Highway upgrades to benefit WA resources sector – CME
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of $480-million to fund two major road projects in Western Australia.
CME CE Reg Howard-Smith said in a statement on Monday that the announcement would support the growth of the Western Australian resources sector. In September 2013, there was $146-billion of resource projects under construction or committed in Western Australia and a further $97-billion under consideration.
“Funding for both the Great Northern and North West Coastal highways will assist industry in moving freight and equipment in a safe and timely fashion,” he commented, adding that the freight network played a pivotal role in supporting the state’s position as the nation’s leading exporter.
“Sensible policy initiatives, along with funding for key infrastructure projects will assist the resources sector to continue its significant economic contribution to the Western Australian and Australian communities,” said Howard-Smith.
The West Australian reported on Monday that the federal government had signed off on a $2.4-billion infrastructure package for Western Australia, which includes the upgrades of the two highways.
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