Connecting Perth’s growing communities

Community Connect South (CCS), an initiative of the Cities of Armadale and Cockburn, aims to deliver economic growth to Perth’s south metro region through a strategic approach to the provision of transport infrastructure.

The CCS partnership is seeking $290 million from the State and Federal Governments for:

• Dual Carriageway for Armadale Road (between Verde Drive and Anstey Road)
• North Lake Road Bridge and Freeway Interchange (linking North Lake Road and Armadale Road).

The funding sought will address critical short term road infrastructure needs and avoid the estimated $1billion cost of congestion in this part of Perth by 2020.

The partnership is about to commence an intensive advocacy campaign for these projects to cater for the growing communities living and working in the Cities of Armadale and Cockburn.

“We need our residents help to ensure Canberra gets our message that growth, jobs and infrastructure are vital to secure the ongoing prosperity of our communities,” said Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM JP.

“The cities of Armadale and Cockburn have come together as we have a shared interest in seeking to have Armadale Road widened (duplicated) and the connection with Kwinana Freeway (Cockburn Central) decongested. 

This project will help link the fast growth that is occurring in the south-east (Armadale) corridor with the higher employment opportunities in the south-west (Cockburn) corridor,” he said.

“This is the first in a series of campaigns and will draw attention to the needs of the outer suburban communities that need good infrastructure if they are to be highly liveable communities,” said Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett.

“Armadale is characterised by residential growth. Cockburn is characterised by economic and employment growth. Armadale’s future residents need access to the ‘employment coast’ whilst Cockburn’s businesses need access to the Tonkin Highway.

“We are at a critical juncture, and this vital $290M investment in road infrastructure will not take place for many years to come if we do not galvanise support now.  Engaging with our respective communities is the first step to gaining support for a project that will benefit everyone,” he said.

For more information visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au.