOURACRES RD, BLACK POINT RD, GOVERNOR BROOME RD,SCOTT RIVER RD ROUTE..............................................................................................94GIORGI RD.................................................................................................................................96GRAPHITE RD, CORONATION RD ROUTE.............................................................................97GREENLANDS RD .....................................................................................................................99SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYii

HALLS HEAD RD .....................................................................................................................101HARMANS MILL RD, METRICUP RD, HARMANS SOUTH RD,SOUTH HARMANS RD ROUTE ....................................................................................102HARRIS RD, WATERLOO RD, MARTIN PELUSEY RD, MOORE RD ROUTE......................104HARVEY BYPASS ROUTE ......................................................................................................106HARVEY-QUINDANNING RD, LOWER HOTHAM RD ROUTE ..............................................107HENTY RD................................................................................................................................109HESTER RD .............................................................................................................................110HYNES RD ...............................................................................................................................112JAYES RD, GREENBUSHES BOYUP BROOK RD ROUTE...................................................113JOHNSTON RD ........................................................................................................................114KINGSTON DR .........................................................................................................................115LAKES RD, PATERSON RD, OLD MANDURAH RD, TONKIN DR,NORTH YUNDERUP RD, GORDON RD ROUTE .........................................................117LESCHENAULT DR..................................................................................................................119LESLIE RD................................................................................................................................120LOWRIE RD, BOUNDARY RD, GAVINS RD ROUTE .............................................................122LUCY VICTORIA AVE ..............................................................................................................124MADORA BEACH RD...............................................................................................................125MANDURAH CBD ROADS......................................................................................................126MANJIMUP – CRANBROOK ROUTE ......................................................................................129MANJIMUP – WINDY HARBOUR ROUTE ..............................................................................130MARRIOTT RD .........................................................................................................................131MCLARTY RD, PEELWOOD PD ROUTE ................................................................................132MELROS BEACH RD ...............................................................................................................133MIDDLETON RD.......................................................................................................................134MILLS RD .................................................................................................................................135MOKERDILLUP RD ..................................................................................................................136MORNINGTON RD, GASTALDO RD, PATSTONE RD, COLLIE TALLANALLA RD,HARRIS RIVER RD, VICTOR MUNT RD ROUTE .........................................................137MOWEN RD, ROSA BROOK RD .............................................................................................139MYALUP BEACH RD................................................................................................................141NANGA RD, NANGA BROOK RD, ZIG ZAG RD, WAGERUP-WILLOWDALE RD,WILLOWDALE RD, TALLANALLA NORTH RD ROUTE ...............................................142NORTH WALPOLE RD, BRIDGE RD ROUTE.........................................................................144OLD BUNBURY RD..................................................................................................................145OLD COAST RD, PARIS RD, DITCHINGHAM RD ..................................................................147OLD VASSE RD .......................................................................................................................149POWERHOUSE RD, PIAVANINI RD, CARDIFF-MCALINDEN RD ROUTE ...........................150PREMIER RD ...........................................................................................................................151PRESTON BEACH RD.............................................................................................................152REDGATE RD ..........................................................................................................................153SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYiii

SANDHILLS – BROOKHAMPTON ROUTE .............................................................................154SOLDIERS RD..........................................................................................................................155SOUTH YUNDERUP RD, YUNDERUP RD .............................................................................156SPRINGALL RD........................................................................................................................157THOMAS ST, SIMMONS RD ROUTE......................................................................................158TIMS THICKET RD...................................................................................................................159TUART DR, LAYMAN RD, LUDLOW HITHERGREEN RD, TUTUNUP RD ROUTE ..............160TWEED RD, WINNIJUP RD ROUTE .......................................................................................162UPPER CAPEL RD...................................................................................................................164VITTORIA RD, DODSON RD ROUTE .....................................................................................166VLAM RD, BUSHBY RD, HAMELIN BAY RD ROUTE.............................................................168WANJEEP ST ...........................................................................................................................170WELLINGTON DAM RD, FALCON RD ROUTE ......................................................................171WILDWOOD RD, VASSE YALLINGUP RD, YELVERTON RD ROUTE..................................173WILGA EAST RD, CAMBALLAN RD, GRIMWADE-WILGA RD, OFFER RD,WILGA RD, GREENBUSHES-BOYUP BROOK RD ROUTE ........................................175YALLINGUP BEACH RD ..........................................................................................................177SERVICE LEVELS .............................................................................................................................179ROAD NUMBERING SYSTEM...........................................................................................................180RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICLE (RAV) NETWORKS ...................................................................181SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYiv

ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe Roads 2020 Regional Road Development Strategies, released during 1997 and 1998,were an initiative of the 1992 Memorandum of Understanding between the StateGovernment and the Western Australian Local Government Association, then known as theWestern Australian Municipal Association. The Memorandum of Understanding requiresthat the road development strategies be reviewed at five yearly intervals to assess theeffects of changing circumstances.The Roads 2025 Regional Road Development Strategy, for the South West Region,constitutes the first review of the Roads 2020 Regional Road Development Strategy. LocalGovernments, within the South West Region, were consulted and engaged in the process ofreviewing and defining the Roads 2025 road network. A map displaying the Roads 2025road network for the South West Region is displayed at Page 3.This strategy document presents the Roads 2025 road network in two parts: State Roadsand Local Government Roads. Road development strategies for the State Roads are basedupon the strategies defined in Main Roads’ Road Asset Planning Investment Database.Local Governments reviewed and updated the road development strategies for the LocalGovernment Roads.THE SOUTH WEST REGIONThe South West Region of Western Australia occupies the beautiful south-west corner of theState, facing the Indian and Southern Ocean and covers an area of 23,998 squarekilometres. The rugged coastline, world-class surfing, caves and wineries, are some of thevisitor attractions that have credited the Region as one of the most popular touristdestinations outside Perth.The South West Region consists of 12 local government areas, including the City of Bunburyand the Shires of Harvey, Collie, Dardanup, Capel, Busselton, Augusta-Margaret River,Nannup, Manjimup, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Boyup Brook and Donnybrook-Balingup. Inrecent times, rapid population growth has been experienced around Bunbury, Busselton andMargaret River. There were 140,846 people living in the South West Region in 2005, thelargest resident population of Western Australia's nine regions. The South West currentlymakes up 7 % of the State's population and 26 % of the regional population. Over the past10 years to 2005, the South West's population grew at an average annual rate of 2.5 %,exceeding both the State and regional averages.The South West has the most diverse regional economy in Western Australia and is wellpositioned to capitalise on this diversity. It has abundant mineral deposits, rich native andplantation forests and good agricultural soils, as well as substantial manufacturing,commercial, retail, construction and tourism industries.Tourism makes a valuable contribution to the regional economy and there is an expectationthat the sector will continue to grow in importance in terms of income and employment. TheSouth West Region offers a wide range of both natural attractions and outdoor activities. Ithas a coastline with some of the best surfing beaches in the State, magnificent forestedareas and established wine regions.The combination of a relatively large population base, significant mining, timber andagricultural industries, and easy access to Perth and other markets, has allowed the SouthWest's manufacturing sector to flourish. A diverse array of manufacturing activities includesmajor mineral resource developments, agricultural processing plants, and a variety ofcottage industries meeting the demands of the resident and tourist population. MineralSOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 1

extraction, processing and associated manufacturing make a large contribution to the SouthWest's economy. The Region contributes 5% of the State's total mineral production by value.Major mineral commodities produced in the Region are alumina, coal and mineral sands(including zircon). The manufacturing of titanium dioxide pigment and silicon are alsosignificant mineral related industries.The South West's fertile soils, high rainfall and proximity to Perth provide the basis for a widerange of agricultural industries. Despite crop diversification, the South West remains animportant source of vegetable produce for the State. The South West Region continues to bethe State's prime producer of certain crops. Although most vegetables are sold on the Perthmarket, an increasing share is exported to South East Asia.The wine industry in the South West experienced strong growth over the decade and isrecognised as a world-class premium wine producing region. The Region is the largest wineproducing area in Western Australia and as such it hosts the majority of the State's wineriesand wine labels (winemaking contracted out).The establishment and growth of plantation timber and the development of timber productsare growing industries in the South West. The South West Region's hardwood forests,softwood plantations and tree farms produce a diverse resource suitable for value addinginto a wide range of forest products. Given the policy change in relation to native forests,plantations of hardwood and softwood are now supplying a greater share of total timberproduction.Although the fishing industry is small compared to other industries in the South West Region,it is an important contributor to the regional economy, with a number of commercial fleetsoperating out of Augusta, Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough, Walpole and Windy Harbour.The majority of the South West Region's finfish catch consisted of shark, mullet, whiting,herring, dhufish and snapper. Widely practised by both residents and visitors, recreationalfishing and diving are very important contributors to the local economy. Aquaculture in theRegion is dominated by the production of marron.The South West Region has an extensive road network. Main road links to the north are viathe South Western Highway and Old Coast Road. The South Western Highway also formspart of National Route 1 traversing the Shire of Manjimup to the City of Albany in the GreatSouthern Region.The Coalfields Highway runs east from the South Western Highway at Roelands, throughCollie and intersects with the Albany Highway at West Arthur (Wheatbelt Region). TheBussell Highway runs south of Bunbury providing access to the Shires of Busselton andAugusta-Margaret River. While the road network is in good condition, the deregulation of thetransport industry, industry development and an increasing population is placing pressure onthe road system.Rapid population growth along the coast, together with increasing volumes of tourists andfreight vehicles, has led to increasing traffic volumes on the north-south roads and generateda need for traffic to bypass for better access and travel times between Bunbury and Perth.Resource developments, in particular, dictate a need to upgrade some of the road networkby new alignments, bypass roads and provision of overtaking lanes. Planning andenvironmental approvals are in place for the Peel Deviation. The Greater Bunbury RegionPlan incorporates a Bunbury Outer Ring road, which will connect the five major roads thatlead into Bunbury - the Australind Bypass, South Western Highway, Picton-Boyanup Road,North Boyanup Road and Bussell Highway. The road will cater for increasing volumes ofcommuter, tourist and commercial traffic coming to Bunbury, and travelling to areas furthersouth.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2


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BANNISTER - MARRADONG ROAD(M003)Shire of BoddingtonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBannister-Marradong Road links Albany Highway and Pinjarra-Williams Road for regionaltraffic. It provides inter-town access to Boddington from Perth via Albany Highway and fromMandurah and Pinjarra via Pinjarra-Williams Road. The road provides access for trafficservicing the gold mine at Boddington.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety by selective improvements to road geometry.Increase freight efficiency by bridge strengthening.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 5

BOYANUP - PICTON ROAD(M052)City of Bunbury (C), Shire of Capel, Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe Boyanup-Picton Road forms part of a route providing inter-town access betweenDardanup, Boyanup and Busselton via Capel. The road serves as a commuter linkconnecting Picton industrial area with Dardanup, Boyanup, Donnybrook and areas furthersouth. It is an important heavy haulage link for freight from the south into the Picton industrialarea. It also provides a link for northbound traffic to either the South Western Highway or thePerth-Bunbury Highway.DEVELOPMENT NEEDA high proportion of serious crashes are single vehicles hitting trees. This problem can bepartially addressed by seal widening and improving the clear zones. The provision ofovertaking lanes on the road will help improve transport efficiency and safety by reducingdriver frustration.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove the road current traffic safety level by increasing seal and shoulder widths, andselectively improving road geometry.Improve the ride comfort level by upgrading the road surfaces with high roughness.Provide for the safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders to 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 7

BRIDGETOWN - BOYUP BROOK ROAD(M006)Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Shire of Boyup BrookLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBridgetown-Boyup Brook Road forms part of an inter-regional route from Leeuwin-Naturaliste to Kojonup. It provides inter-town access between Bridgetown and Boyup Brook.The road gives access to agricultural properties and some timber plantations.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe development of timber plantations around Boyup Brook will increase volumes of timbercartage. Tourist traffic is also expected to grow.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety by increasing shoulder widths, and selective improvements to roadgeometry.Improve ride comfort level by upgrading road surfaces with high roughness.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 8

BROCKMAN HIGHWAY(M027)Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, Shire of NannupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBrockman Road gives access to the southern Leeuwin-Naturaliste area from the upperGreat Southern Region. It provides for tourist, commuter and freight traffic between the smalltowns in the lower South West. The route provides for the heavy haulage of timber andmineral sands. A part of the route is identified as a strategic freight and tourist route.DEVELOPMENT NEEDHeavy vehicle use on the road is expected to increase as timber and mining industriesexpand. Tourist traffic is also expected to grow. A high proportion of serious crashes on thistype of road are single vehicles hitting trees. This problem can be partially addressed by sealwidening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYRoad safety can be increased by increasing shoulder widths, reconstructing areas with highpavement roughness, and selectively improving road geometry.Increase freight efficiency by bridge strengthening/widening, and constructing overtakinglanes.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 9

BUSSELL HIGHWAY (BUNBURY TO CAPEL)(H043)City of Bunbury, Shire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBussell Highway forms part of an inter-regional route for tourist, commuter and freight trafficbetween the Metropolitan, the Peel, and South West regions. The road has been identifiedas a strategic freight, tourist and inter-town route. It provides inter-town access betweenBunbury, Capel and Busselton. The road allows access to the tourist attractions andsurrounding agricultural areas.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road carries a mix of traffic with high growth rates and traffic volumes that increase tomore than twice the average during peak holiday periods. Separation of through traffic fromlocal traffic is required and the elimination of direct access, wherever possible, is desirablefor safety reasons. Future construction of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road will result in lowertraffic volumes north of Gelorup. The provision of walking and cycling facilities is alsorequired (1.5m sealed shoulders).DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYMaintain current service levels.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 10

BUSSELL HIGHWAY (CAPEL TO BUSSELTON)(H043)Shire of Busselton, Shire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBussell Highway forms part of an inter-regional route connecting Metropolitan, the Peel, andSouth West regions. Bussell Highway provides access between Bunbury, Capel, Busselton,and Margaret River. It has been identified as a strategic freight, tourist and inter-town route.DEVELOPMENT NEEDBussell Highway carries a mix of traffic with increasing user rates and is catering for trafficvolumes that more than double during peak holiday periods. To improve safety, theseparation of through traffic from local traffic is required. Eliminating direct access to theroad, wherever possible is desirable for road user safety.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety, townsite amenity and travel times by upgrading some sections to adual carriageway.Improve the efficiency of freight by bridge widening.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 11

BUSSELL HIGHWAY (BUSSELTON TO AUGUSTA)(H043)Shire of Busselton, Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe Bussell Highway forms part of an inter-regional route connecting Metropolitan, the Peel,and South West regions. This road provides access to surrounding tourist, agricultural andviticultural industries. It is a major access road to the tourist towns of Margaret River andAugusta, providing access to the various tourist attractions in the Leeuwin-NaturalistCorridor. The road has been identified as a strategic tourist drive.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe tourist industry is expected to grow in the region. Margaret River is developing into amajor centre with Bussell Highway as the major access road to both the town and thesurrounding tourist, agricultural and viticultural industries. Traffic has been growing at around6% perr annum over the past decade south of Margaret River. A high proportion of seriouscrashes on this road are single vehicles hitting trees. The frequency and severity of crashescan be addressed, in part, by seal widening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove safety and the amenity of Margaret River townsite and reduce travel times.Increase freight efficiency by bridge widening.Improve safety and traffic flow to Margaret River by widening seal, improving clear zones,and the provision of passing lanes.Provide for the safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders to a width of 1.5m.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 12

CAVES ROAD(M043)Shire of Busselton, Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCaves Road serves the tourist centres of Dunsborough and Yallingup and provides accessto the various tourist attractions along the western side of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge.The road itself is one of Western Australia's most attractive and popular scenic drives. It isalso an alternative to Bussell Highway for traffic travelling to Augusta. The road betweenBusselton and Yallingup carries a mix of tourists and local traffic, including farm and lightindustry. It provides access to wine growing areas.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe cape to cape area is developing rapidly and traffic growth is expected to continue at ahigh rate. Caves Road should not be used as a major arterial road as there is a high volumeof traffic entering and exiting the road.Any improvements to the road should be undertaken in a manner which preserves thescenic character of the route. The “Caves Road Management Strategy” document providesstrategies for traffic safety, landscape management and signage.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove safety and amenity without destroying the scenic attractiveness of the road, byselective widening of seal and shoulder width, and improving road geometry.Provide an alternative route to Dunsborough and Yallingup, to take through traffic away fromslower local traffic.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 13

COALFIELDS HIGHWAY(H045)Shire of Collie, Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCoalfields Highway provides an efficient transport link between Perth, Bunbury and theCollie industrial area. The road is identified as a strategic freight and inter town route. Itprovides interregional access between the South West, the Port of Bunbury, and theWheatbelt region. The road links a bauxite mine at Worsley and coal mining at Collie andprovides access to both Bunbury and Perth from these towns. It also provides tourist accessto the Wellington Dam.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe expansion of a power generation and coal production plant in Collie will increase trafficusage. In the longer term this link may become part of a future connection to the EasternStates, via Norseman. Therefore, land along the road may need to be reserved for a dualcarriageway. Walking and cycling facilities may also need to be provided alongside the road.The intersection of Coalfields Hwy and the South Western Hwy has not been designed foroversized vehicles. It therefore requires modification to ensure oversize vehicles are able touse the intersection with ease and efficiency.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove the safety of traffic by increasing sealed shoulder widths, improving clear zones,selectively improving geometry and providing overtaking lanes.Provide for the safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders to 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 14

COLLIE - LAKE KING ROAD(M037), (SLK 36.35 to SLK 59.69)Shire of CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCollie-Lake King Road is an east-west route that links Albany Highway, Northam-CranbrookRoad, Gorge Rock-Lake Grace Road and Brookton Highway. It provides inter-town accessbetween Bunbury, Collie, Darkan, Wagin, Dumbleyung and Lake Grace. Heavy vehicles usethe road for grain and fertiliser cartage and tourist coaches use this road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTraffic has been growing along the road over the past decade, particularly west of Kulin -Dumbleyung Road and East of Collie. Traffic flow involves a large percentage of heavyvehicles. In the longer term, this link could become part of a future connection to theEastern States via Norseman.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYMaintain driving comfort levels and traffic safety by reconstructing rough/rutted sections ofthe road.Increase road safety by increasing seal and shoulder widths, and by selective improvementsto road geometry.Maintain road safety by replacing/strengthening culverts.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 15

DONNYBROOK - KOJONUP ROAD(M013), (SLK 0.00 to SLK 118.85)Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, Shire of Boyup BrookLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe Donnybrook-Kojonup Road provides transport for agricultural produce and timberplantations. It forms part of an inter-regional route linking the South West, Wheatbelt Southand Great Southern Regions. It might be the future route for the haulage of harvested bluegums, which is a growing industry within the area. The road provides inter-town accessbetween Donnybrook, Boyup Brook, and Kojonup. It also forms part of an importantconnection between the Boyup Brook, Bunbury, and Perth Metropolitan areas.DEVELOPMENT NEEDIncreasing volumes of timber from plantations east of Boyup Brook being transported alongthe route are expected, which will increase the number of heavy vehicles on this road. Heavyvehicles have difficulties negotiating an intersection at the Boyup Brook townsite.Pavement age along the road is a developing concern. There are rising water tables andsalinity levels in the area which may have a negative effect on the pavement.A high proportion of serious crashes are single vehicles hitting trees. This problem can bepartially addressed, by seal widening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYMaintain the road’s current traffic safety level and reduce travel times, by widening the sealwidth and selectively improving road geometry.Increase the efficiency of freight by undertaking bridge strengthening/widening andconstructing overtaking lanes.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 17


GOODWOOD ROAD(M042)Shire of Capel, Shire of Donnybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONGoodwood Road provides access for agricultural and viticultural produce, timber industryand tourist attractions. It provides inter-town access between Capel and Donnybrook.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTourist traffic is expected to grow along the road. Improvements will need to be done in amanner which is sensitive to the scenic nature of the route.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYMaintain current traffic safety level.Reduce travel times by increasing seal and shoulder widths, and selective improvements toroad geometry.Improve ride comfort level by upgrading road surfaces with high pavement roughness.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 19

MUIRS ROAD(M024), (SLK 0.00 to SLK 75.17)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMuirs Road forms part of a route providing access between the Great Southern and SouthWest Regions. The road has been identified as a strategic inter-town route and is developinginto a strategic freight route. The road is an important freight route for the transport of timberfor woodchips and provides service to the agro-forestry industry. Heavy vehicles use theroad as a through road from both the Great Southern and the eastern states to the SouthWest. This road provides inter-town access between Manjimup and Mt Barker, attractingtourist traffic and other light vehicle traffic.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe Main Roads Network through Mount Barker is not continuous and relies on LocalGovernment roads to link Muirs Road and Albany Highway. These roads are belowgeometric standards for the turning movements of the double road trains. The developmentof the timber and wood chipping industry will cause an increase in heavy vehicles. Thiscombined with the developing wine industry in the region and growing tourist traffic,suggests additional overtaking lanes are required.Due to a high proportion of crashes resulting from single vehicles hitting trees, seal wideningand larger clear zones are needed. As this road is likely to become a major inter- regionalroute, the pavement age and strength in some sections is also of concern.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove the traffic safety level, reduce travel times and increase freight efficiency by makingselective improvements to road geometry, the provision of passing lanes, and increasingseal and shoulder widths.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 20


NEW PERTH – BUNBURY HIGHWAYCity of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007In December 2006, construction started on Main Roads’ largest ever single infrastructureproject – the New Perth-Bunbury Highway comprised of the Kwinana Freeway Extensiontogether with the Peel Deviation. The New Perth Bunbury Highway will complete the highstandard inter-regional road link between Perth and the South West, bypassing the heavilypopulated areas in Mandurah and the Dawesville Peninsula, and avoiding the inlandcommunities on the South Western Highway.The New Perth-Bunbury Highway will for the first time provide Western Australian motoristswith a continuous dual carriageway from Perth to the South West. The 70 km of new roadwill extend the dual carriageway from Kwinana Freeway at Safety Bay Road, around theeastern side of the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary to join the existing dual carriageway on theOld Coast Road near Lake Clifton.Interchanges will be constructed at Safety Bay Road, Karnup Road, Paganoni Road, LakesRoad and Pinjarra Road. In the future additional interchanges will be constructed at AnsteyRoad and the Mandurah Entrance Road.Intersections, that will be upgraded to interchanges in the future, will be constructed atBeecham Road, Greenlands Road, Paull Road, Mills Road, Herron Point Road, Old BunburyRoad, Dorsett Road and the Old Coast Road.Bridges will be built to carry the new highway over the Serpentine River, Nambeelup Brook,Murray River / Pinjarra Road, South Yunderup Road, the Murray River floodplain, HarveyRiver and a number of Water Corporation drains. A bridge will be built over the highway atRed Road.The New Perth Bunbury Highway will significantly improve transport connectivity, traveltimes and road safety between the metropolitan area and the growing Peel and South Westregions.The new highway will promote further economic development in the Peel and the SouthWest regions by providing freight and commercial travel with a quick and efficient routelinking the cities of Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury. The New Perth Bunbury Highway will alsoimprove the link to the Bunbury Port, strengthening the Port's position as a viable alternativeto servicing international trade.Once constructed, the New Perth Bunbury Highway will provide a safe, free-flowingalternative route for regional traffic, helping to relieve increasing traffic pressure andcongestion on the existing coastal road and South Western Highway. The new highway willremove much of the regional traffic, including freight vehicles, from heavily populated areasin Mandurah, along the Dawesville Peninsula and through Pinjarra, significantly improvingroad safety and social amenity.Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2009.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 22

PEMBERTON - NORTHCLIFFE ROAD(M036)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe Pemberton-Northcliffe Road forms part of a tourist route between Augusta and Albany.The link goes though the Karri Forest, forming part of the tourist route between Augusta andWalpole. A mix of tourist, commuter and heavy vehicles is using this road. The road servicesthe Northcliffe townsite and provides access to the forest for the timber cartage.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road needs to provide for increasing volumes of tourist and freight traffic, withoutcompromising the road’s scenic values.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety on the road by increasing the entire road seal and shoulder width, andselectively improving road geometry.Improve the ride comfort level of the road by upgrading road surfaces with high pavementroughness.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 23

FUNCTIONPERTH - BUNBURY HIGHWAY (COCKBURN RD TO PINJARRA RD)(H002) (SLK 48.34 to SLK 58.03)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Perth-Bunbury Highway serves the South West Corridor of the Perth metropolitan areaincluding the Kwinana heavy industrial area. It forms part of a route linking Perth and theSouth West region. This section of the road provides a coastal link between Perth andMandurah. The road carries a high percentage of freight traffic destined for the FremantlePort. It has been identified as strategic freight, tourist and inter-town route.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTraffic along this link has been growing at 7% per annum over the past decade north ofMandurah. Traffic is expected to grow rapidly on this link in line with the planned urbanexpansion in the South West corridor. Some of the regional functions of this road will bereplaced by the future extension of Kwinana Freeway.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYMaintain current service levels by routine maintenance works and selective intersectionimprovements.Increase freight efficiency by bridge strengthening.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 24

FUNCTIONPERTH - BUNBURY HIGHWAY (PINJARRA RD TO LAKE CLIFTON)(H002)Shire of Waroona, City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007The Perth-Bunbury Highway enables high-speed vehicle traffic between Perth and Bunbury.The road is an important freight route for all South West road freight (including freshproduce) into the Perth metropolitan area. It serves as access to residents of Lake Cliftonand to the surrounding agricultural areas. This road also provides the main transport link fortourists and other road users between Bunbury and Perth.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThere is a high traffic growth rate on this road due to areas to the south of Mandurah beingrapidly urbanised. Continually growing tourism increases the importance on this section ofroad. The land may need to be protected for six lanes divided, even with the completion ofthe Peel Deviation. Within Mandurah, this road also serves as a district distributor in thelocal road network. There are issues within the urban area, such as congestion, noise andpedestrian safety, particularly due to long weekend and holiday traffic.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove safety and travel times on the road by duplication of the Estuary Bridge andprovision of a six-lane divided Highway on the Mandurah Bypass. Provide for the safety oflong distance cyclists by sealing shoulders 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 25

FUNCTIONPERTH - BUNBURY HIGHWAY (LAKE CLIFTON TO BUNBURY)(H002)City of Bunbury, Shire of Dardanup, Shire of Waroona, Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Perth-Bunbury Highway enables high-speed vehicle traffic between Perth and Bunbury. It isan alternative route to South Western Highway. It is an important freight route for all SouthWest region road freight (including fresh produce) into the Perth metropolitan area. This roadalso provides the main transport link for tourists and other road users between theMetropolitan area and the South West. It also facilitates local movements to the lightindustrial areas and Port in the Bunbury City.DEVELOPMENT NEEDSeal width and road shoulders are narrow and unsatisfactory considering the volume oftraffic using this road. Aging pavement is rough. The relatively high heavy vehicle volume onthe road is incompatible with local traffic.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety by widening and reconstructing the seal and improving the clear zone.Provide for safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders 1.5m wide. Remove throughtraffic from the local traffic network onto the proposed Bunbury Outer Ring Road.Widen and overlay between SLK 112.82 and SLK 139.86 to provide a continuous 9.5m wideseal on original carriageway. Construct and seal single carriageway to a width of 7m with1.5m wide sealed shoulders between SLK 152 and SLK 172, including bridges over theFerguson and Preston Rivers.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 26

PINJARRA ROAD(M023)City of Mandurah, Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONPinjarra Road provides inter-town access between Mandurah and Pinjarra. It also links theSouth Western Highway and Fremantle-Mandurah Road. Pinjarra Road will become a majorroad as Mandurah and Pinjarra grow and the Kwinana Freeway is extended.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTraffic has been growing at around 6% per annum over the past decade, resulting inincreasing congestion at the intersection with Fremantle Road. The Alcoa alumina refineryat Pinjarra is expected to remain in operation for the foreseeable future. Planning isunderway to identify the need for a future bypass at the Pinjarra end of the road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety and capacity by selective improvements to intersections.Improve freight efficiency by bridge strengthening/widening.Provide for safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 27

PINJARRA - WILLIAMS ROAD(M053), (SLK 0.00 to SLK 92.01)Shire of Murray, Shire of Boddington, Shire of WilliamsLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONPinjarra-Williams Road forms part of a route linking Bunbury Highway, South WesternHighway and Albany Highway. It links Mandurah to Albany Highway, providing an east westlink between the South West, Peel, and Wheatbelt Regions for tourist, commuter and freighttraffic. It provides inter-town access between Pinjarra, Boddington, Williams, Narrogin, andMandurah, and to surrounding farming areas. Traffic consists of tourist, commuter andfreight vehicles.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThis road has poor vertical and horizontal geometry as it approaches the rail crossings nearPinjarra. Some sections of the road are only a single lane seal. Narrow seal when used by amix of heavy and passenger vehicles causes safety concerns.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety along the road by increasing shoulder widths, and road seal widths totwo lanes at a total of 7m.Selectively improve the road geometry and provide two passing lanes to increase trafficsafety and efficiency.Increase freight efficiency by undertaking bridge strengthening or widening.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 28

SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (ARMADALE TO PINJARRA)(H009) (SLK 35.52 to SLK 58.05)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe South Western Hwy is part of a route between Perth and Bunbury. The road providesinter-town access between Armadale and Pinjarra, and forms part of a major service routefor alumina works at Pinjarra and further south at Wagerup. The highway is identified as astrategic freight, tourist and inter-town route.South Western Highway between Armadale and Bunbury serves an important function bothas part of an inter-regional freight transport route and also for connecting communities withinthe region. The local connectivity function is important both for the local economy and forsocial cohesion within the region.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe amenity of towns through which the road passes should be improved and the servicefunction between towns and settlements preserved. Traffic has been growing at around 3%per annum over the past decade. The predominant serious crash type on this road is singlevehicles hitting trees. The frequency and severity of these crashes can be addressed, inpart, by seal widening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove safety and social amenity within the various townsites on the route.Improve safety and traffic flow by widening seal and shoulder width and provision ofovertaking lanes.Reserve land for future development to a dual carriageway standard.Increase freight efficiency by bridge strengthening/widening.Provide for safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 29


SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (PINJARRA TO ROELANDS)(H009)Shire of Waroona, Shire of Harvey, Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe road provides an inter-regional connection between the Metropolitan area and the SouthWest. It has been identified as a strategic freight, tourist and inter-town route. The road is animportant freight route for minerals, timber and agricultural produce. It provides inter-townaccess between Pinjarra, Waroona, Harvey and Brunswick Junction. The road is analternative route to Perth-Bunbury Highway for traffic travelling to Bunbury from Perth.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThere are currently many sections of the road with poor alignment and inadequateovertaking opportunities. The majority of serious crashes are single vehicles hitting trees.This problem can be partially addressed by seal widening, providing audible road edging andimproving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove safety and social amenity within the various townsites on the route by providingalternative routes for heavy vehicle freight traffic.Provide for the safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders 1.5m wide.Improve safety and traffic flow between towns by widening the seal, improving clear zones,providing overtaking lanes and ultimately, the development of dual carriageways.Increase freight efficiency by bridge strengthening, widening, and/or replacement.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 31

SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (ROELANDS TO BUNBURY)(H009)City of Bunbury, Shire of Dardanup, Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe South Western Highway is part of a route between Perth and Bunbury. The roadprovides an inter-regional connection between the Metropolitan area and the South West. Ithas been identified as a strategic freight, tourist and inter-town route. The South WesternHighway forms part of an east west route linking the Southern Wheatbelt to Bunbury. Itprovides inter town access between Collie and Bunbury.DEVELOPMENT NEEDIn longer term, this link could become part of a connection to the Eastern States viaNorseman. Amenity issues associated with this major road passing through the built upareas near Picton need to be dealt with. The majority of serious crashes are single vehicleshitting trees. This problem can be partially addressed by seal widening and improving theclear zones. The provision of overtaking lanes will improve transport efficiency and helpreduce driver frustration.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove safety and efficiency by increasing the seal width, adding overtaking lanes andselectively improving road geometry.Maintain the current road safety level and increase the efficiency of freight by bridgestrengthening/widening.Provide for safety of long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders to 1.5m wide along the road.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 32

SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (BUNBURY TO DONNYBROOK)(H009)City of Bunbury, Shire of Capel, Shire of Donnybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe South Western Highway is part of a route linking Bunbury and Albany, via Boyanup,Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Walpole and Denmark. The road has been identified asa strategic freight, tourist and inter-town route.The link provides access to markets for fruits, agricultural produce, timber and timberproducts. It serves as access for the popular tourist towns of Bridgetown, Manjimup andDenmark. The road provides inter-town access between Bunbury and Donnybrook.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe majority of serious crashes are single vehicles hitting trees. This problem can bepartially addressed by seal widening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety and traffic flow by providing passing lanes, greater seal width, clearzones and improved geometry.Improve comfort for road users by reconstructing rough sections.Provide safety for long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders to 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 33

FUNCTIONSOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (DONNYBROOK TO BRIDGETOWN)(H009)Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Shire of Donnybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007The South Western Highway forms part of an inter-regional route between the South Westand the Great Southern regions. The road has been identified as a strategic tourist route.The road provides access to the Bunbury Port and forms part of a freight route to Perth forfruit, agricultural produce, timber and timber products. It acts as a high standard freight andtourist route between Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Bunbury and their surroundingareas.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe majority of serious crashes are single vehicles hitting trees. This problem can bepartially addressed by seal widening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYIncrease the efficiency of freight by undertaking bridge strengthening and/or widening,upgrading seal width and selectively improving road geometry.Improve safety by improving clear zones and adding of passing lanes.Provide safety for long distance cyclists by sealing shoulders to 1.5m wide.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 34

SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (BRIDGETOWN TO MANJIMUP)(H009)Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe South Western Highway provides for tourist, commuter and freight traffic between theMetropolitan area and the lower South West. It has been identified as a strategic freight,tourist and inter-town route. This section of the road provides access to markets for fruits,agricultural produce, timber and timber products. The road provides inter-town accessbetween Bridgetown and Manjimup. It is part of a route linking Bunbury and Albany viaBoyanup, Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Walpole and Denmark. The road provides abypass of the town of Manjimup.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe amenity of towns through which the road passes should be improved. The servicefunction between the town settlements and the attractiveness of the verges surrounding theroad needs preserving. The majority of serious crashes are single vehicles hitting trees. Thisproblem can be partially addressed by seal widening and improving the clear zones.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove traffic safety and flow along the road by providing passing lanes, improving clearzones, and improving geometry.Increase the efficiency of freight by strengthening bridges.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 35

SOUTH WESTERN HIGHWAY (MANJIMUP TO DENMARK)(H009), (SLK 279.61 to SLK 407.02)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe South Western Highway forms part of an inter-regional route linking the South West andthe Great Southern regions. It has been identified as a strategic tourist route.The link forms part of a route providing access to Bunbury and Albany for timber and timberproducts. The road provides inter-town access between Manjimup, Walpole and Denmark,which are important tourist destinations.DEVELOPMENT NEEDGrowing tourist and freight traffic is expected along this section. Traffic has been growing at5% per annum over the past decade west of Walpole. The road passes through NationalParks and State Forest and there is a need to preserve the attractiveness of thesurroundings. A bypass may be required for Denmark in the long term, a practical route hasnot been determined. The road through Walpole requires upgrading.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYReduce the traffic crash rate along the road, by widening seal and reconstructing certainsections. Develop a tourist sign strategy.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 36

STEWART ROAD(M080)Shire of NannupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONStewart Road forms part of the route between the Pemberton and Augusta areas and isimportant for tourism and the transport of plantation and native timber.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThis road was sealed during 1996.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 37

FUNCTIONSUES ROAD(M081)Shire of Busselton, Shire if Augusta-Margaret River, Shire of NannupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Sues Road provides the southern end of a high standard transport route from the Scott Riverarea to the port of Bunbury and into the Perth metropolitan area. This route is used for thetransport of high volumes of mineral sand, plantation blue gum timber and vegetables.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThis road is in good condition and should be maintained in its current state.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 38

VASSE HIGHWAY(M008)Shire of Busselton, Shire of Nannup, Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONVasse Road provides transport for timber and mining industries and for some agriculturalproduce in the area. It links to South West Highway, forming a commuter, freight and touristtraffic route. Vasse Road forms part of the tourist routes from Busselton and Augusta toPemberton, and between Walpole and Augusta. This road forms part of an important link inthe South West road network and provides inter-town access between Nannup, Pemberton,and Manjimup. It connects the southern forest area with the southern end of Sues Road, amajor transport route for the Port of Bunbury and beyond.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road is a popular tourist route, so any improvements made to the road need to becarried out in a manner that does not detract from the attractiveness of the route.The mix of tourist and heavy haulage traffic (timber cartage) needs to be catered for. Theamenity of Pemberton also needs to be maintained.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYReduce maintenance costs and travel times, and improve the road traffic safety level bywidening seal and shoulders (from SLK 14.05 to SLK 22.48 and from SLK 25.46 toSLK 43.80), and selectively improving road geometry.Increase the efficiency of freight by undertaking bridge strengthening /widening.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 39

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ALLENVILLE RD, HASTIE RD, LILYDALE RD ROUTE(2060193, 2060024, 2060011)Shire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThis group of roads is located south of Bunbury City between Bussell Highway and SouthWestern Highway. Together they provide access to a major resource of crushed basaltquarries and to the urban area of Gelorup. Hasties Road is also planned to provide the linkbetween Dalyellup and the future Bunbury Outer Ring Road. They form an important heavyhaulage route that links regional and inter-regional routes.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Allenville Road is Access Roadbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 0.69, and Regional Distributor between SLK 0.69 and SLK 1.59.RFRH class for Hastie and Lilydale Roads is Regional Distributor.Hastie and Lilydale Roads are Network 3 roads, and Allenville Road is a RAV Network 3road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDQuarrying of the basalt resource is expected to continue for a further 70 years. Trafficforecasts indicate robust growth in this area with a high percentage of heavy vehiclesparticularly on Lilydale Road. These roads have not been designed for the heavy traffic andupgrading is required to properly cater for the increased loads. The seal width is less thanadequate and increased road capacity is required.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYReconstruct failed sections and develop the road to a uniform Type 4 sealed road standard.In a longer term, Lilydale Road may terminate in a cul-de-sac as part of the local roadnetwork planning associated with construction of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road.Upgrade Hasties Road to a Type 6 sealed road standard and kerbed.Improve Jules Road/Hasties Road intersection to properly accommodate larger vehicleturning movements.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 41


BALINGUP - NANNUP RD(2160107, 2170308)Shires of Nannup, and Donnybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBalingup Nannup Road is a connecting route between two rapidly growing tourist towns -Balingup on South West Highway and Nannup on the Vasse Highway. This road is animportant freight and service corridor and also forms part of State Tourist Route No: 251.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Balingup Nannup Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDAs both Nannup and Balingup increase in size, the use of Balingup Road will increase.There are developments in progress that will also increase the tourist factor. Realignmentsroad improvement or expansion will resolve the major accident spot. The narrow sections ofseal, resulting in excessive edge wear, make the road unsafe for vehicles in passingsituations. With the growth in tourist activity in the area, there is a need to improve this roadto an appropriate two lane sealed road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove Balingup Nannup Road to a 6.2m wide carriageway. Having special character as atourist drive, any upgrades on this road need to be designed with particular sensitivity to theenvironment. Undertake reconstruction works, starting at the Nannup end, in 2007-08.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 43

BANKSIA RD, DEPIAZZI RD ROUTE(2080062, 2080233)Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe Depiazzi Road and Banksia Road form a heavy haulage route for vehicles accessingthe industrial area in Dardanup including waste sites.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Depiazzi and Banksia Roads is Access Road.Depiazzi Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe development of this route will allow vehicles coming from the south of Dardanup tobypass the town and give access to main roads and to Metro areas.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe existing sealed road Type 4 standard will need resealing and shoulder widening in thefuture. To complete this link, Banksia Road needs to be constructed to Crooked Brook whichthrough Ferguson Road will complete a Bypass route for traffic around the Dardanuptownsite.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 44

BINNINGUP RD(2110115)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBinningup Road connects the Binningup Townsite and the Old Coast Road. This is the solelink to the townsite to the road network. Binningup Road acts as a regional distributor to theprime beach area. Being the closest townsite to the Australind area, Binningup is proving tohave significant development potential for people wanting to build near to the ocean. Theroad also supports limestone mining and cartage to businesses in the area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Binningup Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDBinningup provides tourist support throughout the holiday seasons in conjunction with thestatic population. With Binningup experiencing significant growth and traffic diversity, wearon the existing road can be expected to be excessive. There is a need to maintain this road,and continue to reconstruct failing sections of pavement.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe Maintain the road to a 7m seal and 9m construction, to support full peak traffic, industryin the area and tourist influx at holiday periods.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 45

BLACKWOOD AV, ELLIS ST, LEEUWIN RD ROUTE(2010137, 2010160, 2010010)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBlackwood Avenue is an extension to Bussell Highway and is the main arterial route throughAugusta townsite, carrying large numbers of vehicles in the summer months.Ellis Street is an important distributor road from Blackwood Avenue into the Augusta lightindustrial area. It is a heavy vehicle route and also provides distributor access to the largeWest Bay Estate subdivision now being developed.Leeuwin Road is an extension of Bussell Highway and Blackwood Avenue. It providesproperty and tourist access to Flinders Bay and is a tourist route to the Cape Leeuwinlighthouse and popular beach fishing points in the vicinity.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Leeuwin Road is Regional Distributor, for EllisStreet is Access Road, and for Blackwood Avenue it is Access Road between SLK 0.0 andSLK 1.83, and Regional Distributor for the rest of its length.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThere is no immediate requirement to upgrade Blackwood Avenue as its Type 6 pavementhandles the traffic adequately. In the longer term it may require pavement rehabilitationwork, traffic management, kerb/drainage at the southern end of townsite and on-road cyclelanes.Pavement on Ellis Street is adequate for existing needs. There may a future need for shapecorrection and upgrade to kerbed/drained standard within its industrial area segment.Leeuwin Road is a Type 4 sealed road standard but is falling through pavement fatigue andsensitive subgrades, not being originally designed to cope with modem traffic loading. It willrequire shape correction in the medium term.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYProvide for pavement rehabilitation work in various locations of Blackwood Avenue.Apply asphalt corrector course to Ellis Street as required.Shape correct the first kilometre of pavement on Leeuwin Road by asphalt corrector course.The remaining 6km are in less distressed condition so will require rehabilitation is the future.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 46


BOODJIDUP RD, CARTERS RD, WALLCLIFFE RD ROUTE(2010122, 2010116, 2010110)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBoodjidup Road is an arterial link from Bussell Highway to the Margaret River light industrialarea. It provides quick access from the town to Caves Road in a southerly direction and is astrategic tourist link to major wineries in the area.Carters Road is an important northward distributor road link between Bussell Highway,Margaret River and the northwestern part of the Shire via Caves Road. It carries heavyhaulage and tourists to vineyards and northern west coast beaches.Walicliffe Road is the only link to coastal communities of Gnarabup and Prevelly Beach fromCaves Road. It provides direct access to beachs from Margaret River and Bussell Highway.It services several holiday accommodation places along the way and a growing number ofspecial rural subdivisions in the area.RFRH class for Boodjidup and Carters Roads is Regional Distributor, for Walicliffe Road it isRegional Distributor between SLK 0.0 and SLK 10.30, and Access Road for the rest of itslength.Boodjidup Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe development need for Boodjidup Road is to widen the entrance to the light industrialarea as to cater for the growing number of road trains and heavy vehicles using the route. Ina longer term it will require an upgrade to an uniform Type 5 road standard.Carters Road’s existing Type 4 seal width is adequate for foreseen future requirements.Constructed over variable clays however, it will require shape correction in the long term.The current road seal width of Walicliffe Road is inadequate for the mix and volume of trafficusing this road. Greater capacity is required to achieve a satisfactory level of road safety.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade the section of Boodjidup Road between Bussell Highway and the Light IndustrialArea (SLK 0.0 to SLK 0.4) to a uniform Type 6 sealed road standard, and provide drainageand kerbing. Widen the pavement and seal between the LIA and Gnarawary Road (SLK 0.87and SLK 4.57) to a Type 5 (7m seal width) to protect gravel shoulders. In a longer termupgrade from a Type 4 to a Type 5 road standard.For the section of Carters Road between Caves Road and Bussell Highway there should beprovision made for some pavement rehabilitation as a longer term requirement. Anintersection treatment is proposed for the Carters Road and Burnside Road intersection.Upgrade Wallcliffe Road between Bussell Highway and Caves Road (SLK 1.05 to SLK 5.28)to a Type 5 sealed road standard with an additional 1m sealed shoulder each side.Improve/widen intersections where required. Strengthen the pavement in various locationsby asphalt overlay to cope with additional traffic loading.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 48

Upgrade Wallcliffe Road between Caves Road and Gnarabup (SLK 5.28 to SLK 10.33) to aType 4 sealed road standard with kerbed edges or 1m wide sealed shoulders road. Upgradeintersections where required.Construct a roundabout at the Caves Road / Wallcliffe Road intersection.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSBoodjidup Road has received previous grant funding to correct width deficiencies andprovide a long overdue second seal to previously constructed work.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 49

BORTOLO DR, EXCHEQUER AV ROUTE(2120860, 2120821)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBortolo Drive and Exchequer Avenue provide access to the Peel Education and TrainingCampus - the major educational institution in Mandurah, consisting of a Senior College,TAFE, and Murdoch University campuses. Also connect to a major east-west link road.RFRH class for this route is Regional Distributor.Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional)DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road is only partially constructed. Once subdivisional development proposals arefinalised with DPI, the road is needed to be constructed through to Gordon Road. With theadvent of the new Metro Rail, access to the campus site will be restricted, thus hinderingpublic transport access.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe road standard is Type 5 sealed and kerbed road (8 - 9 m seal width). Constructextension of Bortolo Drive through to Gordon Road to allow alternative access to theeducational campus, thus allowing public transport access and reducing risk of accident withthe current road structure.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 50

BOYANUP WEST RD(2060294)Shire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBoyanup West Road links Bussell Highway and South Western Highway. The road is anapproved heavy haulage route that links regional and inter-regional routes. Boyanup WestRoad currently acts as a significant distributor for farm produce, agricultural supplies andextractive industry.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Boyanup West Road is Regional Distributor.Boyanup West Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road has been progressively upgraded to a Type 4 sealed road. To maintain itsserviceability over the timeframe sections will require resealing. Upgrading this road willincrease the life of the pavement and ensure a safer environment for the mix of heavyvehicles and lighter commuter traffic.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYResealing of Boyanup West Road between SLK 6.00 and SLK 11.08.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSRealignment and reconstruction between SLK 0.00 and SLK 1.09 has been completed.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 51

BOYS HOME RD, COLLIE-WILLIAMS RD ROUTE(2070286, 2070280)Shire of CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBoys Home Road provides the only access from Coalfields Highway via Collie-WilliamsRoad to the power stations and large scale industrial development currently in theCoolangatta area. It carries a mix of heavy vehicles and service traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Boys Home Road is Access Road, and forCollie-Williams Road it is a Regional Distributor.Collie-Williams Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road standard is adequate for the current and anticipated future traffic.Preservation of the road is required to maintain the current road standard.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYBoys Home Road is sealed to an appropriate standard for its full length. Reseal full length ofthe road when needed to preserve its condition.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 52

BOYUP BROOK - ARTHUR RIVER RD(2180210)Shire of Boyup BrookLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBoyup Brook-Arthur River Road forms part of an inter-regional link between the South Westand Wheatbelt Regions, connecting between two major north-south freight routes. Inaddition to its role as a major transport route for grain, livestock, timber and woodchips, it isalso a tourist drive that follows the Blackwood River (a significant tourist asset in the region).Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class Boyup Brook-Arthur River Road is RegionalDistributor.Boyup Brook-Arthur River Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road alignment in places is substandard for the volume and type of traffic using theroad. Several sections require widening to properly cater for the passenger vehicle/heavyfreight and school bus traffic mix.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYReconstruct, widen and realign various sections to a uniform two lane sealed standard.Realign and widen various sections to Type 4 sealed road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 53

FUNCTIONBRIDGETOWN-NANNUP RD, MARANUP FORD RD, FIVE GATES RD,SOUTHAMPTON RD ROUTE(2160109, 2030363, 2030010, 2030353, 2170142)Shires of Nannup, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, and Donybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Bridgetown-Nannup Road (Brockman Highway) is an important east-west corridor linking theinland agricultural area with the popular coastal tourist and recreational destinations in theMargaret River area. It is a major link between towns from Bridgetown and East to the coastconnecting several major north-south freight/tourist routes and in combination with roadsfurther east, forms an inter-regional route linking the South West, Great Southern andWheatbelt Regions.Maranup Ford Road is a north-south link between Brockman Highway and Greenbushes onSouth Western Highway. It is a heavy haulage route for timber cartage and provides anaccess to the Greenbushes tin/lithium mining operation. It also forms a link for tourist trafficbetween Brockman Highway and the South Western Highway.Southampton Road services the communities of Southampton and Greenbushes, travelingsouth along the banks of the Blackwood River to small farmlets, Forest Conservation areas,and plantation logging. It is also a school bus route.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Bridgetown-Nannup Road is RegionalDistributor.RFRH class for Maranup Ford Road is Local Distributor between SLK 0.0 and SLK 17.15and Access Road for the rest of its length.RFRH class for Five Gates Road is Access Road.RFRH class for Southampton Road is Local Distributor between SLK 0.0 and SLK 14.58 andAccess Road for the rest of its length.Bridgetown-Nannup Road is a RAV Network 5 road.Maranup Ford Road is a RAV Network 4 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDDue to edge breaks on Bridgetown-Nannup Road completing 11km of reseal and vegetationclearing is required.Maranup Ford Road is, sealed for its entire length to a minimum seal width of 6 m with aType 4 cross section. However there is an approximately 1 km section which is still ofinsufficient width and requires widening to match the previously reconstructed section. Otherolder sections may require reconstruction in future years particularly if heavy haulage trafficcontinues.Southampton Road is inadequate in width and most of its surface seal for the mix andvolume of industrial, commuter, and tourism traffic using it. The sealed section of the roadsuffers severe edge damage from large vehicle used for plantation carting. The road isrequiring an ongoing program to widen its full length.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 54

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYComplete 11 km of reseal and vegetation clearing on Bridgetown-Nannup Road.Upgrade Maranup Ford and Southampton Roads to a uniform Type 4 sealed road standardfor the entire length.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSMaranup Ford Road was upgraded to a uniform Type 4 sealed standard with approximately1km of its length remaining.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 55

BUNBURY CBD ROADSSTRICKLAND CL (2040652), FORREST AV (2040002), BLAIR ST (2040005),STRICKLAND ST (2040009), SPENCER ST (2040001), STIRLING ST (2040006),OCEAN DR (2040008), MANGELS ST (2040010), MINNINUP RD (2040011),PARADE RD (2040018), KOOMBANA DR (2040031), CLIFTON ST (2040037),PICTON RD (2040092), HUDSON RD (2040158), BRITTAIN RD (2040217),CENTENARY RD (2040321), SANDRIDGE RD (2040356), WASHINGTON AV (2040435),SOMERVILLE DR (2040438)City of BunburyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONStrickland Street provides access to a key mixed business and light industrial area. It linkswith Blair Street leading to Bunbury’s CBD. Strickland Close (originally a part of StricklandStreet) is currently a no-through road linking to Forrest Avenue at one end. The directaccess to Blair Street has been closed for about 15 years and currently the road is used by amix of residential and commercial.Forrest Avenue accommodates a variety of professional institutions and commercialenterprises. It also provides access to the popular tourist destination of the Back Beach andscenic ocean drive, via Beach Road.Spencer Street provides access to a number of Bunbury local businesses and to communityhealth service centres, tourist accommodation, and car yards. It is also a heavily utilisedsecondary approach from the south of Bunbury into the CBD area.Stirling Street provides an important transport link for locals and for regional commutersvisiting the City. It also serves business, community facilities and professional institutions.Mangles Street provides access between Blair Street and Ocean Drive. The road has adistributor function for the residential traffic of the South Bunbury, Mangles and Carey Parkareas, as well as providing regional traffic with access to tourist attractions along the Beach.Minninup Road provides a major north south link within Bunbury as well as access to boththe Big Swamp and the Minninup Forum shopping precinct.Parade Road provides direct access to the South West Sports centre and St JosephsSchool. It is an important north south link between Withers, Bussell Highway and BlairStreet.Koombana Drive provides an important link from Bunbury’s CBD to the Perth BunburyHighway and the south east areas of Bunbury. It is an important link road to the outerharbour precinct and provides direct access to the Dolphin Discovery Centre, KoombanaBeach and the boat ramp.Clifton Street provides direct access to the Bunbury Entertainment Centre and it alsoprovides direct access from Koombana Drive down to the Back Beach tourist area alongOcean Drive.Hudson Road provides an important link in the east west direction between Ocean Drive andParade Road, used by vehicles to access the Maidens Reserve and the South West SportsCentre. It also provides direct access to Minninup Forum and other shopping precincts.Brittain Road provides direct access to the Richter Road industrial area, the Parks ShoppingCentre, the Bunbury Race and Trotting Tracks. It is a key distributor road, linking two of theSOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 56

City’s main Primary Distributors the South Western Highway and Bussell Highway. BrittainRoad also provides east west access for commuters to access the South Western Sports &Recreation Centre and all sporting fields located in Hay Park.The western side of Centenary Road directly links into the Bussell Highway and provides analternative route to Bunbury. This section of Centenary Road is being heavily utilised byheavy vehicles, accessing the Dalyellup development via Centenary Road. The easternlength of Centenary Road mainly serves as access to the Bunbury Regional Prison.As well as connecting directly to the Perth Bunbury Highway, Sandridge Road also servicesa number of commercial businesses and provides access to Sandridge Village.Washington Avenue provides access to St Joseph’s Primary School and to the BussellHighway. For tourist vehicles from the south, Washington Road provides access to theMaidens Reserve bypassing CBD. It is a part of the Tourist / Recreation route for theBunbury area.Somerville Drive links to Bussell Highway, south of Washington Avenue, and is expected toextend in a northerly direction to link with Robertson Drive, next to the South West RegionalCollege of TAFE.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all these roads in Bunbury CBD is AccessRoad.Koombana Drive is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDA major upgrade for the Strickland Close intersection will be required when it is opened toBlair Street with the provision of a signalized 4-way intersection. Once reopened, StricklandClose shall provide a major east-west link between Blair Street and Forrest Avenue so it willrequire widening/upgrading to facilitate the projected increase in through traffic. The sectionof Strickland Street, between King Road and Pennant Road, will require widening toaccommodate left and right turning traffic at the intersections. Many businesses currentlyoperating in that area are in the process of expanding activities as well as new businessesare expected to commence operations in the area in the near future.It is intended that Spencer Street undergo widening to accommodate an on road sharedbicycle lane. It is anticipated that medians and TCS be constructed at the Spencer / StuartStreet intersection.The widening of Spencer Street, the construction of medians, and inclusion of TCS at theSpencer / Stuart Street intersection have been included in the City’s five year program.Asphalt overlay works and kerb repairs will occur as part of the City’s maintenance plan.Stirling Street will need a pedestrian overpass to ease traffic congestion and pedestrianmovements.Mangles Street will require resealing and reconstruction to cater for the projected increase intraffic volume as well as traffic management to address speeding issues.There is an ongoing widening program scheduled for Minninup Road to ensure that on-roadcyclist activity is catered for.It is intended that Parade Road be widened and upgraded in order to accommodateincreases in traffic volumes.Extensive development including streetscape work, construction of residential andcommercial properties are included in the plans for Koombana Drive as well as improvedconnectivity between the Koombana Drive area and Bunbury’s CBD.Due to Clifton Street providing a direct link from Koombana Drive onto Ocean Drive someimprovements and traffic management will be required.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 57

Picton Road provides access into Bunbury from South Western Highway (Donnybrook etc).There are numerous industrial businesses directly off Picton Road. It is also part of theheavy haulage route. Due to providing a direct linkage to the South Western Highway, PictonRoad is also part of the Tourist / Recreation Route.The function of Picton Road is unlikely to change. Continually widen and upgrade the road toensure that it can cope with the predicted increase in traffic volume.Upgrading of Hudson Road will be required in conjunction with Parade Road.There is a requirement to extend Brittain Road to Robertson Drive to link the South WesternHighway, Bussell Highway, and Brittain Road via a signalised 4-way intersection. BrittainRoad will require traffic management measures and improved street lighting to cater for anincrease in traffic volume. It will require asphalt resealing within the next 10 years.A substantial upgrade of the Centenary / Parade Road junction is required to accommodatethe extension of Parade Road towards Dalyellup. Under consideration is the extension ofCentenary Road to connect its existing east and west aspects to provide an improved routebetween West Bunbury and the Airport. It is also intended that Centenary Road be upgradedto sealed shoulders and drainage.Improvements along Sandridge Road being include a roundabout at Sandridge Road andHennessy Road and a TCS at Sandridge Road and Pennant Street.Improvements and upgrades of the Bussell Highway / Washington Avenue / Somerville Driveintersection are required. As part of the Parade Road upgrade improvements and upgradesof sections of Washington Road will also be required.It is identified that the Bussell Hwy / Somerville Drive and the Bussell Hwy / WashingtonAvenue intersections will require TCS to provide an acceptable level of service. Due to theclose proximity of the two intersections, it was recommended that a four way signalisedintersection be created by realigning either Somerville Drive or Washington Avenue.The Somerville Drive extension requires a new, channelled intersection at Robertson Drive,near the TAFE. It will also require resealing within the next 10 years.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden Strickland Street to provide left and right turn lanes at intersections. Street lighting willbe upgraded in conjunction with the undergrounding of power lines.When reopened Strickland Close will require reconstruction, upgrading of the ForrestAvenue intersection and channeling, as well as a realignment of the signalized intersectionat Blair Street and its alteration to a four-way signalized intersection.Upgrade Forrest Avenue, east of Higgins Street, with a boulevard treatment as a trafficmanagement measure and on-street car parking, defined by kerbed and brick paved nibs.Install traffic management measures on Mangles Street to control excessive speed atsections with a steep vertical grade.Asphalt overlays, reseal and kerb repair work is intended for Minninup Road as part of theCity’s ongoing maintenance program, as well as widening to accommodate cycle lanes.Extend Parade Road to link directly into the Dalyellup development. Parade Road willundergo asphalt overlays and kerb repair work under the City’s ongoing maintenance works.Future development of Koombana Drive includes construction of median separation withturning lanes along sections of Koombana Drive and turn pockets at Koombana Beach andLyons Avenue. Koombana Drive will also under go asphalt overlays and pavement repairsas part of the City’s ongoing maintenance program.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 58

Picton Road will undergo asphalt overlays and reseals, as well as extending of the existingdual carriageway and including median separation with turning lanes.Asphalt resurfacing of Hudson Road is currently ongoing as road preservation work. TrafficManagement works on Hudson Road between Minninup Rd and Parade Road in the next10- 20 years to reduce traffic speed will also be completed.Brittain Road is planned for upgrading with a boulevard treatment, street lighting and trafficcontrol measures within the next 10 years. Asphalt resealing work will also be carried out asan ongoing road preservation work.Pavement repairs and asphalt overlay works along Sandridge Road will occur as part of theCity’s ongoing maintenance program.The Washington / Somerville / Bussell Highway intersection improvements, asphalt overlaydevelopment, works on shoulder and edge repairs for Washington Avenue are included inthe City’s five year program. As well as traffic management improvements on WashingtonAvenue / Nalbarra Drive intersection.The Somerville Drive extension will require an 8m wide, single carriageway road and a newchanneled intersection with Robertson Drive. The upgrade of the Somerville Drive / BussellHwy intersection with TCS in conjunction with realignment work to facilitate a four wayintersection. Asphalt resealing work shall be carried out stage by stage, based on the roadcondition rating at that time.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSTraffic management work on Stirling Street, including construction of a roundabout andinstallation of TCS at the pedestrian crossing, has been undertaken.Some street widening has occurred on Clifton Street that incorporates on street car parking.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 59

BUNKER BAY RD, NATURALISTE TCE, MEELUP BEACH RD, EAGLE BAY RD,CAPE NATURALISTE RD ROUTEFUNCTION(2050119, 2050775, 2050528, 2050117, 2050776)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Bunker Bay Road provides the only service connection for the Bunker Bay area, and is alsoa school and tourist bus route.Naturaliste Terrace is the main residential, tourist and commercial access from the north intoDunsborough CBD area. It provides an alternative route for residential traffic and is anaccess route for emergency service vehicles.Meelup Beach Road is a popular tourism drive connecting Cape Naturaliste Road to MeelupBeach and Eagle Bay and is also a tourist bus route.Eagle Bay Road provides a main route for residential traffic and is an access route foremergency service vehicles.Cape Naturaliste Road is the main road which provided access to for many of the State’smajor tourist destinations such as Cape Naturaliste lighthouse, Sugarloaf Rocks, pristinesurfing beaches and other coastal viewing points. Cape Naturaliste Road also provides aservices and travel route to Dunsborough and Busselton for small coastal residential areassuch as Meelup, Eagle Bay and Bunker Bay.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Naturaliste Terrace, Bunker Bay andMeelup Beach Roads is Access Road.RFRH for Eagle Bay Road is Local Distributor.RFRH for Cape Naturaliste Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDIt is expected that Bunker Bay Road will require upgrade works of widening and sealing theroad shoulders.Resurfacing and pavement correction along Naturaliste Terrace and Eagle Bay Road will berequired to preserve the overall condition of the road.It is expected that Meelup Beach Road will require a continuing program of shoulder andedge maintenance. Widening and realignment of this road may not be possible due toenvironmental conditions.The varying surface width of Cape Naturaliste Road is inadequate for the volume and type oftraffic using it. It is in need of standardising the widths for a satisfactory level of road safety.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 60

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUltimate standard proposed for Bunker Bay and Meelup Beach Roads is a Type 4 roadstandard for its full length; for Naturaliste Terrace and Eagle Bay Road is a Type 5 roadstandard for its full length.The ultimate standard proposed for the full length of Cape Naturaliste Road is a Type 6 roadstandard to provide adequate vehicle turning lanes, cyclist movements and off streetpedestrian facilities.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 61

BURNSIDE RD, COOLUP EAST RD ROUTE(2150003, 2150002)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONBurnside and Coolup East Roads form a route linking the inter-regional routes of SouthWestern Highway and Pinjarra-Williams Road. Also form a section of the link betweenPinjarra-Williams Road and Perth Bunbury Highway (Peel Deviation) when linked with theHerron Point/Fisherman’s Road route.Used for log haulage, minerals haulage and is the preferred route for the Boddington GoldMine to the Bunbury Port. It is included in the RAV network numbers 2 and 3.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Burnside Road is Regional Distributorbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 5.02, and Access Road for the rest of its length.RFRH for Coolup East Road is Access Road between SLK 0.0 and SLK 1.90, and RegionalDistributor for the rest of its length.Burnside and East Coolup Roads are RAV Network 3 roads.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe seal width in places is insufficient for the mix of steadily increasing traffic using theroute. Excessive wear of the seal edge is also a problem with the heavy vehicles movingover to pass. A section of Coolup East Road requires widening as a high priority and theremainder of the route should be upgraded progressively.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUltimately develop Burnside Road and Coolup East Road to a uniform Type 5 sealed roadstandard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 62


BUSSELL HIGHWAY ROUTEALBERT ST (2050207), CAUSEWAY RD (2051103), QUEEN ST (2050201),BUSSELL HWY (2051104)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONSince the opening of the Bussell Highway (Bypass Road) Old Bussell Highway now forms amajor district and local route for tourist, commuter and freight traffic. It carries a high mix oftraffic which is steadily increasing from high growth rates on residential development alongroad. The traffic volumes rise to almost double during peak holiday periods.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all roads in the Bussell Highway route isAccess Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe current standard of Old Bussell Highway is considered adequate for the existing trafficvolumes. In the short to medium term resurfacing and pavement correction along the routewill be required to preserve the overall its condition. However, the high forecast traffic growthwill require additional capacity to preserve the current level of service.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard required is the progressive development of the dual carriageway overthe entire route to provide capacity, amenity and safe travel for local and through traffic.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 64

CAPEL – PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH LINK, ROE RD ROUTECAPEL DR (2060273), STIRLING RD (2060016), LUDLOW NORTH RD (2060007),PEPPERMINT GROVE RD (2060292), ROE RD (2060101)FUNCTIONShire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007The route links Peppermint Grove Beach residential and holiday resort to Capel and theBussell Highway. The link also includes local traffic from Peppermint Grove Beach, tourism,school bus route, milk tanker route, primary producer traffic and future extractive cartage.Roe Road as an extension of Goodwood Road and Capel Drive, forms part of a heavyvehicle service route connecting Bussell Highway to Capel Dairy.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Capel Drive, and Stirling and PeppermintGrove Roads is Regional Distributor.RFRH class for Roe Road is Access Road.RFRH class for Ludlow North Road is Regional Distributor between SLK 6.71 andSLK 8.56 and Local Distributor for the rest of its length.Capel Drive, and Stirling Road are RAV Network 3 roads.Roe Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe link will grow in significance as the localities of Peppermint Grove Beach and Capeldevelop with a significant increase in tourism and commercial activities. Upgrading of theseroads will improve capacity and provide a safer environment for the current and future mix ofheavy, commuter and local traffic using this link.Roe Road is a road in a townsite environment which is part of a heavy haulage route whichwill require upgrading as predicted heavy traffic volumes increase with an increase inproduction at the Capel Dairy.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYIn a long term upgrade the link to a Type 5 standard road to service increased heavy vehicleuse of the road link. In a short term continue preservation and maintenance works includingreseals and minor widening of sections of Stirling and Ludlow North Roads.Maintain Roe Road to current formation and improve pavement with an asphalt overlay. In alonger term upgrade to Type 5 road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 65


CARCOOLA AVE(2150266)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCarcoola Avenue is the only road access into Carcoola townsite from South West Highway.This residential area was constructed by Alcoa Australia as a private development over 30years back and then was handed over to the Local Authority to take over all maintenance.This area is being further developed which will add pressure to the ageing infrastructure.Without this access road the area would be completely isolated.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Carcoola Avenue is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road is a single lane dual carriageway (i.e. median island) with a wearing course over 30years old. There is an immediate requirement to undertake crack sealing, asphalting and/orreconstruction of the whole road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYSections that can take resurfacing will be crack sealed immediately and than asphaltoverlay. Sections that require reconstruction maybe crack sealed in the short term and thenreconstructed.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 67

CASUARINA DR(2040653)City of BunburyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCasuarina Drive is an important link between the inner and outer harbour areas. Providingaccess to the outer harbour it is a Primary Freight Route. It is also the main access to thetourist site of the jetty baths, the existing boat moorings at the outer harbour and to therecent residential developments and various social points.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Casuarina Drive is Access Road.Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDAs part of Bunbury’s Waterfront development plans which encompass the areas of the outerharbour and Koombana Bay, Casuarina Drive will also be developed as part of thisWaterfront development. There is the intention for the Casuarina Drive/Koombana Drive andBlair Street intersection to be upgraded to provide a greater pedestrian and vehicularconnectivity between the CBD and Koombana Bay. There is also the intention to increasethe amount of residential development at the outer harbour and this will result in upgradealong all of Casuarina Drive being required.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe outer harbour precinct will be the final stage of the Bunbury Waterfront development.This is due to there being an existing lease on the outer harbour area that must expire priorto the development occurring.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 68

CENTAUR RD(2070010)Shire of CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCentaur Road provides access from Collie-Lake King Road to Muja Power Station and themajor open cut coal mining operation nearby. It carries a mix of heavy mining vehicles,service and tourist traffic. The open cut mining operation is a major tourist attraction in thearea and lookout vantage points have been provided to cater for sightseers.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Centaur Road is Regional Distributor.Centaur Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDReconstruction and widening of substandard sections of the road is required to properlycater for the mix of industrial and tourist traffic. As a road which provides access to a majorresource development and a State energy source, a reliable and safe road standard isimportant for the continuing prosperity of the region.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYReconstruct failed sections, develop the road to a uniform Type 4 sealed road standard andreseal. Reconstruct various sections along the first 4.8km section to Type 4 sealed roadstandard. Surface correction and reseal between SLK 4.80 and SLK 6.50. Reconstruct thesection between SLK 6.70 and SLK 9.10 to Type 4 sealed road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 69

CHANNYBEARUP RD(2130079)Shires of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONChannybearup Road is an important east-west link between South West Highway and VasseHighway. The road links two highways and Manjimup through to Augusta and MargaretRiver. It services many properties and land is an important timber industry, agricultureindustry and tourism route, providing access to national parks and the Lake Jasper area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Channybearup Road is Regional Distributor.Channybearup Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe original road is a 3m strip seal on 6m formation with deficiencies in pavement, horizontaland vertical alignment. The road has been substantially upgraded to a Type 4 standard overrecent years with approximately 7km of the original standard road left.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade and preserve road to a type 4 standard including correct pavement and alignmentdeficiencies. (Largely complete under Roads 2020 program).Improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility for industry traffic, reduce travel times.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 70

CLIFTON RD(2110001)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONClifton Road is a major link between the Brunswick Townsite and South Western Highway tothe Australind Bypass and Australind Townsite. The link provides access for local,commuter, agricultural, emergency and industrial traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Clifton Road is Regional Distributor.Clifton Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDDue to the regional growth over the past 10 years the traffic on this link is greater thanenvisaged when the roads were originally designed and constructed. On some sections thecurrent pavement strength is now inadequate for the volume and type of traffic using theroad. There is a need to strengthen and raise the pavement above the natural groundsaturated by a high water table.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe standard proposed is a uniform Type 5 sealed road standard throughout the wholeroute. Reconstruct or repair failed sections of pavement as required. Due to the highaccident rate wider shoulders (partially sealed) with edge lining is required for safetyreasons.Where required, strengthen the existing pavement and upgrade to Type 5 sealed roadstandard. As traffic volumes increase progressively widen seal and upgrade to Type 6sealed road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 71

FUNCTIONCOLLIE - DARDANUP ROUTEFERGUSON RD (2170016, 2080001), WELLINGTON MILL RD (2080248),PILE RD (2080022), MUNGALUP RD (2070011, 2170218, 2080045)Shires of Donybrook-Balingup, Dardanup, and CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007The route provides an alternative scenic drive between Collie on CoalfieldsHighway and Dardanup on Boyanup-Picton Road. It is a regional distributor servicingprimary industry, special rural development, tourism, and timber and forest industries.A popular tourist route it is a potential State Tourist Drive.Ferguson Road is functioning as a district distributor, providing access to local farm produceand the State Forests. It services the timber and forest industry by providing access for loghaul trucks from Donnybrook to wood processing factories in Dardanup.Wellington Mills Road is the access road to Wellington Mills townsite and Wellington Dam.Also used as a heavy haulage route from the pine plantations to timber processing factories.Mungalup Road local distributor road which services special rural development, tourism andthe timber and forest industries.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Wellington Mills Road is Local Distributor,while for all other roads of this route it is Regional Distributor.Ferguson and Mungalup Roads are RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe roads which make up the route vary considerably in standard. Sealed sections ofvarying width combined with unsealed formed road, contribute to reduced safety and unclearroute definition. A more consistent standard throughout is required to properly cater for themix of tourist, commercial and timber industry heavy traffic.Currently Ferguson Road in sections is very narrow. The development need is to improvethe sealed surface to a 6.2m wide carriageway.Wellington Mills Road is urgently in need of widening and resealing including shoulders.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYImprove the horizontal and vertical geometry of Ferguson Road and upgrade to a uniformType 4 road standard. Funds will be sourced from the Regional Road Group.Upgrade Wellington Mills Road to a uniform Type 4 road standard.Reseal sections of Mungalup Road in Collie Shire. Construct and seal Mungalup Road toType 4 sealed road standard in Donnybrook-Balingup Shire.Realign, widen and seal Pile Road to Type 4 sealed road standard.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSFerguson Road upgrading carried out in various sections to a Type 4 standard. Pile Roadhas had gravel realignment and new route 2 km upgrading completed.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 72


COMMONAGE RD(2050041)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCommonage Road passes through and provides the main access to the rapidly expandingspecial rural area to the southwest of Dunsborough and carried traffic volume and mix whichhas similar function to an urban arterial road.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Commonage Road is Local Distributor.Commonage Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDCommonage Road provide the main access to a number of galleries, wineries andrestaurants which produces a high number of tourist type traffic who are travelling slowly toallow time to comprehend signage, entry and exit points to the attractions.The road ranges from 6m to 7m in width. Increasing tourism activity in the area mixed withpoor horizontal alignment, poor sight distance to intersections and driveways, and narrowsealed shoulder widths define a need to improve the safe travelability on this road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCommonage Road has a mix of tourism and industry traffic and ultimately the standardproposed for the full length of this road is a Type 6 standard. The benefits of upgrading thealignment and width of this road will be to improve the traffic safety by giving satisfactorypassing width for oncoming vehicles and stationary vehicle to stand clear of the traffic lanes.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 74

CORBALUP RD, MAYANUP-TONERBRIDGE RD, WINGEBELLUP RD ROUTEFUNCTION(2130188, 2030032, 2180134, 2180211, 2180212)Shires of Manjimup, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, and Boyup BrookLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Corbalup Road provides an east-west access forming part of a link from the South WestHighway to areas east of the Warren/Blackwood Region. Predominantly used as a heavyhaulage route for the timber industry it is also used as access to private properties includingagricultural. Traffic consists of a mixture of commuter and timber haulage vehicles.Mayanup-Tonebridge and Wingebellup Roads form part of an alternative transport routebetween the Great Southern, South West and Peel. In addition to through traffic it servicesabutting farming properties, private tree plantations and several tourist destinations such asPerup Nature Reserve. The roads carry a mix of heavy and light traffic including livestocktransport, timber and tourist vehicles. It is also a bus route and an approved road train route.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Corbalup Road is Regional Distributorin the Shire of Manjimup, and Local Distributor in the Shires of Bridgetown-Greenbushes andBoyup Brook.RFRH class for Mayanup-Tonebridge and Wingebellup Roads is Regional Distributor.Corbalup Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).Mayanup-Tonebridge Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).Wingebellup Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDCorbalup Road is unsealed and traverses the Shires of Boyup Brook, Brldgetown-Greenbushes and Manjimup. Its continued maintenance as a heavy haulage route for multicombination log trucks will support the growing blue gum plantation industry.With increased volumes of heavy vehicle traffic servicing the timber plantation industry anongoing maintenance program is required for Mayanup, Tonebridge and WingebellupRoads.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade Corbalup Road to Type 3 gravel road standard with imported gravel of adequatethickness, shaped and drained.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSThe Roads 2020 standard of a uniform Type 4 sealed road has been attained for Mayanup-Tonebridge and Wingebellup.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 75


FUNCTIONCORONATION RD, PEPPERMINT GROVE RD, DORSETT RD ROUTE(2090001, 2090002, 2090027)Shire of WaroonaLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Coronation, Peppermint Grove, and Dorsett Roads are major local distributors to the Shire ofWaroona. Designated heavy haulage route for extra mass vehicles carting raw materials,stock and stock feed, Peppermint Grove and Coronation Roads are used extensively for thetransport of raw materials.Dorsett Road provides access for vehicles to Lake Clifton and further north for Alcoaworkers. Together with a part of Coronation Roads it will become the major access to thePeel Deviation when completed.The middle section of Coronation Road and Peppermint Grove Road are the most directaccess to and from Preston Beach and run through CALM pine forests.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Coronation Road is Local Distributorbetween SLK 0.0 - 16.34 and Access Road for the rest if its length.RFRH class for Peppermint Grove and Dorsett Roads is Local Distributor.Peppermint Grove Road is a RAV Network 2 road.Coronation Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDA uniform Type 4 seal is required for these roads to accommodate the light and heavyhaulage traffic using this route in a safe and efficient manner.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade these roads to a uniform Type 4 seal for the entire length. Pruning and tree removalis required to improve sight distance on curves, and the installation of signs and guideposts.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 77


COWARAMUP BAY RD(2010003)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCowaramup Bay Road links Cowaramup townsite on Bussell Highway with the coastalholiday centre and popular surfing/swimming venue of Gracetown in Cowaramup Bay. Theroad provides an important east-west heavy transport link between Bussell Highway andCaves Road which are the two major north- south roads in the area and crosses CavesRoad to provide access to Gracetown. It is the only access to Gracetown which supports acommunity of approximately 300 people.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Cowaramup Bay Road is Regional Distributor.Cowaramup Bay Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe Cowaramup Bay area is located in a National Park and is a major tourist destination inthe region. Traffic growth in the area has been high in recent years as a result of aflourishing wine producing and tourist industry. Caves Road has been developed to a specialstandard recognising its sensitive enviromnental characteristics. It is generally a lower speedroad whereas Bussell Highway is developed to cater for a higher speed traffic. Therefore it isimportant to develop good east-west links like Cowaramup Bay Road to encourageappropriate use by enabling efficient cross-over between the two functionally different northsouthroutes.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCowararnup Bay Road has problems associated with intersection alignments and growingtraffic volumes. There is a short term need to improve the intersection with Caves Road bycreating either islands or a staggered ‘T’, and to widen at other ‘I” junctions by sealingshoulders.In the long term if traffic growth continues at the present rate, and especially if Gracetownreceives planning approval to develop, it is likely that upgrading to Type 5 sealed roadstandard will be required. There are problems associated with varying road widths,substandard shoulders and surface drainage. Under-width sections need to be widened andimproved to conform with the overall standard of the road.Upgrade shoulder width and seal shoulders opposite side roads and major driveways.Upgrade sections between Bussell highway and Gracetown (SLK 0.0 to SLK 11.2) to Type 5sealed road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 79


CROSSMAN RD, CROSSMAN-DWARDA RD ROUTE(2140001, 2140002)Shire of BoddingtonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCrossman Road is the main access route to Boddington from Albany Highway for motoriststravelling from south or east of the State. Crossman Road has become a major ruralresidentialcorridor with a number of subdivisions feeding onto the road. It is the accessroute to Boddington for the residents of the Ranford townsite.Crossman-Dwarda Road is the main access road for residents of Wandering and east ofWandering to travel to Boddington, or pass through on their way to the coast.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Crossman Road is Local Distributor.RFRH for Crossman-Dwarda Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThere is need to replace several timber culverts, widen the seal slightly, improve theshoulders and remove vegetation to improve visibility. Thereafter it will be required to resealthe road to maintain it in an acceptable condition.Crossman-Dwarda Road is already sealed 6 m wide and needs to be retained at this widthand standard. No new development required at this time.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYRetain the seal in good condition and ensure the line marking is kept at a high standard.Realign some sections to improve visibility. Reseal prior to 2025.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 81

CUNDINUP-KIRUP RD, CUNDINUP SOUTH RD, CUNDINUP RD,CUNDINUP WEST RD ROUTE(2160002, 2170154, 2160094, 2160001. 2160093)Shires of Nannup and Donybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONCundinup-Kirup Road forms part of an inter-regional link between the South West Hwy(Donnybrook - Dardanup) and the Nannup - Margaret River - Busselton regions via Kirupand Cundinup. This makes the route more direct than the Nannup-Balingup Road which issituated to the east side of the Blackwood River. As a result the Cundinup-Kirup Road is adesignated heavy transport route. Horticultural, timber, cattle and viticultural products aretransported via this route. Some tourist activities are also at present being developed whichwill result in higher traffic numbers on this route. Cundinup West Road is a school bus routeand is the most direct route between the Cundinup region and Busselton.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all these roads is Local Distributor..Cundinup Road is a RAV Network 2 road.Cundinup-Kirup Road is a RAV Network 3 road.Cundinup South and Cundinup West Roads are RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe main development need is aimed at safety and the need to keep the road in standard ofrepair witch is suitable for heavy truck operations mixed with tourist traffic. The seal width isconsidered adequate for the existing traffic and forecast volumes. Narrow gravel shouldersand a continuous need for surface correction need to be addressed. A higher standard ofsignage and guide posting is required to provide maximum safety for road users. Drains andculverts also require considerable maintenance as sections of the road are low lying.This route does suffer some severe pavement failures due to the high use of heavy andoversized vehicles servicing plantation logging. Resurfacing and pavement correction alongthe route will also be required to preserve the overall condition of the road.This entire route requires an ongoing program to rehabilitate the road pavement to upgradeits structural load capacity.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYTreating failed areas with the use of stabilising equipment rather than premix would providea far more cost effective long term solution to this problem. Cleaning of table drains andculverts, followed by widening of gravel shoulders where needed and installation of signageand guide posts. Heavily used from industrial/commercial traffic the ultimate standardproposed for this road is a Type 4 sealed pavement. Maintain a program of stabilisation andsurface correction. Construct and seal to 6m width with associated clearing and drainageworks included. Continue sealing of Cundinup West Road to 6m width at 2km per year withassociated clearing and drainage works included.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 82


DAWESVILLE WEST RD(2120012)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONDawesville West Road forms part of the main access into Melros locality and is a publictransport route. It provides aaccess to regional/district level beach.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Dawesville West Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThis two lane road is in need to incorporate pedestrian/cyclist facilities and movement.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden to accommodate on-road cyclist lanes. Modify to enhance intersection movements.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 84

DEL PARK RD(2150533)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONDel Park Road links two major inter-regional routes - South Western Highway and Pinjarra-Williams Road, providing the most direct route from Dwellingup to Perth metropolitan area. Itwas originally constructed to service the bauxite mining operations to the north ofDwellingup. Tourist traffic has increased considerably in the region with attractions such asSouth Dandalup Dam, Dwellingup townsite, Forest Heritage Centre, Lane Poole Reserve,Munda Biddi Trail and Bibbulmun Track.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Del Park Road is Regional Distributor.Del Park Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road is an important supply route to Alcoa minesites and South Dandalup andConjurunup Dams and for the servicing of the timber industry around Dwellingup. It willbecome an important supply route for the Boddington minesite once it reopens.The road carries a mix of heavy vehicles, tourist and local traffic.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe existing seal width is considered adequate for the current traffic volume andpreservation work is recommended for the short to medium term. In the long term, the roadwill need to be upgraded to a Type 5 standard to accommodate the consistently growingnumber of heavy vehicles and increasing tourist traffic.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSPreservation works are progressively taking place and will continue.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 85


FUNCTIONEASTBORNE RD, DIAMOND TREE RD, PEMBERTON NORTH RD ROUTE(2130101, 2130100, 2130094)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Pemberton North Road is a significant north-south district road servicing the Diamond ChipMill, as well as connecting many local roads and servicing many properties, the timber andagricultural industry. There is some tourism use.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Eastborne Road is RegionalDistributor.RFRH class for Pemberton North Road is Regional Distributor.RFRH class for Diamond Tree Road is Access Road between SLK 0.0 and SLK 4.07 andRegional Distributor for the rest of its length.All three roads forming this route are RAV Network 3 roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road standard is sealed and generally with a width of about 5m. Roadpavements are unsuited to heavy vehicles and road horizontal and vertical alignment issubstandard in places.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade and preserve road to a Type 4 standard including correct pavement and alignmentdeficiencies to improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility to industry traffic, and reducetravel times.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 87

EATON DR, HAMILTON RD ROUTE(2080202, 2080120)Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONEaton Drive is currently being constructed as a dual carriageway and will link to Australindacross the Collie River in a few years. This will become a major traffic route and will taketraffic off the Old Coast Road.Hamilton Road is a major distributor for traffic into and out of Eaton suburbs. Hamilton Roadconnects to the Old Coast Road to Eaton Drive and to recreational and shopping areas.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Eaton Drive is Local Distributorbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 1.52 and Access Road for the rest of its length.RFRH class for Hamilton Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe Shire of Dardanup and Harvey have recognized that the construction of Eaton Drive willlink up all services including transport, shopping, recreation and residential development.Hamilton Road is a Type 6 road with kerbing but requires reconstruction and upgrading for1km in length. Street lighting needs to be improved.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYEaton Drive needs to be constructed to the Collie River in the Dardanup Shire. Theconstruction and completion of the Dardanup/Harvey link will reduce traffic on the Old CoastRoad and will get tourists and traffic direct to their destinations.Sections of the road between the Old Coast Road and Eagle Crescent (SLK 1.16 km)require reconstructing and resealing with asphalt. This should be in the 2007/2008 year ofworks, and the 2008/2009 year. The upgrading of Hamilton Road will allow safer access tothe facilities in Eaton.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 88

ESTUARY RD(2120006)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONEstuary Road offers a parallel traffic route to Peel-Harvey Estuary. It forms functionalaccess to residential properties, public foreshore facilities, regional level boat ramp and carpark, whilst serving as a significant tourist route.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Estuary Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDNeed to incorporate pedestrian/cyclist movements.Modify intersection movements.A single lane each way will satisfy traffic demand.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYTwo lane road with on road cycle lanes.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSConstruction completed.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 89

ESTUARY DR, JOHNSTON RD ROUTE(2040169, 2040152)City of BunburyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONEstuary Drive listed as part of a tourist/recreation route, providing a major connectionbetween Bunbury and the areas of Pelican Point, Eaton and Australind. It is an importantconnection between Bunbury Port, the Perth Bunbury and the South Western Highways.Johnston Road is identified as an important link in the Bunbury Port Access Road plan. Thecompletion of this Access Road will result in Johnston Road linking directly to the PerthBunbury Highway and provide a link for north bound traffic to bypass Bunbury CBD andaccess the Port area/Turkey Point and Pelican Point via Johnston Road.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Estuary Drive is Access Road.RFRH class for Johnston Road is Access Road.Estuary Drive is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDSection of Estuary Drive will be closed and new links between the proposed Bunbury PortRoad and Estuary Drive are intended. The sections of Estuary Drive that remain open willexperience increased traffic flow from the Bunbury Port Road.Johnston Road has been classified in Bunbury’s Transport Vision as a Distributor Road andas part of the Bunbury Port Access Road development will be extended to connect directlyinto the Perth Bunbury highway and Vittoria Road. Johnston Road will also be realigned toconnect into the proposed Port Access Road. The Road will then also function as a regularaccess and distributor road and will provide a link between the Bunbury Port and the area ofGlen Iris.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYAsphalt overlay works are proposed for Estuary Drive as part of the ongoing maintenanceplan for this road.As part of the overall plan for the development of the Bunbury Port Access Road, JohnstonRoad will be realigned to connect into the Bunbury Port Access Road and extended toconnect into the Perth Bunbury Highway and Vittoria Road. Major intersection improvementswill be required to accommodate this connection of Johnston Road with the Perth BunburyHighwaySOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 90

FAIRWAY DR(2050178)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONFairway Drive is a major north-south link between Old Bussell Highway and Bussell Highway(bypass road). The road provides direct access from Bussell Highway to the BusseltonDistrict hospital and medical centre.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Fairway Drive is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDFairway Drive passes through the West Busselton residential area and functions as mainarterial for accessing the main highways, and also has to cater for a high volume ofintersection traffic commuting to and from the school areas on Queen Elizabeth Road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard required for this road is continuation of the dual carriageway toBussell Highway. As land acquisition, service relocation and duplication of the crossing ofVasse River will be required it is recommended that this type of forwarding works shouldcommence as a high priority. The Road will eventually form a main north-south districtdistributor for the Vasse area and access to Bussell Highway.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 91

FISHER RD(2010019)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONFisher Road links Kudarup on Bussell Highway with the remote community of Molloy Islandon the Blackwood River. At the end of Fisher Road there is a ferry service to Molloy Islandand a popular tourist park. The connecting road therefore provides access for a popularrecreation area and also commuter traffic to and from the island.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Fisher Road is Local Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road is generally under-width for the amount and type of traffic using it. This is evident inthe frequency of shoulder grading that is now required. It is a generally flat road but has 3sharp over-verticals that restrict sight distance and present an existing hazard. The need istherefore to widen the road to a 6m seal width, Type 4 road and ease crests as required.Toward the end road there is a short portion of gravel surface that requires sealing.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden the road to a Type 4 standard, ease crests so that visibility is improved and provideseal extension to the end of the road.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 92

FOREST GROVE RD(2010037)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONForest Grove Road is an important east-west link between Bussell Highway and CavesRoad. It provides easy access from Bussell Highway to tourist destinations such as BoranupForest, numerous caves and the west coast. With recent sealing it is attracting increasingtourist traffic completing loops between Caves Road and Bussell Highway.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Forest Grove Road is Local Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDBeing in a Karri Forest area the road has an environmentally sensitive nature. It is anattractive tourist route, lined with large Karri trees. It has recently been upgraded to a Type 4sealed road. The road is now to a standard that is expected to be satisfactory for a numberof years, although with regional growth expanding rapidly it needs to be recognised as asignificant local road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe road has recently been upgraded and is not expected to require further upgrading in thenear future. Some portions of the road are narrow due to close proximity of large Karri trees.Minor seal widening will be required, depending on future traffic conditions.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 93

FOURACRES RD, BLACK POINT RD, GOVERNOR BROOME RD,SCOTT RIVER RD ROUTE(2160069, 2160049, 2160007, 2010033, 2010024)Shires of Nannup and Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONFouracres Road provides a vital all year round link between Milyeannup Coast Road toStewart Road and Vasse Highway. This road traverses the Scott Coastal Plain and is vitalfor the harvest and servicing of the blue gum industry. It also is important for the servicing ofthe cattle (dairy and beef) industry and for the growing horticultural industry. Fouracres Roadprovides a link from the Pemberton-Beedelup National Park-Carrie Valley region to the EastAugusta region.Governor Broome Road is an unsealed road which services the rapidly growing bluegumplantation industry and the growing dairy industry. It is also a school bus route and servicesother horticuftural needs. Governor Broome Road links Milyeannup Coast Road with EastAugusta and various beaches. This makes the road important for both tourist andcommercial requirements.Scott River Road links the village of East Augusta (a remote community on the east side ofthe Blackwood River mouth to Brockman Highway. It is the only road providing access to thecommunity and is therefore a vital connection.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all four roads forming this route is LocalDistributor.Scott River Road is a RAV Network 3 road.Governor Broome Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).Black Point Road is a RAV Network 5 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDFouracres Road requires improvement to vertical and horizontal alignments along varioussections of its length. The development of this road would remove several potentiallyhazardous areas of concern. It would also provide much needed gravel sheeting of areasthat require constant maintenance .The volumes of heavy timber trucks which service thisregion is increasing and placing greater demands on this road.Governor Broome Road - Traversing a flat, swampy coastal plain has resulted in large potholes developing along the entire length of this road. The increase in the occurrence of thisproblem is a direct result of the increase in traffic and the types of traffic which use the road.Raising the height of the road and sheeting with none plastic gravel is desirable to overcomethese issues. A standard 8m width gravel surface would be adequate at this stage.The East Augusta community is rapidly growing and Scott River Road provides its only roadaccess. As the community develops it is expected that tourism will also increase in the area,which will cause an added stress on the fragile gravel road surface. Scott River Road alsoprovides a connection to Governor Broome Road, which is a primary heavy haulage routefor tree plantation harvesting in this area.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 94

Widening and upgrading of the route will ensure an appropriate level of safety and improvetraffic flow for the of mix road trains, log trucks and passenger vehicles. Safer school busroute and an improved all year round road for access to East Augusta and various beaches.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYDrainage improvements followed by lowering of crests and re-alignment of corners andgravel sheeting.Governor Broome Road - importing a suitable subgrade material followed by gravel sheetingto trafficable width of 6m and a total width of 8m. Drainage requirements will also need to beadequately upgraded to suit this standard of upgrade. Future funding contributions from theTIRES grants will no longer be available. This could hinder the progression of much neededupgrade work to this road. Widen to 8m from Milyeannup Coast Road to shire boundary overtwo years.The initial 8km of Scott River Road from Brockman Highway was previously upgraded to asealed road standard to allow mineral sand mining. The remaining portion to East Augusta isgravel, which corrugates in the dry season and potholes in the wet. Progressively resheetthe gravel formation between SLK 8.0 and SLK 14.6 to a uniform Type 3 gravel roadstandard. Upgrade the section between SLK 8.0 and SLK 14.6 to a 6m seal width Type 4sealed road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 95

GIORGI RD(2080197)Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONGiorgi Road is the access road from South West Highway into the Picton Industrial Area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Giorgi Road is Access Road.Giorgi Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe Picton Industrial Area continues to expand with the latest Bio Diesel plant. Giorgi Roadis a Type 6 and will require resealing.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYIn year 2007/2008 allow for the whole road length to be resealed with 25mm asphalt.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 96

GRAPHITE RD, CORONATION RD ROUTE(2130543, 2160119, 2160063)Shires of Manjimup and NannupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONGraphite Road forms an important east west link from Manjimup to Nannup and throughDescribe the road’s current to Busselton. It links the Vasse Highway with the South WestHighway. It services local and regional traffic, links many local roads and services tourism,timber and agriculture industry, and provides access to National Parks and Tourist sites.A major connecting road between Margaret River, Busselton, and Nannup to Manjimup andfurther East and South. Tourist, transport and connecting road.Coronation Road connects Graphite Rd with Vasse Hwy and is 16km long Being the mostdirect route between Manjimup and the Scott River - Augusta districts .The main function ofthe road is to provide access to major tourist and horticultural activities in this area. Timberproducts are also transported along this road. Other functions are goods and servicesrelated to the various activities and access to the Manjimup freight and airport facilities.Coronation Rd is also an important inter-regional link and is being traversed by a wide rangeof road users who are travelling between Margaret River and Manjimup.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Graphite Road is Regional Distributor.RFRH class for Coronation Road it is Access Road.Coronation Road is a RAV Network 2 road.Graphite Road in the Shire of Nannup is a RAV Network 3 road, while in the Shire ofManjimup it is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDGraphite Road - The existing road standard is sealed and generally with a width ofapproximately 6 m. The majority of the Road has generally been upgraded to a Type 4standard under the Roads 2020 program. Sections of road pavements are unsuited to heavyvehicles and road horizontal and vertical alignment is marginal in places. .This road is constructed through a very damp area and will require ongoing surfacecorrections.A large tourist development is now being planned for this area .A tourist facility based on theTasmanian Dismal Swamp Giant Tree Slide is being considered. This will result in apotentially dangerous mix of traffic along this road. The low standard gravel surfacebecomes slippery during winter and very dusty during the summer months. To develop thisroad to a Type 4 sealed road standard would be appropriate when safety needs and trafficvolumes and types are considered.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYGraphite Road - Upgrade and preserve road to a Type 4 standard including correctpavement and alignment deficiencies. (Largely complete under Roads 2020.)Surface corrections as required.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 97

Coronation Road - A staged development implemented over three years could be planned.This approach would address the immediate safety needs within the first year. An overallvisual impact of works should be considered when works are being progressed. This wouldhelp to retain the tourist values of the area. Formation, drainage and gravel sheeting ofproblem areas should be programmed for the first stage. Followed by two stages of graveland seal to a Type 4 standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 98

GREENLANDS RD(2150004)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONGreenlands Road will become a major link between Perth - Bunbury Highway and the SouthWest Highway. It is the shortest link between the two routes from Perth to Bunbury and willbe used as the western bypass around Pinjarra.As a long-term strategy Boddington Goldmine will use Greenlands Road to link to the NewPerth-Bunbury Hwy for their haulage routes to and from Bunbury Port.The section of Greenlands Road west of the New Perth-Bunbury Highway will become theprimary access road to the Point Grey development, expected to have a population of 7,000.The section of road between South West Hwy and New Perth-Bunbury Hwy will be includedin the RAV Network 2, 3 and probably 4 once the new highway is complete.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Greenlands Road is Local Distributor betweenSLK 0.0 and SLK 9.12, and Access Road for the rest of its length.DEVELOPMENT NEEDShort term strategy for this road will be to upgrade to a Type 6.Medium term will require rerouting of the eastern portion of the road, to the south of thePinjarra Pacing/Trotting Track, where it terminates at South West Hwy.Long term will be to upgrade to a Type 8 dual carriageway.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCurrently a 6m wide sealed Greenlands Road will require an upgrade to a Type 6 by 2009 tocoincide with the opening of the New Perth-Bunbury Hwy.Rerouting of the eastern section of the road will be required by 2011.Long Term will be to upgrade to a Type 8 dual carriageway.The portion of Greenlands Road from Point Grey to Perth - Bunbury Highway will bedependant on the timing of the development and the contribution portion of the Developer.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 99


HALLS HEAD RD(2120244)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHalls Head Road is servicing regional needs - tourist and residential - whilst connecting tothe Mandurah CBD, and Mandurah waterfront developments and Regional Public OpenSpace. It provides access to significant beach and foreshore area. Revitalisation of HallsHead area will create movement economy and thus increased traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Halls Head Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDHalls Head Rd is identified in the Mandurah Foreshore Focus 2020 Study as being a keytransport route. The road may be upgraded to incorporate light rail/tram services. However,in the interim, it will need to be upgraded/widened to cater for increased vehicle demand,cyclist/pedestrian activities, and intersection movements.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUltimate standard will be four lane divided carriageway.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 101

HARMANS MILL RD, METRICUP RD, HARMANS SOUTH RD,SOUTH HARMANS RD ROUTE(2050017, 2050013, 2050047, 2010243)Shires of Busselton and AMRLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHarmans Mill Road is a part of an important link between a major tourist and winery areaand Bussell Highway. This road is in the heart of the tourism and dairy farming area andprovides access to tourists and service vehicles accessing wineries, pristine coastallocations and farming properties.Metricup Road is a part of an important east-west link between a major tourist and wineryarea and Bussell Highway. This road is in the heart of the tourism and dairy farming areaand provides access to tourists and service vehicles accessing wineries, pristine coastallocations and farming properties.South Harmans Road is a part of a popular link between the south western tourist andwinery area and Bussell Highway. This road is in the heart of the tourism and dairy farmingarea and provides access to tourists and service vehicles accessing wineries, pristinecoastal locations and farming properties.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all four roads forming this route is LocalDistributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDHarmans Mill Road provides the main access to a number of galleries, wineries andrestaurants resulting in a high volume of tourist type traffic, travelling slowly to allow time tocomprehend signage, entry and exit points to the attractions. Harmans Mills Road ranging inseal width (3.5m to 6.2m) with poor horizontal alignment is in need of improvement for thesafe travelability of this road. Several sections require widening and realignment to properlycater for the tourist, general commuter and service traffic mix.Metricup Road - The road provides the main access to a number of galleries, wineries andrestaurants which produces a high number of tourist type traffic who are travelling slowly toallow time to comprehend signage, entry and exit points to the attractions. Metricup Road is9.46km in length and ranges from 3.5m to 7.4m wide. Increasing tourism activity in the areamixed with poor horizontal alignment and narrow seal widths support the case for works toimprove the safe travelability of this road. Several sections require widening and realignmentto properly cater for the tourist, general commuter and service traffic mix.South Harmans Road - The road provides a popular access to a number of galleries,wineries and restaurants. This produces a high number of tourist type traffic that aretravelling slowly to allow time to comprehend signage, entry and exit points to the attractions.Harmans Road South ranges from 3.7m to 6m wide. Increasing tourism activity in the areamixed with poor horizontal alignment and narrow seal widths support the case for works toimprove the safe travelability of this road. Several sections require widening and realignmentto properly cater for the tourist, general commuter and service traffic mix.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 102

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYHarmans Mill Road is prominently a tourist drive and ultimately the standard proposed forthe full length of this road is a 6.2m wide sealed pavement. The benefits of upgrading theseal width of this road will be to improve the traffic safety by giving satisfactory passing widthfor oncoming vehicles and stationary vehicle to stand clear of the traffic lanes.This road is prominently a tourist drive and ultimately the standard proposed for the fulllength of this road is a 7.4m wide sealed pavement. The benefits of upgrading the seal widthof this road will be to improve the traffic safety by giving satisfactory passing width foroncoming vehicles and stationary vehicle to stand clear of the traffic lanes.South Harmans Road - This road is prominently a tourist drive and ultimately the standardproposed for the full length of this road is a 6.2m wide sealed pavement. The benefits ofupgrading the seal width of this road will be to improve the traffic safety by giving satisfactorypassing width for oncoming vehicles and stationary vehicle to stand clear of the traffic lanes.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 103

FUNCTIONHARRIS RD, WATERLOO RD, MARTIN PELUSEY RD, MOORE RD ROUTE(2040431, 2080002, 2080215, 2080023, 2080024)City of Bunbury and Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Harris Road is an important Local Distributor Road providing direct access to variousindustries within the City of Bunbury and farming properties within the Shire of Dardanup.Industrial traffic and trucks transporting farming products are key movements in Harris Road.Waterloo Road is regional distributor that Links the South Western Highway with Dardanup.With Boyanup Picton Road and Boyanup Capel Road it effectively provides a bypass of thePicton area for heavy vehicles traveling north-south. It services primary production andtourism and is an important alternative route for local and interregional traffic.Martin Pelusey Road links the South Western Highway and the Boyanup Picton Road. Itprovides heavy vehicle access to the Picton industrial area. The road acts as a bypassaround Bunhury for heavy vehicles.Moore Road links the Boyanup Picton Road to the Dardanup west industrial area. It is anaccess to the Laminex Group site and to Brookes Transport yards.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Harris Road in the City of Bunbury isAccess Road, while in the Shire of Dardanup it is Local Distributor between SLK 0.0 andSLK 5.66 and Access Road for the rest of its length.RFRH class for Waterloo and Martin Pelusey Roads is Regional Distributor.RFRH class for Moore Road is Regional Distributor between SLK 0.0 and SLK 2.31 andLocal Distributor for the rest of its length.Waterloo and Martin Pelusey Roads and Harris Road in the Shire of Dardanup are RAVNetwork 3 roads, and Moore Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThese roads will become part of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road. The current roads standardis considered adequate in the short to medium term. In the longer term, these roads willultimately require widening and resealing to cater for the projected increase in traffic volumeespecially log haul trucks.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYHarris Road shall required resealing in the next 5 years, and road realignment and wideningwithin the next 10 years. Some sections of these roads need improvements to geometry andpavement, and asphalt overlay for deformations to maintain the current level of serviceabilityand to cope with the foreseeable traffic growth.Some sections of Waterloo Road need pavement improvements to maintain the current levelof serviceability and to cope with the foreseeable traffic growth. The intersection with SouthWestern Highway also requires upgrading to improve traffic safety and assist heavier vehicleturning movements.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 104

PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSMartin Pelusey and Moore Roads have had surface correction and asphalt overlay insections.Waterloo Road has had surface correction at various locations, and sections of gravelshoulders have been upgraded.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 105

HARVEY BYPASS ROUTEPETERSON RD (2110046), THIRD ST (2110030), KORIJEKUP RD (2110038),SEVENTH ST (2110069), EIGHT ST (2110070), FORESTRY RD (2110005),GOVERNMENT RD (2110011), UDUC RD (2110538), HERBERT RD (2110019),HOCART RD ( 2110076)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHarvey Bypass provides an alternative route for heavy traffic around the Harvey townsite tothe large milk, fruit juice and meat processing industries, sited west of Harvey townsite. Italso provides local access to wineries, dairies and agricultural farms. The route will alsosupport regional light industrial traffic and tourist functionality, and alternative access to theHarvey Townsite for residents.Forestry, Government, and Uduc Roads form the major link between South WesternHighway via the Harvey townsite to the Perth Bunbury Highway and the coast, including thecommunities at Australind, Binningup, Myalup and Lake Preston. The link provides accessfor commuter, agricultural, emergency and industrial traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Peterson Road, Third Street betweenSLK 0.11 and SLK 3.5, Korjekup Road between SLK 0.0 and SLK 3.55, Seventh Streetbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 0.71, Herbert Road between SLK 1.93 and SLK 2.88, and HocartRoad between SLK 0.0 and SLK 2.55 is Local Distributor.RFRH class for Eight Street, Third Street between SLK 0.0 and SLK 0.11, Korjekup Roadbetween SLK 3.55 and SLK 3.98, Seventh Street between SLK 0.71 and SLK 3.86, HerbertRoad between SLK 0.0 and SLK 1.93 and between SLK 2.88 and SLK 5.19, and HocartRoad between SLK 2.55 and SLK 2.9 is Access Road.RFRH class for Forestry, Government, and Uduc Roads is Regional Distributor.Forestry, Peterson, and Hocart Roads, and Seventh Street are RAV Network 3 roads.Third and Eight Streets, and Uduc, Government, and Herbert Roads are RAV Network 3roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe traffic on this link is greater than envisaged when the roads were originally designed andconstructed. On many sections of the route the current seal width and pavement strength isnow inadequate for the volume and type of traffic using the route. The roads standard variesconsiderably requiring some improvements to the horizontal geometry. There is a need tostrengthen and raise the pavement above the natural ground saturated by the high watertable and associated agricultural irrigation channels. Widening is required to reduce roadmaintenance costs.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard proposed is a uniform Type 5 sealed road standard along the wholeroute. Upgrade the sub standard sections by progressively strengthening and widening thepavement together with horizontal geometry improvements on localised sections.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 106

HARVEY-QUINDANNING RD, LOWER HOTHAM RD ROUTE(2110002, 2140003, 2140004)Shires of Harvey and BoddingtonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHarvey-Quindanning Road is an important east-west link that services the grain, logging andfreight transport requirements for a large area to the east of Harvey on South WesternHighway. It connects the rural community with the town of Harvey and the variouscommunity facHities, which are available at that subregional centre. With Pinjarra-WilliamsRoad, Harvey-Quindanning Road forms an inter-regional, east-west link between the SouthWest and Wheatbelt Regions.Harvey-Quindanning Road is an important east-west link that services the grain, logging andfreight transport requirements for a large area to the east of Harvey, which is located on theSouth Western Highway. It connects the rural community with the town of Harvey and thevarious community facilities which are available at that sub-regional centre. With Pinjarra-Williams Road, Harvey-Quindanning Road forms an inter-regional, east-west link betweenthe South West and Wheatbelt Regions.Lower Hotham Road provides access for residents in the south of the shire to the communityservice centre of Boddington. Timber carriers also use it as a heavy haulage road. The roadcarries tourists to Harvey-Quindanning Road to visit tourist attractions i.e. Tumlo ForestPlantation, Long Gully Bridge, the Murray River and the overland conveyor belt.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Harvey-Quindanning Road isRegional Distributor in the Shire of Harvey between SLK 0.0 and SLK 23.41, and LocalDistributor for the rest of its length.RFRH class for Harvey-Quindanning Road in the Shire of Boddington and for Lower HothamRoad is Local Distributor.Harvey-Quindanning Road while in the Shire of Boddington is a RAV Network 2road, whilein the Shire of Harvey it is a RAV Network 2road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDHarvey-Quindanning Road - The road carries local and inter-regional traffic and is the mostdirect link between the two communities of Harvey and Williams. The road varies from a twolanesealed standard to a formed gravel surface. As a through route linking two major northsouthroutes, it should be developed to a uniform standard. Whilst maintenance of thecurrent standard is expected to be adequate for several years, traffic forecasts indicate thatin the longer term the road should be sealed to a uniform width.Lower Hotham Road is sealed 6.2m wide for the entire length. It should need no attentionother than to reseal sections as required and ensure good visibility is maintained.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYHarvey-Quindanning Road - The ultimate standard proposed of this road is a minimum 6mwide sealed Type 4 road standard. The first 17.5 km has been sealed by the Shire ofBoddington and it is intended to continue sealing the road extending the seal annually by 1 -2 km, depending on the available funds. Maintain the road as a uniform Type 4 sealed road.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 107

PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSHarvey-Quindanning Road - Works on the road have been completed to 70%. Resealingworks are to be undertaken in the next stage. Three km of road is left to be resealed in theShire of Harvey. On completion of works, reconstruction of the first section of road will needto be undertaken.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 108

HENTY RD(2080018)Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHenty Road is the major distributor road into the Ferguson Valley. It connects to many touristfacilities and is used for heavy haulage carting.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Henty Road is Local Distributor betweenSLK 0.0 and SLK 11.5, and Access Road for the rest of its length.DEVELOPMENT NEEDHenty Road is recognised as a significant road by the Regional Road Group. Half of HentyRoad is sealed to a width of 5 - 6 metres while the rest is gravel and is being graduallyupgraded. Tourists use this route and there have been many accidents. Henty Road is themajor cartage route to developments in the Ferguson Valley.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe sealing of the gravel section of the road and the improvements in the geometry shouldbe undertaken over five years. Once the gravel section is sealed, then widening of theexisting sealed road can take place.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 109

HESTER RD(2030153)Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHester Road links two inter-regional routes, South Western Highway and Bridgetown BoyupBrook Road. The road acts as a bypass for Bridgetown as it takes the heavy traffic fromSouth Western Highway and Bridgetown-Boyup Brook Road away from the main street ofBridgetown. Hester Road carries significant heavy traffic from local and non-local industry aswell as local and through traffic. The road will form part of an important link for the timberindustry and needs to be capable of carrying road trains. It also serves as access to cattlesale yards located on its western end.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Hester Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDHester Road passes directly through Hester townsite, which may pose concerns with risingtraffic volumes particularly heavy traffic.Hester Road should be upgraded to a minimum 7m seal width in all areas where this isphysically possible with a Type 4 cross section. Most of the length of the road is substantiallyless than this at present time and ongoing works to achieve the desired outcome will besimilar each year with funding and Council’s works program determining the length of roadimproved each year. Historically, such works progress in increments of one to 3km per year.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYHester Road requires attention seal width, horizontal alignment, vegetation pruning toimprove sight distance and large vehicle access, and community safety and amenity in theHester townsite section. In most instances the issues of vegetation, seal width and alignmentcan be dealt with simultaneously. Generally the existing seal will be retained and strategicshoulder widening and sealing will address seal width and horizontal alignment issues.These works will be staged according to funding availability. Historically such worksprogress in increments of approximately one to 2 km per year.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 110


HYNES RD(2080003)Shire of DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONHynes Road is a regional distributor that provides a heavy vehicle link from Perth - BunburyHighway to the south Western Highway. This provides the route for traffic heading south viathe South Western Highway.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Hynes Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDHynes Road is going to become apart of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road and will remain aservice road. While the road pavement is considered adequate in short to medium term, thestandard of the road will need to be improved to cater for the resultant increase in traffic.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe road has recently been upgraded and needs further funds to improve geometry andpavement correction.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSSections of Hynes Road have been reconstructed to Type 4.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 112

JAYES RD, GREENBUSHES BOYUP BROOK RD ROUTE(2030007, 2180033, 2030223)Shires of Boyup Brook and Bridgetown-GreenbushesLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONJayes Road, Greenbushes Boyup Brook Road route is the main east-west heavy haulagelink between the large tracts of tree plantations in the south of Boyup Brook Shire and theproposed rail head at Greenbushes. It will be a strategic heavy vehicle arterial road in theShire of Boyup Brook for the transportation of wood chip timber to the proposed rail head atGreenbushes and onto the State Roads accessing the Port of Bunbury.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all roads in this route is Local Distributor.Greenbushes Boyup Brook is a RAV Network 3 road Road, and Jayes Road in the Shire ofBridgetown-Greenbushes is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road alignment in places is substandard for the volume and type of traffic using thatroad. Reconstruction, widening and realignment of various sections to a uniform two-lanesealed standard is required to properly cater for the passenger vehicle, heavy freight, andschool bus traffic mix.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYRealign and widen various sections to Type 4 sealed road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 113

JOHNSTON RD(2110006, 2090004)Shires of Harvey and WaroonaLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONJohnston Road is the major access and link between Yarloop Townsite on South WesternHighway and the Perth Bunbury Highway for commuter and road freight traffic for farmingand light industry in the Yarloop area. It forms part of an agreed heavy haulage route fromthe Shire of Waroona for heavy vehicles carting from Perth Bunbury Highway to South WestHighway. It is also a school bus route and access to CALM and private forest plantations.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Johnston Road is Local Distributor.Johnston Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe current traffic on this link is greater than envisaged when the road was originallydesigned and constructed. The seal width is insufficient with shoulders of varying conditiontogether with some sections of low standard road geometry. This road needs to be upgradedto a uniform Type 4 standard to provide better access for the commuter, road freight andemergency vehicles utilising this route.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe standard proposed is a uniform Type 4 sealed road standard throughout the wholeroute, including appropriate geometric improvements where required.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 114

KINGSTON DR(2110543)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONKingston Drive will be the future District Distributor for the high density housing estates oneither side of the Collie River in the localities of Australind and Eaton.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Kingston Drive is Access Road.Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe construction of this link will support the expanding urban development east of theAustralind Townsite and provide north south access to the same urban development east ofEaton. As the growth rate of these urban expansions is unprecedented in the South West,the traffic generated will immediately require a four lane road. Traffic volumes on this roadexceed capacity, providing a low level of service. Due to this road being sited to the Estuary,there are a number of environmental constraints to the further development of this link.Completion of the Kingston Drive/Hands Avenue link will assist to relieve increasing trafficpressures on the Old Coast Road. It will also assist to take local traffic movements off theAustralind Bypass and maintain the efficiency of this section of the Perth Bunbury Highway.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe standard proposed for Kingston Drive is a uniform Type 8 dual kerbed carriageway roadstandard. The developer, as part of the urban development, will conduct much of the roadconstruction. The Harvey Shire will complete any links or other unfinished works.Progressively construct Kingston Drive to a Type 8 dual kerbed carriageway road standardto link Hands Avenue in the Shire of Dardanup and construct a bridge over the Collie River.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 115


LAKES RD, PATERSON RD, OLD MANDURAH RD, TONKIN DR,NORTH YUNDERUP RD, GORDON RD ROUTE(2120353, 2150009, 2150013, 2150072, 2150168, 2150005, 2120397, 2120615)City of Mandurah and Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONLakes and Gordon Roads form an east west link between South Western Highway and PerthBunbury Highway in Mandurah and a future connection to the Kwinana Freeway I PeelDeviation. Passing through the rapidly expanding residential, light industrial and special ruralareas east of Mandurah, the link carries heavy haulage and commuter traffic betweenMandurah and North Dandalup. It also provides access to Peel Health Campus, and a highschool site at the intersection of Murdoch DriveRoad.Paterson and Old Mandurah Roads route is a direct haulage route from east of Pinjarra tothe ports north of Mandurah. It is a vital transport route for the cartage of mineral sands fromextractive quarries in the region. With the construction of the New Perth Bunbury HighwayPaterson and Old Mandurah Roads will perform a District Distributor role.Tonkin Drive and North Yunderup Road are the only access roads from Pinjarra Road intothe North Yunderup townsite (approximate population of 1,500 people). This area is beingfurther developed which adding pressure to the ageing infrastructure.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Lakes Road in the City of Mandurahbetween SLK 3.96 and SLK 5.13 is Regional Distributor, while between SLK 0.0 andSLK 3.96, and in the Shire of Murray it is Access Road.RFRH class for Paterson and Old Mandurah Roads and Tonkin Drive is Access Road.Lakes Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDUpgrading is required on some sections of Lakes Road to achieve consistent standard forthe volume and type of traffic using this road. Significant traffic growth is already in excess ofthe warrant for a dual carriageway.The present two-lane sealed standard of Gordon Road between Mandurah Terrace andFremantle Road is inadequate for a road with this level of traffic. The final designincorporates a four lane road with right/left turn pockets at each intersection to service thelight industrial land use adjacent. Development of a dual carriageway on Gordon Road isrequired in the short term. Several intersections will require upgrading in order to properlyintegrate the adjoining residential road network with the upgraded Gordon Road.Paterson Road is a Type 5 from Lakes Road to Old Mandurah Road. This section requireslinemarking and shoulder maintenance. The section from Old Mandurah Road to South WestHighway is approximately 6m wide and in need of urgent upgrade to Type 5 standard.Old Mandurah Road has a 6m wide seal. Needs to be upgraded to a Type 5 (7m wide seal)in the mid term with the ultimate standard of the road being a Type 8 dual carriageway.Tonkin Drive is a rural standard 6.4m wide sealed road between Pinjarra Road and NorthYunderup Road. This requires widening to 7.6m as it is the only access to this townsite.North Yunderup Road requires asphalt works on the first 300m immediately.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 117

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade various sections of Lakes Road between South Western Highway and GordonRoad to achieve an overall uniform Type 5 sealed road standard. Upgrade the sectionbetween Gordon Road and Bedingfeld Road to Type 8 dual carriageway standard andimprove intersections.Additional road widening on Gordon Road is required to allow for the installation of right/leftturn pockets. Upgrade Gordon Road to Type 8 dual carriageway standard and improveintersections between Mandurah Terrace and Fremantle Road including modifications tosignalised intersection at Fremantle Road.Progressively upgrade the portion of Paterson Road between Old Mandurah Rd and SouthWest Hwy to Type 5 standard as high priority.Progressively widen Old Mandurah Road to a Type 5 standard road by 2010. Widen toType 8 standard progressively from Pinjarra Road in line with development timeframes.North Yunderup Road requires asphalt works on the first 300m immediately.Tonkin Drive requires widening to 7.6 m in the medium term.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSSections of Lakes Road between South West Hwy and Gordon Road have been upgradedto achieve a uniform Type 5 sealed road standard.Gordon Road has been constructed in the interim to a four lane standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 118

LESCHENAULT DR(2040376)City of BunburyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONLeschenault Drive currently provides access to the Port of Bunbury’s Inner Harbour area. Italso provides access to the well utilised Turkey Point boat ramp.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Leschenault Drive is Access Road.Leschenault Drive is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDLeschenault Drive is currently a road within the Port of Bunbury’s property however as partof the Bunbury Port Access Road and the Port’s expansion of the Inner Harbour area it isintended that this road will be realigned to the north east and will be handed over to the City.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYChanges to Leschenault Drive are intended to occur with the Bunbury Port Access Road andprior to the work commencing on the inner harbour expansion. The improvements toLeschenault Drive will ensure public access to the Turkey Point recreation facilitiesmaintained and that security to the Port area will not be jeopardised.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 119

LESLIE RD(2120147)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONLeslie Street connects the Mandurah City Centre with the Mandurah Bypass (FremantleRoad) and thereafter provides a link to the eastern side of the community which isCoodanup/Dudley Park. It is designated an Access Road serving Regional Needs. It is alink to the CBD, allows access to three schools and joins the east/west residentialcommunities through the Mandurah Bypass. Access is now via a signalised intersection.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Leslie Street is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTwo lanes of traffic with two lanes of on-road parking contained within a 20m road reserve.At the eastern end, between Mandurah Bypass and Coolibah Avenue, Leslie Street shouldprovide for optimum efficiency at the traffic signals. Separate lanes for left turning, rightturning and through traffic are appropriate. Similarly, a right turn lane from Leslie Street toCoolibah Avenue would be appropriate to provide for accessibility and flexibility.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYScoping of work for public utility relocations is required as first stage of proposal.Thereafter, consideration of road upgrading to four lane dual carriageway is to be consideredwhen traffic demand warrants are met.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSLink road to Dudley Park constructed. Signalised intersection at Leslie Street/MandurahBypass/Mariners Cove Drive completed.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 120


LOWRIE RD, BOUNDARY RD, GAVINS RD ROUTE(2060005, 2060004, 2060003)Shire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThis group of roads links Bussell Highway and South Western Highway and provides accessto the district centre of Capel. It is an approved heavy haulage route that links regional andinter-regional routes. Gavins Road currently services existing mineral sands mines andprovides access to processing plants in Capel. The group is the preferred haulage route fora proposed new mine site. It currently acts as a significant distributor for farm produce,agricultural supplies and timber plantations when harvesting.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Boundary Road, for Lowrie Roadbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 4.77, and for Gavins Road between SLK 0.0 and SLK 11.06 isLocal Distributor.RFRH class for Lowrie Road between SLK 4.77 and SLK 11.83, and for Gavins Roadbetween SLK 11.06 and SLK 14.63 is Access Road.Boundary Road is a RAV Network 3 road, while Lowrie and Gavins Roads are RAV Network3 roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDAs Gavins and Lowrie Roads have not been designed for the heavy upgrading is required toproperly cater for the increased loads. Some sections of Gavins Road require reconstructionand upgrading of drainage structures. The seal width of a section of Lowrie Road is less thanadequate and increased road capacity is required.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard proposed for this road network is Type 4 sealed road standard. Thework will involve the reconstruction of failed sections of Gavins Road, replacement of somepipe culverts and development of the road to a uniform Type 4 sealed road standard.Approximately 1.8km of Lowrie Road requires widening from the existing 4m seal to 6mType 4 sealed road standard and reconstruction of a further section of failed pavement.Boundary Road requires reconstruction due to base failure.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 122


LUCY VICTORIA AVE(2110223)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONLucy Victoria Avenue connects the Clifton Park Community in Australind to the Old CoastRoad. It is the only road access for all the residential traffic, buses, rubbish collection andother service needs.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Lucy Victoria Avenue is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDWhile no significant growth is expected in the immediate future for this area the upgrading ofLucy Victoria Avenue is to retain a safe access for the Clifton Park Community.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade to a Type 6 sealed road standard. Reconstruct or repair failed sections ofpavement as required. Progressively review the safety at each of the major intersectionsand improve intersection layouts.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 124

MADORA BEACH RD(2120276)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMadora Beach Road is a main access road from the highway into Madora locality, and to theregional / district level beach.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Madora Beach Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDA key public transport route in need to incorporate cyclist and pedestrian movement.Modify to enhance intersection movements. Single lane each way will satisfy traffic demand.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden to accommodate on road cycle lanes.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSRoad reconstructed to 10 m width.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 125

MANDURAH CBD ROADSANSTRUTHER RD (2120137), MANDURAH TCE (2120616), PINJARRA RD (2120703),ALLNUTT ST (2120139), PEEL ST (2120131), HACKETT ST (2120140),COOPER ST (2120141), GIBSON ST (2120142), TUCKEY ST (2120143),SUTTON ST (2120157), SHOLL ST (2120158), SMART ST )2120159)FUNCTIONCity of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Anstruther Road is an important north-south district distributor connecting Mandurah Terracethrough to Leslie Street (intersects with Pinjarra Road). It is developing as a mixed use streetwith business/commercial/residential/medical practices encouraging local employment andcapitalising on the economy movement. It is also a major bus route.Mandurah Terrace is a significant district distributor within the Mandurah Central BusnessDistrict and residential area along the coast to the north of the city centre. The road is theprincipal entrance from Perth Bunbury Highway to the city centre from the north. It connectsschools, light industrial areas and expanding residential development north and north-east ofthe city centre, with the centre of town.Peel Street - Allnutt Street serve as an east-west connector between the City centre andFremantle Road. It provides for a major public transport route between the City centre andthe bus and train transit station currently being constructed adjacent to Fremantle Road.Pinjarra Road is a regional distributor within the City of Mandurah which links directly toPinjarra. It is the principal access to the central business district from the east. It carries asignificant volume of mixed residential, commercial and industrial traffic. It services regionalshopping precinct.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for these roads in Mandurah CBD is AccessRoad.DEVELOPMENT NEEDAnstruther Road requires to be developed initially into two lanes with two on road parkinglanes. Ultimately upgrade into four lane divided carriageway.The continued expansion of Mandurah as a population centre and its popularity as a touristdestination will add further importance to Mandurah Terrace as a district distributor road. It isproposed to construct a round about as a gateway entry to the City by reconstructing theexisting channelised intersection/T-junction which is currently performing this role.Peel Street - Allnutt Street - A four-lane road is required to cater for the traffic demand andprovide for turning movements at cross roads along the total length of road. Public transportis expected to be an important part of the transport mix, having to meet a 15 minute trainarrival time schedule.Growth in population and employment opportunities are expected to place further demandon Pinjarra Road. A four-lane divided road is required to properly cater for the level oftraffic.This encapsulates the future development of Pinjarra Road in four-lane divided dualcarriageway with enhanced street lighting, cyclist and pedestrian accommodation,channelised intersections and side road rationalisation.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 126

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYAnstruther Road requires purchase of land for road widening purposes in the order of 3m.The scoping for the project needs to commence in order to finalise land acquisition andpublic utility service relocation and design, ahead of any planned construction. Roadupgrading four lane dual carriageway. (Land acquisition and public utility relocation. Roadupgrading four lane dual carriageway.)Upgrade Mandurah Terrace to a Type 8 dual carriageway standard including intersectionimprovements between Fremantle Road and Gordon Road. (SW 130)Construct large roundabout at intersection with Fremantle Road.Planning is underway for the design of a dual carriageway from Fremantle Road to ParkRoad. A signalised intersection is required to be constructed at the intersection of PeelStreet - Scott Street - Anstruther Road. The transit station currently caters for busmovements and the train station is currently under construction. Purchase land (2m eitherside of main east-west road Peel Street I Allnutt Street) to facilitate road development whichis two lanes traffic plus two kerbside parking lanes. Construct four - lane carriagewayFremantle Road to Park Road.The current traffic volume supports the case for upgrading Pinjarra Road in the short term.However, as the project is likely to involve land acquisition and services relocation,commencement of construction would not be practical for several years. It is recommendedthat scoping of the project commence as a high priority.Upgrade the section of Pinjarra Road between Mandurah Terrace and Perth BunburyHighway to Type 8 dual carriageway standard. Construct large roundabout at intersectionwith Fremantle Road.Extend Sutton Street, including new traffic management installations, intersectionmodifications, and pedestrian/cyclist facilities.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSConstruction of dual carriageway from Gordon Road to Anstruther Road.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 127


MANJIMUP – CRANBROOK ROUTEPERUP RD (2130034), MORDALUP RD (2130171)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThis route links Manjimup, Frankland and Cranbrook. It also links the South West Highwayand Great Southern Highway. It services many properties, is a major timber haulage route,as well as servicing agricultural, local and industry traffic. There is some tourist use present.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Mordalup Road and Perup Road betweenSLK 0.0 and SLK 34.56 is Regional Distributor, while for the rest of its length Perup Road isAccess Road.Perup Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDPerup and Mordallup Roads are constructed to a 3m strip seal standard with approximately6m gravel pavement. There are deficiencies in pavement, vertical and horizontal alignment.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade Perup and Mordallup Roads to a Type 5 road standard including correct pavementand alignment deficiencies to improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility to industrytraffic, as well as reduce travel times.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 129

FUNCTIONMANJIMUP – WINDY HARBOUR ROUTEWINDY HARBOUR RD (2130545), WHEATLEY COAST RD (2130156)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007The route links three state highways and four townsites being the sole access to two ofthose. An important north-south link it connects many local roads. It services local andregional traffic including agriculture, extractive and timber industry haulage and tourist traffic.It is also the sole sealed road access to the south coast between Walpole and Augusta andprovides access into the D’Entrecasteaux National Park and several tourist features.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for both roads forming this route is RegionalDistributor.Wheatley Coast Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road standard is sealed and generally with a width between 5m (Windy HarbourRoad) and 6m (Wheatley Coast Road). Road pavements are unsuited to heavy vehicles,and road horizontal and vertical alignment is marginal in places.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade and preserve road to a type 4 standard including correct pavement and alignmentdeficiencies to improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility to industry traffic, as well asreduce travel times.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 130

MARRIOTT RD(2110478)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMarriott Road is a designated heavy haulage route is primarily used as access road forheavy vehicles to the Kernberton industrial area. Access is via Old Coast Road and SouthWestern Highway. It also caters to regional traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Marriott Road is Regional Distributor.Marriott Road is a RAV Network 4 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTo be maintained at a haul route standard with turning bays as required. Marriott Roadcarries over two million tonnes of freight annually. Pavement failures need to be maintainedas either reseal or as reconstruction of failed areas.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWorks are required to be undertaken to maintain the road to usable standard. Pavementfailures need to be repaired immediately to avoid total failure and closure of the route. Theroad is considered appropriate for the traffic loading and should not require widening in theimmediate future.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSContinued maintenance of the road is being undertaken as planned and is in keeping withstandard maintenance.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 131

MCLARTY RD, PEELWOOD PD ROUTE(2120254, 2120566)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMcLarty Road and Peelwood Parade are access roads serving district level area andallowing direct access to adjacent properties. They form a key public transport route andconnect to a district level commercial development.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for both roads forming this route is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDSingle lane each way will incorporate cyclist/pedestrian movement satisfy traffic forecast.Intersection treatments required to address increased movement and safety.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden to accommodate two lane road with pedestrian median/refuge medians and on- roadcycle lanes. Modify and enhance intersection movements.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 132

MELROS BEACH RD(2120025)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMelros Beach Road forms part of main access into Melros locality and provides access to aregional/district level beach.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Melros Beach Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThis two lane road is a public transport route and needs to incorporate pedestrian/cyclistfacilities and movement. Need to be modified to enhance intersection movements.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden to accommodate on-road cyclist lanes. Modify to enhance intersection movements.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 133

MIDDLETON RD(2130544)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMiddleton Road is the principle connection between Northcliffe Road and South WesternHighway. It forms part of a major tourist route from the South Coast (Albany, Denmark,Walpole) through to the South West Coast (Augusta, Margaret River, Busselton). It alsoservices timber, agricultural and dairy industry and links many local roads.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Middleton Road is Regional Distributor.Middleton Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDRoad pavements are unsuited to heavy vehicles. Improve road safety, capacity, andaccessibility to industry traffic, and reduce travel times. Improve the tourist link between theGreat Southern and South West and promote the south coast region as agricultural andtourist area.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade and preserve road to a Type 5 standard including correct pavement deficiencies.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 134

MILLS RD(2150112)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMills Road is the only access to the Birchmont development situated on the easterncoastline of the Harvey Estuary. The road will be connected to the new Perth BunburyHighway which will increase its potential usage immensely.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Mills Road is Local Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDProgressively upgrade the central section of 4km from the formed/gravel standard road to a7m wide sealed road by 2009.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYDetermine the extent of Mills Road that will be constructed during the construction of thePerth Bunbury Highway. Commence construction of the rest of unsealed road from till 2009.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 135

MOKERDILLUP RD(2030006)Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMockerdillup Road forms part of a route to important tourist destinations as well as being aregional and local access route for private, farming and industrial traffic. It is a link from theBrockman Highway to areas in the south west of the Shire and to northern areas of Shire ofManjimup. Predominantly used by plantation logging traffic which is likely to increase overthe coming years as there are plantations still to be harvested along its length whileplantation establishment trends may continue.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Mockerdillup Road is Local Distributorbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 13.05 and Access Road for the rest of its length.DEVELOPMENT NEEDSections of the existing seal will require preservation works in the future. Other sections notof sufficient width will require formation and seal widening. Realignment may be necessaryin some sections. Clearing and drainage issues will need to be addressed as an integral partof these works.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYPreserve existing seal where seal is of sufficient width. This will mainly involve bitumenresealing with some edge patching in places. Widen existing narrow sealed sections viaformation widening, shoulder construction and seal. This will also involve some clearing,drainage and realignment works.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 136

MORNINGTON RD, GASTALDO RD, PATSTONE RD, COLLIE TALLANALLA RD,HARRIS RIVER RD, VICTOR MUNT RD ROUTEFUNCTION(2110008, 2070015, 2070218, 2070003, 2070004, 2070293, 2070265)Shires of Harvey and CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Mornington Road links South Western Highway and Coalfields Highway, providing a directradial connection between the rural communities of Collie and Harvey. It is an importantaccess to Worsley Refinery and Wokalup Research Station. Traffic consists of a mixture oftourist, commuter and timber haulage vehicles.Gastaldo Road is the only access from Coalfields Highway to the Worsley Alumina Refinery.It carries a mix of heavy refinery vehicles and service traffic. Gastaldo Road also connects toMornington Road which connects the Collie townsite to the Harvey Shire (WokalupTownsite).Patstone Road connects the Coalfields Highway to the Collie Light Industrial Area and to theHarris River Road. Patstone Road with Harris River Road provides access to the HarrisRiver Dam, the Harris River Winery and other tourism attractions in the area. PatstoneRoads serves as a heavy vehicle route from the Coalfields Highway to the Collie LIA. Theroad also serves as a scenic alternative route between the Allanson and Collie town sites.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Mornington Road and Harris RiverRoad between SLK 0.0 and SLK 2.63 is Regional Distributor.RFRH for Gastaldo and Patstone Roads, and Harris River Road between SLK 2.63 andSLK 11.74 is Local Distributor.RFRH for Collie Tallanalla Road and Victor Munt Drive is Access Road.Gastaldo and Patstone Roads are RAV Network 3 roads, while Mornington and Harris RiverRoads are RAV Network 3 roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe unsealed section of Mornington Road between Gastaldo Road in the Shire of Collie andMartin Road in the Shire of Harvey, restricts its use as a viable alternative for long-distancetraffic between Perth and Collie. The future expansion of Worsley Refinery and theincreasing use of the route by tourists, commuter and long-haul traffic, supports the case forupgrading of this road in the short term.Redesign and reconstruction of the intersection of Gastaldo Road and Mornington Road isrequired. In addition, the preservation of the existing road standard is essential.Patstone Road together with Harris River Road caters for tourism and provides analternative scenic route from Coalfields Highway in the Allanson town site to the Collie townsite. The route carries increasing tourist traffic and requires improvements for safer andmore efficient travel. Patstone Road is also the main route to the Collie LIA for heavyvehicles and preservation of its current standard is essential for efficiency and safety.Collie-Tallanalla and Harris River Roads mainly cater for tourism and provide a scenic routethrough areas renowned for native flora and tree lined verges. The route carries increasingSOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 137

tourist traffic that requires improvements for safer and more efficient travel. The currenttraffic and predicted growth indicates that sealing of the route is warranted.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYMornington Road standard varies from a two-lane seal to a formed gravel surface. The sealwidth in places is single lane. Upgrading to a uniform two-lane sealed road throughout isrecommended in order to properly cater for the volume and type of traffic using the route.Upgrade the road to a Type 4 sealed road standard with crest and curve realignments wherenecessary. Reconstruct and seal several failed sections.Reconstruct failed sections, reconstruct intersection with Mornington Road and reseal.Reconstruct intersection of Gastaldo Road and Mornington Road. Reseal various sections.Patstone Road is sealed to an appropriate standard for its full length. Reseals are to becarried out in the medium term to preserve the condition of road.Harris River Road is sealed to an appropriate standard for approximately 12km north ofCollie and is unsealed beyond this point. Upgrading of the unsealed section to a uniformsealed standard should be carried out in the short term. Reseals are to be carried out topreserve the condition of constructed sections.Upgrade Collie-Tallanalla Road to Type 4 sealed road standard.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSResealing of Mornington Road is to take place in the next stage. Three km of roadconstruction is still to take place prior to completion of this project within the Shire of Harvey.On completion of sealing, reconstruction of the failing first section of road will be required.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 138

MOWEN RD, ROSA BROOK RD(2010395, 2160047, 2010045)Shires of Nannup and AMRLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONRosa Brook Road and Mowen Road provide major connection between Margaret River andinland agricultural and tourist areas. Used as tourist, transport, timber and connecting route,it is carrying an increasing share of heavy vehicles and tourists travelling to and fromMargaret River, using the route as a bypass to Busselton..Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Rosa Brook and Mowen Roads is RegionalDistributor.Mowen Road in the Shire of Nannup is a RAV Network 2 road and in the Shire of AMR is aRAV Network 3 road. Rosa Brook Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDRosa Brook Road has a weak, older pavement that is uneven in various places, giving arough ride. Increased heavy traffic using the newly created arterial route and from vineyards,forest plantations and rural industry in the region is causing the pavement to rut and heave.It is anticipated that surface correction using asphalt overlay will smooth out thedeformations and provide additional strength. The pavement width varies between 5.9m and7m. An ideal pavement width for this road would be consistent 7m to match the constructedwidth of Mowen Road. Once sealed it will require funding for ongoing maintenance.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe existing pavement is structurally sensitive to heavy loading and showing signs oflongitudinal rutting due to increased heavy vehicle traffic. The most important priority formanaging these roads is to provide additional funding to cope with rehabilitation needs asrequired. Surface shape correction will be carried out by asphalt levelling course. It isimportant to carry out pavement widening to standardise the roads width and protect thegravel shoulders.Widen consistently the road pavement to provide a uniform 7rn sealed width Type 5 road.Traffic Management to reduce speeds through the Mowen / Rosa Brook townsite.Surface corrections and verge clearing as required.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 139


MYALUP BEACH RD(2110128)Shire of HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONMyalup Beach Road provides access to the Myalup community, Old Coast Road, andHarvey townsite. It also acts as a haul route for limestone cartage and forestry activity with amoderate traffic increase.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Myalup Beach Road is Regional Distributor.Myalup Beach Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDInitially a sealed route over time Myalup Beach Road returned to a limestone constructionwith sections of seal on hazardous areas. Due to increased traffic movements, moderatehaulage traffic and the conditions of the existing road surface, there is a requirement forwidening and clearing, with realignment of sections of road to be undertaken.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYRecognising the visual amenity of the route, selective clearing is required, and appropriateseal width and alignment for traffic availing this road. Construction of 8m pavement with 7mseal would be appropriate, and in conjunction with the meandering nature of the road,provide an appropriate environment to a slower speed situation.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 141

NANGA RD, NANGA BROOK RD, ZIG ZAG RD, WAGERUP-WILLOWDALE RD,WILLOWDALE RD, TALLANALLA NORTH RD ROUTE(2150060, 2090006, 2090074, 2090076, 2090010, 2090009, 2110447, 2110446, 2110445)FUNCTIONShires of Murray, Harvey, and WaroonaLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Nanga Road is part of the most direct north-south route between Dwellingup and Collie.Together with Nanga Brook Road it forms part of a scenic route between Waroona andDwellingup via several popular tourist destinations such as Murray River Valley, Lane PooleReserve, Bibbulmun Track, and Waroona Dam. It carries significant tourism traffic especiallyduring holiday periods and serves camping facilities and holiday resorts. The route is a loghaulage route, an important access for CALM, and potential access to the new Alcoa Miningarea of “Orion Minesite” off Nanga Brook Road.Willowdale Road provides access to Alcoa aluminium refinery from South West Highway. Italso provides access through the forest to Mount William, a major site for Police, CALM,Telecom, Bush Fire and SES repeater stations.Wagerup-Willowdale Road provides access to Alcoa bauxite mine workshops and MountWilliam repeater station. It services CALM and small isolated farming properties.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy (RFRH) class for Nanga Brook Road, Nanga Road inthe Shire of Murray, and Willowdale Road in the Shire of Waroona is Regional Distributor.RFRH class for Nanga Road in the Shire of Waroona is Regional Distributor betweenSLK 0.0 and SLK 7.01, Local Distributor between SLK 7.01 and SLK 15.69, and AccessRoad for the rest of its length.RFRH class for Wagerup-Willowdale Road is Regional Distributor between SLK 0.0 andSLK 6.24, and Local Distributor for the rest of its length.RFRH class for Willowdale Road, Nanga Road in the Shire of Harvey, and Tallanalla RoadNorth is Local Distributor.RFRH class for Zig Zag Road is Access Road.Willowdale Road in the Shire of Waroona is a RAV Network 3 road, and Nanga Brook Roadis a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe standard of both Nanga and Nanga Brook Roads varies from a two-lane seal to aformed gravel surface. A uniform two-land sealed road is required to safely accommodateexpected traffic growth associated with Alcoa’s expanding mining operations along withservice vehicles and commuter traffic from Waroona and Dwellingup. Increasing tourismactivity in the area and the need for safe and reliable access by CALM and bushfire servicesvehicles, supports the case for the development of a sealed road throughout. Improvementsto Nanga Brook Road alignment in places are required to achieve adequate sight distanceand safe speed design.Willowdale and Wagerup-Willowdale Roads are a Type 5 standard and need continuingpreservation maintenance. These roads requires ongoing pavement, shoulder, and drainagemaintenance, as well as pruning within the corridor and guide posts and advisory signmaintenance.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 142

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade Nanga Road south to Nanga Brook Road to Type 4 sealed road standard with crestand curve realignment where required.Upgrade Nanga Brook Road to Type 5 sealed road standard with realignment of crests andcurves where necessary.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSSection of Nanga Road within Shire of Murray has been completed to the Type 4 standard.Nanga Brook Road has been constructed to a Type 5 standard and now requires regularand ongoing maintenance on drains, shoulder vegetation and weed control, pruning withinthe corridor guide posts, advisory signs, then reseal in future years.Willowdale Road, whilst not listed in the 2020 Document, received funding for pavementrepairs and reseals in 1999 and 2000 between SLK 2.4 and SLK 6.4.Wagerup-Willowdale Road, while not listed in the 2020 Document received funding forpavement repairs and reseal in 2000 and 2001 between SLK 0.0 and SLK 5.0.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 143

NORTH WALPOLE RD, BRIDGE RD ROUTE(2130211, 2130215)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONNorth Walpole and Bridge Roads provide a secondary link between Denmark and Walpoleand service district and local traffic, industry and tourism and connect many local roads.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Bridge Road and North Walpole Roadbetween SLK 0.0 and SLK 7.47 is Regional Distributor, and for the rest of its length NorthWalpole Road it is Access Road.North Walpole and Bridge Roads are RAV Network 3 roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road standard is sealed and generally with a width between 5 m and 6m. Roadpavements are unsuited to heavy vehicles and road horizontal and vertical alignment ismarginal in places.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade and preserve roads to a Type 4 standard including correct pavement and alignmentdeficiencies to improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility to the industry traffic, andreduce travel times.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 144

OLD BUNBURY RD(2150536, 2090190)Shires of Murray and WaroonaLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONOld Bunbury Road links Perth Bunbury Highway and South Western Highway and providesan alternative route between Perth and Bunbury. Regionally it services a wide area of thefarming community to the south-west of Pinjarra and provides access to the coast from themore inland areas. It carries a mixture of farming, tourist, logging and Alcoa workforcecommuter traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Old Bunbury Road is Regional Distributor.Old Bunbury Road is a RAV Network 3 road in the Shire of Murray, while in the Shire ofWaroona it is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDRapid growth in the south-west portion of the region and development of special ruralholdings in the Lake Clifton caused significant increase in weekend commuter traffic on OldBunbury Road. The number of heavy vehicle movements on the road is steadily rising withthe development of a clay pit in the area.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard proposed for Old Bunbury Road is Type 5 sealed road standard. Thescope of the work will include reconstruction and widening of narrow sealed sections,widening of bridges, and preservation in some places.Upgrade the single-lane seal within the Shire of Murray to Type 5 sealed road standard, andthe remaining sections within the Shire of Murray less than 6m in width to Type 5 sealedroad standard.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSSome 2 % of this road has been widened and constructed to a Type 5 standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 145


OLD COAST RD, PARIS RD, DITCHINGHAM RD(2040651, 2110207, 2110535, 2110451)Shires of Bunbury and HarveyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONOld Coast Road provides connection between the areas of Bunbury, Australind, Eaton,Pelican Point and the Perth Bunbury Highway. It is also part of the tourist / recreation routegiving direct access to Lions and Apex Parks and boat ramps.Paris Road is the major road link between the Australind townsite and the Old Coast Road toPerth Bunbury Highway. It provides access for local, commuter, agricultural, emergency, andindustrial traffic.Ditchingham Road is connecting Australind to the industrial development in the Collie area. Itsupports a major light industrial area, and the continuous urban growth east of Australind.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Old Coast and Paris Roads is RegionalDistributor, and for Ditchingham Road it is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDIncreased road capacity is required to adequately cater for the level of traffic using Old CoastRoad, to minimise accident risk and reduce road maintenance costs.There is need to upgrade Paris Road with particular attention to improved intersectionlayouts to reduce the number of crashes. Some sections of pavement require remedialpavement strengthening treatments to carry the additional traffic load.Currently a Type 6 standard, Ditchingham Road will require an upgrade to a Type 8 dualcarriageway in the medium term.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate requirement for Old Coast Road is a Type 8 dual carriageway. The first stageshould be widening to Type 6 sealed road standard. The work should include upgrading ofseveral intersections.The standard proposed for Paris Road is a uniform Type 6 sealed road throughout its wholelength. Reconstruct or repair failed sections of pavement as required. Progressively improveintersection layouts to improve the safety of this road. As traffic volumes increaseprogressively upgrade to a Type 8 dual carriageway standard.Where required strengthen the existing pavement of Ditchingham Road and upgrade to aType 6 sealed road standard. Progressively upgrade to a Type 8 dual kerbed carriagewayroad standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 147


OLD VASSE RD(2130108)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONOld Vasse Road has very high tourist importance being the sole access to several regionaltourist attractions and sections of the South Coast including the Warren National Park,Pemberton District Wine Centre, Bicentenial Tree, Heartbreak Trail and Yalgorup Beach. Italso services local agriculture and timber industry needs, links several local roads and manyproperties. It also links Vasse Highway and Pemberton Northcliffe Road and is part of theSouth Coast tourist route from Albany through to Augusta-Margaret River.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Old Vasse Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road is gravel, unsealed and of substandard alignment and pavement. There isneed to improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility to industry traffic.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade Old Vasse Road to a Type 4 standard including correct pavement deficiencies, butwith a moderate speed tourist drive character to promote South Coast region as a touristarea and promote environmental awareness.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 149

FUNCTIONPOWERHOUSE RD, PIAVANINI RD, CARDIFF-MCALINDEN RD ROUTE(2070006, 2070285, 2070002)Shire of CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007These three roads provide access from Collie-Lake King (Coalfields Highway) and Collie-Mumballup Roads to Muja Power Station, Pinetec, Collie Motorplex, to open cut coal miningoperations nearby and major tourist attractions in the area. They carry a mix of heavy miningvehicles, pine log haulage vehicles, service and tourist traffic.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for all three roads forming this route is LocalDistributor.All these roads are RAV Network 3 roads.DEVELOPMENT NEEDPreservation of the existing road standard for these roads is essential. Reconstruction offailed sections of Powerhouse and Cardiff-McAlinden Roads is required.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYReconstruct failed sections of Powerhouse and Cardiff-McAlinden Roads and reseal.Surface correction of various sections and reseal. Reseal the full length of Piavanini Road.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 150

PREMIER RD(2070289)Shire of CollieLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONPremier Road provides access from Coalfields Highway to the Premier Coal Mine. It carriesa mix of heavy vehicles and service traffic to the mine being the only access to the mine site.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Premier Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road standard is adequate for the current traffic. Preservation of the roadstandard is required to maintain levels of safety and efficiency for transport associated withthe mining operation. As a road which provides access to a major resource development anda State energy source, a reliable and safe road standard is important for the continuingprosperity of the region.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe road is sealed to an appropriate standard for its full length. Reseals are to be carried outin the medium term to preserve the condition of road, and in a log term reseal full length ofPremier Road.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 151

PRESTON BEACH RD(2090031)Shire of WaroonaLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONPreston Beach Road is the only road access connecting the coastal community at PrestonBeach townsite with Perth-Bunbury Highway. It passes through scenic Yalgorup NationalPark and Lake Preston and provides access to several tourist attractions in the area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Preston Beach Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDAs one of the principal access roads to the coast, Preston Beach Road will requireupgrading to meet forecast traffic demand due to increased tourist activity and populationgrowth generated by land use changes in the area south of Mandurah.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYPreston Beach Road is currently sealed 5.6m wide which is considered adequate for theshort to medium term. Preservation work of resealing and shoulder reconditioning isrecommended strategy for maintaining the road in the short to medium term. Ultimately, in alonger term it is proposed to upgrade it to a Type 5 sealed road standard.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSThe first 3 km of this road have been widened to a Type 5 road standard. The remainingsection had pavement repairs and reseal some eight years ago. This section from SLK 3.0 toSLK 6.80 requires widening to a Type 5 standard within the next five years.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 152

REDGATE RD(2010057)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONRedgate Road is an important east west link between Caves Road and Bussell Highwaynear Witchcliffe. It provides tourist access to Redgate Beach and others southward, and is aheavy vehicle access route to a mineral extraction site west of Caves Road. The road is theonly connection from the Witchcliffe townsite to the west.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Redgate Road is Local Distributor betweenSLK 0.0 and SLK 8.66 and Access Road for the rest of its length.Redgate Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDCurrently Redgate Road is a Type 4 sealed road, which is considered adequate for theforeseeable needs. Due to increasing heavy traffic use the pavement is showing signs ofdistress, with evidence of longitudinal rutting in certain areas. It will require shape correctionin the near future.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYAllow for at least 1km of asphalt shape correction to be applied in various locations asrequired.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 153

SANDHILLS – BROOKHAMPTON ROUTESANDHILLS RD (2170019), BROOKHAMPTON RD (2170018)Shire of Donybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONSandhills Brookhampton route services the smaller communities of Brookhampton, ThomsonBrook and Grimwade and is a school bus route.RFRH class for Sandhills Road and Brookhampton Road between SLK 0.0 and SLK 10.96and between SLK 17.49 and SLK 18.22 is Local Distributor, while for Brookhampton Roadbetween SLK 10.96 and SLK 17.49 it is Access Road.Sandhills and Brookhampton Roads are RAV Network 3 roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDSandhills Road has an adequate seal width of 6m, however it does suffer some edgedamage from heavy and oversized vehicle in the industrial area. Brookhampton Road hasvarying seal widths from 3.8m to 6.2m. There is less than 50% of this route which would beconsidered adequate for the existing and forecast traffic volumes, therefore requiring anongoing program to widen the full length of 6.2m. Resurfacing, pavement correction andreconstruction of sections along the route will also be required to preserve the overallcondition and improve safety of the road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThis road has a mix of tourism and industrial/commercial traffic and ultimately the standardproposed for the full length of this road is a 6.2m wide sealed pavement. The benefits ofimproving this route will be to maintain the trafficability and safety for the traffic mix.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 154

SOLDIERS RD(2140095)Shire of BoddingtonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONSoldiers Road has been constructed to service and is the only access road to theBoddington Gold Mine, which is reopening shortly with expanded operations. A constructioncamp is being built to house nearly two thousand construction workers who will be buildingthe new infrastructure at the Gold Mine along Soldiers Road.It will be carrying significant loads of machinery and equipment, copper ore and gold ingotsfor the next decades with the Gold Mine eventually becoming the largest in the southernhemisphere when fully operational.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Soldiers Road is Access Road.Soldiers Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDWhilst Soldier Road is already a 6m wide sealed road it is expected that the exceptionallyheavy traffic will require that the road be resurfaced earlier rather than later. It has alreadyfailed in at least two areas as a result of road trains carting gravel to prepare the site for theGold Mine construction camp. These have been repaired by the mining company. It isanticipated that sections will continue to fail due to the extensive use and this will requireconstant maintenance of the thoroughfare.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYSoldiers Road will require resealing on more than one occasion between 2007 and 2025.Maintain the road as a uniform Type 4 sealed road. Ensure that the road remains capable ofhandling the volume of traffic and the aggregate weights carried over the road during the lifeof the Boddington Gold Mine.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 155

SOUTH YUNDERUP RD, YUNDERUP RD(2150213, 2150412)Shire of MurrayLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONSouth Yunderup Road is the only road access to Yunderup, a canal-based residentialdevelopment of around two thousand people. It links the area to Mandurah-Pinjarra Road.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for South Yunderup and Yunderup Roads isRegional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing 6.8m seal is insufficient for the mix of residential, commercial and tourist trafficusing this road. Traffic safety is compromised in passing situations and road maintenancecosts associated with edge of seal wear is excessive. The road requires realigning in placesto achieve adequate site distance and a reasonable safe speed design. Bridge No. 3608needs to be widened and may require replacement if realignment of the road is necessary.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard proposed for the road is Type 6 sealed road standard and should beimplemented in a short term.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSRoad widening is complete except for bridge widening. Cost implications to widen the bridgehave proven an inhibiting factor and therefore other measures such as curve realignment,redesigned guardrails and extra line marking have been installed to alleviate safetyproblems.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 156

SPRINGALL RD(2130042)Shire of ManjimupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONSpringall Road is the primary access road to the Deanmill townsite and links Deanmill withManjimup. It services the Deanmill timber mill and is an important timber and agriculturalroute, as well as linking many local roads and servicing properties.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Springall Road is Regional Distributor.Springall Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe existing road standard is sealed and generally with a width of 6m. Road pavements areunsuited to heavy vehicles.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade and preserve road to a Type 4 standard including correct pavement and widthdeficiencies. Improve road safety, capacity, and accessibility to industry traffic, and reducetravel times.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 157

THOMAS ST, SIMMONS RD ROUTE(2060084, 2060090)Shire of CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThomas Street and Simmons Road provide access from South Western Highway andBoyanup Picton Road to the Boyanup Dairy which is a major focus of the industry in thearea. Thomas Street is also a school bus route for the Boyanup Primary School.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Thomas Street and Simmons Road is AccessRoad.Simmons Road is a RAV Network 3 road, while Thomas Street is a RAV Network 3 road(conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThomas Street is constructed to an adequate standard. Simmons Street requires upgradingto a standard appropriate for the level of heavy vehicular traffic using the road to access thedairy and school.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYPreserve the existing standard on Thomas Street with asphalt overlay between SLK 0.00and SLK 0.35. Upgrade Simmons Street to a Type 5 road standard formation.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 158

TIMS THICKET RD(2120005)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONTims Thicket Road is an access road servicing waste management facility of inert wastedisposal and septage waste disposal for the Peel Region. It allows beach access to fourwheeldrive tourist vehicles.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Tims Thicket Road is Access Road.Tims Thicket Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDRoad to be industrial standard two lane sealed road.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUltimate standard will require asphalt seal to ensure extended life of pavement.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 159

TUART DR, LAYMAN RD, LUDLOW HITHERGREEN RD, TUTUNUP RD ROUTEFUNCTION(2050780, 2060310, 2050401, 2050005, 2050548)Shires of Busselton and CapelLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Tuart Drive and Layman Road link the coastal areas of Port Geograph, Wonnerup and EastBusselton with Bussell Highway. They also service the eastern public beaches and theLudlow Tuart Forrest.Ludlow Hithergreen Road cames a high mix of industrial and local traffic between agriculturalfarmland and the mineral sand mining operations in the area.Tutunup Road is a major link to the mineral sands mining operations in the Busselton area.The road also provides access to approximately 30 agricultural properties. Tutunup Road isalso the only access route for emergency service vehicles.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Road is Regional Distributor.Road is a RAV Network 4 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe current widths of Tuart Drive and Layman Road are considered adequate for theexisting and forecast mix of commuter and tourism traffic volumes. Resurfacing andpavement correction along these roads will be required to preserve their overall condition.Ludlow Hithergreen Road required regular maintenance for rutting and pavementdeformation as well as improvement works to widen and seal the road shoulders.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYPreserve Layman Road and Tuart Drive to maintain the trafficability and safety for the trafficmix. The standard proposed for the full length of these roads is Type 6 road standard.Ultimately the standard proposed for the full length of Ludlow Hithergreen Road is Type 5road standard to provide a safer route for heavy vehicle movements and lighter passengervehicles.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 160


TWEED RD, WINNIJUP RD ROUTE(2030003, 2030001)Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONTweed Road and Winnijup Road carry a mix of traffic including private, tourist, farming, andindustrial. They predominantly service the plantation timber industry. They also form aschool bus route. Tweed Road is a link between the South West Highway and WinnijupRoad to the east and provides the most direct route into the townsite of Bridgetown. WinnijupRoad is a link between the Bridgetown-Boyup Brook Road and areas in the south-east of theShire and forms part of a route to the Cranbrook area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Winnijup Road and Tweed Road betweenSLK 0.0 and SLK 12.26 is Local Distributor, while for Tweed Road between SLK 12.26 andSLK 24.49 it is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDTweed Road needs an increase of current seal widths to a uniform width of a minimum of6m. The unsealed section requires realignment in some areas and a large amount of gravelresheeting to improve the pavement width and quality. Cattle grids need to be updated toreflect an increase in formation width or removed after fencing the road reserve in applicableareas.The majority of the length of Winnijup Road is considered of insufficient seal and formationwidth. The road reserve is in many places heavily covered in remnant vegetation whichpresents a difficulty in maintaining proper roadside drainage and shoulder width, and posesa road side hazard. Edge wear is a problem in areas of insufficient width as vehicles areforced to ‘drop off’ the seal in order to pass. Seal preservation is also a concern in someareas.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYFor Tweed Road complete reconstruction of narrow sections of seal and seal to a width of6m. As there remains a relatively long section of narrow seal these works would need to bestaged over a number of years. Sections of the unsealed portion require realignment andgravel sheeting. A large dangerous bend requires realignment on the sealed section.Resumptions for this realignment have taken place.For Winnijup Road increase shoulder width where the seal is currently of sufficient width.Increase shoulder and seal widths where the seal is currently too narrow. Reduce the riskthat vegetation close to the seal edge poses. Allow the construction of adequate roadsidedrainage.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 162


UPPER CAPEL RD(2170007)Shire of Donybrook-BalingupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONUpper Capel Road starts at Goodwood Road in Donnybrook and terminates at the Kiruptownsite where it connects to the South Western highway. This road is used by manyfarming properties as the main service route for all major farming activities. This road is alsoa school bus route and is used by tourist operators. Upper Capel Road has a FunctionalRoad Hierarchy category as a Local Distributor for industry and tourism.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Upper Capel Road is Local Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDUpper Capel Road has a seal width varying from 6.2m to 3.8m wide. The sections of seal at3.8m are inadequate for the type of traffic use. A majority of the narrow sealed sectionssuffers severe edge damage from large vehicle used for farming and plantation carting.The narrow sections of Upper Capel Road would be considered inadequate for the existingand forecast traffic volumes, therefore requiring an ongoing program to widen the full lengthto 6.2m including extending the sealed length. The existing sealed surface require resealing,general pavement repairs or correction and reconstruction of sections to preserve this asset.The road also has a high traffic mix of industrial traffic, commuter traffic and an everincreasing number of tourist traffic, which has justifies the requirement to continue the sealand widen the narrow sections.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThis road has a mix of tourism and industrial/commercial traffic and ultimately the standardproposed for the full length of this road is a 6.2m wide sealed pavement. The benefits ofimproving this route will be to maintain the trafficability and safety for the traffic mix.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 164


VITTORIA RD, DODSON RD ROUTE(2040020, 2040369)City of BunburyLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONVittoria Road provides a connection between the Moorelands / Glen Iris and Picton suburbs.It also provides a direct link to the South Western Highway and the Perth Bunbury Highway.It is school bus route to the Djidi Djidi School and the Bunbury Community School.The current function of Dodson Road is to service the surrounding industrial area and toprovide a link between the South Western Highway and Picton Road.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for both roads is Access Road.Dodson Road is a RAV Network 2 road, while Vittoria Road is a RAV Network 3 road(conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDAs part of the Bunbury Port Access Road Johnston Road will be upgraded and extended toconnect into the Perth Bunbury Highway, hence resulting in a substantial upgrade for theexisting Vittoria Rd / Perth Bunbury Highway intersection. On the further development of theMoorelands area Vittoria Road will increase substantially in traffic volume and will continueto provide an important north-south route through this area of Bunbury.Due to the number of industrial sites in the vicinity of Dodson Road it has been identifiedthat Dodson Road will probably require upgrading to an industrial standard with thepossibility of controlled junctions and high level intersection controls being required.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYSections of Vittoria Road need to be reconstructed to 8m in width. As part of the City’songoing maintenance program asphalt overlays are proposed for development of VittoriaRoad. It is also proposed that roundabouts be constructed at the Vittoria Rd / Jeffery Rd,Vittoria Rd / Woodley Rd, and Vittoria Rd / Erica Ent.It is intended that parts of Dodson Road will be widened to 8m. Asphalt resealing of DodsonRoad will be carried out as part of the City’s ongoing development and preservation work.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 166


VLAM RD, BUSHBY RD, HAMELIN BAY RD ROUTE(2010435, 2010013, 2010014)Shire of Augusta-Margaret RiverLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONVIam Road is an east-west link from Bussell Highway to Caves Road and a popular touristroute. It is currently a Type 3 gravel road that requires frequent grading to keep itserviceable.Bushby Road is an east-west link between three major regional transport routes — CavesRoad, Brockman Highway and Bussell Highway.Hamelin Bay Road extends from the Caves Road intersection to Hamelin Bay. In thesummer months this beach area is a very popular regionally significant tourist destination,maritime facility and base for recreational and professional fishing.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for VIam Road is Access Road, for Bushby Roadit is Regional Distributor, and for Hamelin Bay Road it is Local Distributor.Bushby Road is a RAV Network 3 road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDVIam Road will require upgrading to a Type 4 sealed road to cope with tourist traffic usingthe route to access Caves Road, Boranup Forest and numerous caves in the area.The current standard of Bushby Road is adequate for the short to medium term. Forecasttraffic volume based on a steady traffic growth indicates that the road will require a widerseal to properly cater for traffic accessing the Hamelin Bay area.Traffic management measures for Hamelin Bay Road to reduce traffic / pedestrian conflict.In a longer term the road will require shape correction works to smooth out any deformitiesthat could increase danger to motorists, especially as there is a large percentage of vehiclestowing boats or caravans. Vertical alignment may require modification if the traffic increases.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade VIam Road to a Type 4 sealed road standard.Develop Bushby Road to a Type 5 road standard, including shoulder reconstruction anddrainage improvements.Lay asphalt corrector course to Hamelin Bay Road over failed pavement areas, and modifysharp over-verticals. Shape correction will be a longer term possibility, as will minor verticalalignment modifications.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 168


WANJEEP ST(2120373)City of MandurahLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONWanjeep Road is a public transport route. It allows direct access to adjacent properties.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Wanjeep Road is Access Road.DEVELOPMENT NEEDThis key public transport route needs to incorporate cyclist / pedestrian movement. Singlelane each way will satisfy traffic forecast. Intersection treatments required to addressincreased movement and safety.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYWiden Wanjeep Road to accommodate two lane road with pedestrian median / refugemedians and on-road cycle lanes. Modify and enhance intersection movements.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 170

WELLINGTON DAM RD, FALCON RD ROUTE(2070281, 2080048)Shires of Collie and DardanupLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONThe roads form a north-south link between Coalfields Highway and Munglinup Road andprovide access to Wellington Weir and several tourist attractions and recreational venues inthe area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Wellington Dam and Falcon Roads is RegionalDistributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDWidening of the seal for Wellington Dam Road and sealing of Falcon Road is required toimprove safety and reduce road maintenance costs.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade Falcon Road to Type 4 sealed road standard in the short term. Upgrade WellingtonDam Road to Type 5 sealed road standard.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSGravel road grading has taken place on Falcon Road in the Shire of Dardanup.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 171

FUNCTIONWEST BARLEE – STRELLY ROUTEWEST ST (2050215), BARLEE ST (2050252), STRELLY ST (2050247)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007This route forms part of an important industrial transport route from Bussell Highway (bypassroad) to Old Bussel Highway and the main central business and tourism district.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for the roads in this route is Access Road.Barlee Street is a RAV Network 3 road, while Strelly Street is a RAV Network 3 road(conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThis route forms an important transport corridor between the industrial area, Busselton CBDand foreshore areas with steadily growing traffic volumes.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYUpgrade this route to improve the traffic safety for heavy vehicles and general trafficaccessing the industrial and tourism area. Ultimately the standard proposed for the fulllength of this route is a Type 6 road standard.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 172

WILDWOOD RD, VASSE YALLINGUP RD, YELVERTON RD ROUTEFUNCTION(2050011, 2050010, 2050012)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007Wildwood Road is an east-west link between two regional transport routes - Bussel Highwayand Caves Road. It also provides a main service corridor for popular coastal tourist activitiesand destinations.Vasse YaIIingup Road is servicing abutting farming properties, extractive industries andtourist destinations. The road carries a mix of heavy and light traffic ranging from longvehicles, such as dairy tankers and livestock transporters, to tourist traffic and school buses.Yelverton Road is a part of an important northern-eastern link between a major tourist andwinery area and Bussell Highway. It provides access to tourists and service vehiclesaccessing wineries and farming properties in the area.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for the roads in this route is Local Distributor.Vasse YaIIingup Road is a RAV Network 3 road (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe seal and unsealed shoulder widths in places are insufficient for the mix and volumes oftraffic using Wildwood Road. Excessive wear to the seal edge and unsealed shoulders isalso a problem with the heavy vehicles moving over to pass on-coming traffic.The narrow seal widths of Vasse YaIIingup Road and the mix of commercial traffic andtourist traffic using it would require works to improve its horizontal alignment.The seal and unsealed shoulder widths of Yelverton Road in places are insufficient for thetypes of traffic using it, resulting in excessive edge and shoulder wear.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe ultimate standard proposed for the full length of these roads is a Type 5 sealed roadstandard to cater for higher traffic volume and the mix of heavy commercial vehicles usingthis route.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 173


WILGA EAST RD, CAMBALLAN RD, GRIMWADE-WILGA RD, OFFER RD, WILGA RD,GREENBUSHES-BOYUP BROOK RD ROUTE(2180006, 2180022, 2180196, 2180089, 2180175, 2170137, 2030256, 2030227, 2180033)Shires of Boyup Brook, Donybrook-Balingup, and Bridgetown-GreenbushesFUNCTIONLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007The Camballan Road, Wilga East Road, and Wilga Road route is the main east west heavyhaulage link between the large tracts of tree plantations in the north of Boyup Brook Shireand the proposed rail head at Greenbushes. This route will also capture plantation timber inthe western portion of the West Arthur Shire.Wilga Road is used as access to predominantly rural properties, both fronting Wilga Roadand on minor connecting roads. It is a school bus route for part of its length and is also usedto service a dairy and used heavily by the timber industry.Greenbushes-Boyup Brook Road is an east-west access and forms part of a link from theSouth West Highway to areas around the Boyup Brook region. It is used as a heavy haulageroute for the timber industry as well as access to private properties both agricultural andotherwise.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Wilga East Road is Local Distributor, while forthe rest of the roads in this route it is Access Road.Camballan Road and Wilga Road in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes are RAVNetwork 3 roads (conditional).DEVELOPMENT NEEDThe road alignment in places is substandard for the volume and type of traffic using theroad. Several sections require widening to properly cater for the passenger vehicle, heavyfreight and school bus traffic mix.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYFormation and seal widening with associated improvements to geometry, mainly horizontalalignment are the main requirements Reconstruction, widening and realignment of varioussections to a uniform Type 4 sealed road standard is required.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSWilga Road has progressively been gravel sheeted and widened with associated minorimprovements to its geometry.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 175


YALLINGUP BEACH RD(2050121)Shire of BusseltonLAST REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 2007FUNCTIONYallingup Beach Road carries significant tourism traffic during popular holiday and surfingseasons, and is the only road connecting Yallingup to the south west area. It provides theonly service connection for Yallingup Townsite, and is also a school and tourist bus route.Yallingup Beach Road is the only connecting road to Yallingup Townsite and the Yallingupbeach popular coastline.Regional Functional Road Hierarchy class for Yallingup Beach Road is Regional Distributor.DEVELOPMENT NEEDIt is expected that Yallingup Beach will require upgrade works such as widening and sealingthe road shoulders.DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThis road has a mix of residential, tourism and commercial traffic and ultimately the standardproposed for the full length of this road is a 7m wide sealed pavement (service level type 5).The ultimate standard will ensure adequate road capacity and safety and properly cater forthe growth in tourism and local population of the area.PROGRESS OF EXISTING ROADS 2020 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALSIt is a winding road which has recently been widened and resurfaced to a 6.8m asphaltsurface.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 177


SERVICE LEVELSType 1 – Unformed Road(Cleared-flat bladed. Minimum construction. Formation consists of adjacent material)This type is the first stage development of the road when the alignment is cleared of allvegetation with the running surface constructed fro materials in-situ. This type of road allowsfor light traffic. With minimal drainage provision, the road is prone to closure during periodsof heavy rainfall.Type 2 – Formed Road(Formed (raised) and drained road without imported material or a constructed pavement)To avoid possible further relocation of the road and the resultant impact on the landscapeenvironment, Type 2 earthworks are constructed using local road-making material andimproved drainage control.Type 3 – Gravel Road(Road construction from imported material of adequate thickness, shaped and drained)When maintenance costs increase to unacceptable levels or when economic or socialbenefits are evident, a Type 2 road can be improved by sheeting the surface with suitablegravel material to become a Type 3 road.Type 4 – Sealed Road (6m Seal Width)(Sealed with no kerbing)Sealing is carried out to improve road-user comfort and safety when the road is experiencinghigher traffic volumes or when significant numbers of heavy vehicles are required to use aType 3 road. A Type 3 road is upgraded to Type 4 by building up the residual gravelpavement to full thickness. This is then compacted and sealed.Type 5 – Sealed Road (7m Seal Width)This is further development of the Type 4 road with extra seal width being provided to caterfor higher traffic volumes and a high proportion of heavy vehicles.Type 6 – Sealed Road (8 - 9m Seal Width)This stage represents further development of a Type 4 or Type 5 road with additional sealwidth being provided as traffic volumes increase to improve safety; reduce maintenancecosts; provide space for a stationary vehicle to stand clear of traffic lanes; and to assistcyclists.Type 7 – Sealed Road With Overtaking LaneAn additional lane is provided on two-laned sealed roads when the traffic volume; proportionof heavy vehicles; and overtaking opportunities on adjoining sections of road cause trafficbunching to occur.Type 8 – Dual CarriagewayAn additional carriageway is provided to improve safety and increase the capacity on highvolume roads.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 179

ROAD NUMBERING SYSTEMThe road numbering system used throughout this Strategy document is explained as follows.State Roads, managed by Main Roads Western Australia, have road numbers beginningwith the letter “H” (designating that the State Road is a Highway) or the letter “M”(designating that the State Road is a Main Road).Local Roads, managed by Local Government Authorities (LGAs), have seven digit roadnumbers. The first three digits indicate the LGA that manages the Local Road, the final fourdigits denote the number, or label, assigned to that road by the LGA. The following tablesummarises the LGA codes for the Mid West region.Local Government AuthorityCodeAugusta-Margaret River 201Bridgetown-Greenbushes 203Bunbury (C) 204Busselton 205Capel 206Collie 207Dardanup 208Waroona 209Harvey 211Mandurah (C) 212Manjimup 213Boddington 214Murray 215Nannup 216Donnybrook-Balingup 217Boyup Brook 218As an example consider the Balingup – Nannup Rd on Page 43. The section of Balingup –Nannup Rd (2160107) in the Shire of Nannup is labelled ‘0107’ by this shire. The section ofBalingup – Nannup Rd (2170308) in the Shire of Donnybrook - Nannup is labelled ‘0308’ bythis shire.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 180

RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICLE (RAV) NETWORKSMain Roads Western Australia has granted certain Restricted Access Vehicles (RAVs)conditional access to specified Western Australian roads, through the gazettal of a Class 2and 3 Notice under the provisions of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002.The following pages diagrammatically display the vehicle categories that comprise theClass 2 and 3 Notices. Further information can be found at \\www.mainroads.wa.gov.au, byfollowing the menus to > Heavy Vehicles > Network Access.SOUTH WEST ROADS 2025 ROAD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 181

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