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Delivering for Fremantle

Delivering for Fremantle

Simone McGurk and Roger Cook are delivering for Fremantle.  Simone has worked hard as a member of the WA Labor Government to secure significant investment in our community. The Government is putting schools at the heart of WA’s recovery: $21.5 million redevelopment of John Curtin College of the Arts $1.5 million each for John Curtin …

Congestion relief for Fremantle as High Street Upgrade reaches completion

Congestion relief for Fremantle as High Street Upgrade reaches completion

Journeys into Fremantle are now easier with the completion of the $76 million High Street upgrade project between Carrington Street and Stirling Highway. The project was jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian governments. More than 37,000 vehicles use the road every day and it is anticipated journey times will be smoother and less …

The Future of Fremantle

The Future of Fremantle

Empty shops and the general disrepair of Fremantle’s CBD is a major issue people raise with Simone. Fremantle people are passionate about their community and they want to see the port city realise its full potential. Fremantle faces a range of challenges but also has much to look forward to over the short, medium and long …

Freight transport

Freight transport

  One of the State Labor Government’s first priorities was to stop the Perth Freight Link, saving our communities and local environment from further destruction. This Government renegotiated contracts and redirected funds to a range of well-planned, alternative transport projects. The incoming Government also stopped the privatisation of Fremantle Port which, combined with the Perth Freight …