Department of Transport, Western Australia

A larger than expected amount of material has been dredged from Exmouth Boat Harbour to provide a safer, deeper channel at the entrance. The Department of Transport recently spent $1.6 million completing three months of maintenance dredging at the facility after surveying confirmed the channel was nearing the safe minimum width for some vessels. Just under 29,000 cubic metres of material was removed and, in another win for the community, placed on Town Beach to widen it and feed eroding beaches to the north. DoT’s dredging program is responsible for ensuring safe navigation at the State’s 38 coastal facilities https://lnkd.in/gsGHMAPG

Over $9 million in Driving Access and Equity Program (DAEP) grants are now up for grabs across WA! DAEP grants support local community- based organisations to work with the local community, helping address barriers that prevent disadvantaged people from getting a driver’s licence. These include things like limited access to licensed vehicles, driving supervisors and instructors, and access to licensing services. Since DAEP started, over 600 community members have secured their driver's licence and nearly 130 have gone on to secure employment. 👏 The program will expand into the Great Southern and South West regions for the first time allowing more community members to access the program. For more info and to apply: https://lnkd.in/dEKGTWEz

WA is one step closer to walking, wheeling and riding across the Derbarl Yerrigan. 🙌 A major construction milestone for the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges project was recently achieved, with installation of the boomerang pylon. Once fully complete, the cable-stayed bridges will connect the Victoria Park foreshore at McCallum Park with Heirisson Island and Perth's CBD at Point Fraser. Exciting to see this significant active travel link taking shape, which will give people more choice in how they move to, through and around our city. Keep up to date with the project: https://lnkd.in/gKvxT3ju

Just because the school holidays are over doesn’t mean family activities have to be! Dust off your helmets, pump up your tyres and join the Gozzy Pedal Palooza! 🚲 This FREE 4-week riding series is an opportunity for families to have some fun on two wheels. Take part in a treasure hunt, obstacle course and community rides, all the while boosting your biking skills. 📅 Saturday 10, 17, 24 and 31 August 2024 🕐 1-3 pm (all sessions) 📍 Richard Rushton Community Centre, Gosnells Registration is essential as places are limited ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8jsNBzN This initiative is one of many helping locals get around during the Armadale Line shutdown.

✈️ Regional Airport Development Scheme (RADS) grants are now open! ✈️ RADS grants have a long history of providing funding assistance to regional and remote airports for the renewal and upgrade of airport infrastructure, helping improve regional air services and air safety. Air services in regional and remote WA ensure the ongoing supply of goods and services and provide lifesaving flights for those who need urgent medical attention. The RADS grants will help with upgrades designed to meet the air transport needs for regional WA now and into the future. ✅ Grant applications from airport owners or lease holders for 2025-27 round are now open: https://lnkd.in/gXWK4CHw

Our new Busselton Office is a step closer, with builder DEVLYN CONSTRUCTION appointed for the fit out of the new office. Minister David Michael dropped by last week to check out the centre, with fit out starting soon! By the end of the year, our Busselton customers will benefit from access to more licensing services delivered locally from one convenient location. These services include: ✅ computerised theory and hazard perception tests ✅ NDIS worker screening checks ✅ over-the-counter support for passenger transport operators ✅ jetty licence payments. For more information visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWEZV-j3

Meet Anu Sutharshan 👋 Anu has been with DoT since 2008 and has recently taken up the role of Director, Information Governance as part of the Public Sector Commission (PSC) Women in Leadership initiative, joining DoT's Corporate Executive. The PSC initiative is dedicated to empowering skilled women within the WA public sector and is designed to provide a supportive environment, networking opportunities and sharpen leadership skills. ✅ Anu says she is looking forwarding to bringing innovation and collaboration to the role and is eager to continue to grow her skills to impact DoT and the community moving forward! 📸 (L-R): Anu Sutharshan and DoT Managing Director, Iain Cameron.

Applications for our Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Program will be opening soon. To help local governments prepare, we’re hosting two briefing sessions, sharing information about eligibility and how to prepare applications. 📆 Perth Bicycle Network webinar: Tuesday 23 July 2024, 10 am – 11 am 📆 Regional Bicycle Network webinar: Wednesday 24 July 2024, 10 am – 11 am New grant guidelines and program procedure documents are also now available online. For more info and to register visit https://lnkd.in/gdn6M23N

A $69.2m contract has been awarded for the construction of a new northern breakwater at Bunbury's Casuarina Boat Harbour. As the centrepiece of the Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront (TBW) project, the 460-metre-long breakwater will create sheltered harbour waters, underpinning the rejuvenation of the harbour as a regional hub for the marine industry and delivering a significant community asset. 📣 Skippers! Beware of special arrangements while navigating the harbour when dredging begins in August. Construction of the breakwater is expected to begin later this year. For more info: https://lnkd.in/gAm3Thkn

Did you know❓ Monthly renewals are available for your car rego ✅ and can help you manage your household budget more effectively. Our monthly direct debit payment option is available for eligible light vehicle licence renewals for new and existing DoT customers. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghrwd82Y