Senator The Hon Bridget Mckenzie – Shadow Minister For Infrastructure, Transport And Regional Development, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate
Mia Davies – Nationals For Bullwinkel
Matt Moran – Liberal For Bullwinkel
11 April 2025
An elected Dutton-Littleproud Coalition Government will invest $3 million to fix two of Perth’s most dangerous intersections, delivering safer roads and cheaper fuel for Western Australians.
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie said the Albanese Government has ignored Western Australia’s infrastructure needs with the recent Federal budget cutting funding to the state by $2.4 billion over the next four years.
“Labor’s failure to invest in critical road upgrades has left dangerous intersections on the Great Eastern Highway unaddressed. The people of Bullwinkel and Perth deserve better,” Senator McKenzie said.
“Only a Coalition Government will get infrastructure delivery back on track and ensure these much-needed road upgrades become a reality.”
This funding will be directed to two high-risk intersections with the Great Eastern Highway:
- Scott Street in Greenmount
- Seaborne Street in Parkerville
Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel, Mia Davies, said the Coalition would work with the Shire of Mundaring to upgrade priority intersections, including at Scott Street and Great Eastern Highway which was ranked Perth’s sixth riskiest last year by the RAC.
“When I talk to residents across Bullwinkel they have raised these intersections on the Great Eastern Highway as serious safety concerns and Labor simply hasn’t listened. The Coalition will get the job done,” Ms Davies said.
“This is about delivering safer roads for families, for freight, and for emergency services. It’s a practical investment that will save lives and improve daily life for the Hills community.”
“The Scott Street intersection was ranked Perth’s sixth riskiest for a reason—locals drive it every day and know just how unsafe it is. Under a Coalition Government, we’ll make these blackspots a priority.”
Liberal candidate for Bullwinkel, Matt Moran, said the high frequency of accidents along Great Eastern Highway means urgent action is needed.
“I grew up travelling along Scott Street and Great Eastern Highway and have seen too many near misses – it was time for action,” said Mr Moran.
“For years, the Albanese Government has ignored calls for action. That’s why the Coalition is stepping up to deliver the upgrades our local community needs.
“I’ve fought hard to see urgent action taken to improve this intersection and to push for a new easterly connection from Scott Street to Great Eastern Highway to improve safety and traffic flow,” Mr Moran said.
“This $3 million commitment is a win for local families and a step toward the safer road network our community deserves,” Mr Moran said.