Kimberley road works funded in State Government's Road Safety cash injection
Lakeview Drive in Kununurra will be funded to the tune of $227,526 for stage one works, widening the narrow seal on the road, upgrading pedestrian paths and installing pavement markings, signs and delineation.
Stage two of the project is to be funded in the future with a total cost of $436,871.
Fairbairn Street in Derby will also receive upgrades, widening the seal, formal parking and bus bays, install pedestrian path, kerbing and upgrade lighting at Derby Senior High School at the cost of $75,000 for stage one.
Stage two will be funded in the future with a total cost of $1,057,963.
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the injection was the biggest investment the State Government had ever made through the two road safety programs.
'Improving road safety is a high priority for our government, which is why we continue to make significant investments to upgrade roads across WA,' she said.
'We know that small changes can make a massive difference when it comes to road safety, and the investment we're announcing today will support upgrades at more than 100 locations around the State.'
Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby said the funded projects have a proven crash history or are high risk for drivers.
'Which is why the Cook Government is ramping up its efforts to fund important projects like these,' he said.
'Despite another devastating year so far in road fatalities, we're working hard in delivering road upgrades, increasing the safety for all drivers across our State.
The funding is a part of the State Government's $57 million injection to more than 100 projects across WA under the 2025-26 Black Spot Program and the Safer Roads Program.
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