The Western Australian Government has made a commitment to extend Roe Highway, from where it currently ends at Kwinana Freeway in Jandakot to Stock Road in Coolbellup and has engaged South Metro Connect to undertake project development, which is expected to take two years.

Throughout the project development phase we will investigate and address issues associated with:

• The natural environment
• Aboriginal and Non Indigenous Heritage
• Community and social amenities
• Visual amenity
• Public safety and risk
• Road alignment
• Requirements for local road changes, including connections and severance

As part of this project we will seek opportunities for environmental and social amenity enhancements while exploring possibilities that lead to innovative solutions.

South Metro Connect Mandate

The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) includes a reserve for the Roe Highway Extension, which was formerly known as Roe Highway Stage 8 (Roe 8).   The road alignment between North Lake Road and Stock Road is likely to be contained within this reserve. However the section between Kwinana Freeway and North Lake Road is not constrained to the MRS road reserve, so alternate opportunities may exist that will be identified as the team engages with stakeholders and the community.

Timing

This development phase began in mid-2009 and we anticipate it will continue for two years. During this time we will be developing documentation toward acquiring environmental and other regulatory approvals and clearances.