Funding to help fix accident ‘hot spot' in northern suburbs
Works at the intersection of McGilvray Avenue and Morley Drive include removing the right turn out of McGilvray implementing a left-in, left-out configuration, modifications to the left turn in to McGilvray and installation of a U-turn on Morley Drive between McGilvray and Bagshot Place.
The City of Bayswater had advocated for the changes, highlighting the unsafe nature of the intersection and the importance of improving the road for the safety of motorists.
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Bayswater mayor Filomena Piffaretti has campaigned for upgrades to the intersection since 2021.
'The city welcomes the State Government's commitment of $4m towards upgrading the intersection at McGilvray Avenue and Morley Drive,' she said.
'This is a dangerous intersection and the city has advocated to Main Roads for funding to make it safer for our community.'
Bayswater North ward councillor Josh Eveson has also advocated for improvements alongside the mayor. The intersection becomes messy as there is a shopping precinct 1.2 km down the road. Credit: Sophie Gannon
'This funding shows the voices in our community are being heard,' Cr Eveson said. 'I hope this $4 million investment signals the beginning of broader upgrades in the area, particularly along Morley Drive, another major corridor in need of renewal.'
WA Premier Roger Cook said it was part of a major investment to help improve some of the worst congested areas across the northern suburbs.
'WA is a rapidly growing State but my government's prudent financial management means we are able to deliver on these commitments,' he said. In a social media post from March last year, Cr Eveson shared his personal view on what he believes the works may end up looking like. Credit: Facebook
'We will never stop working to ensure Western Australians have access to the infrastructure we need.'
The upgrade is part of a $113.4 million project targeting congestion 'hot spots' in Perth's north.
A more detailed design of the layout is expected to be completed in 2025/26 , and community consultation will be taken, giving locals an opportunity to comment on the design.
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