Industry News: Regional Freight Plan
The State Government is taking a new approach to regional freight transport through the development of a Western Australian Regional Freight Transport Network Plan.
An effective regional freight transport network is essential for the long-term development of Western Australia.
A strong freight network ensures remote, regional and metropolitan businesses and communities have reliable access to goods and services.
Efficient freight movement is essential to Western Australia’s economy. More than 60 million tons of freight move in and through the Perth metropolitan area each year, so well-designed transport networks with good access to major terminals and depots are essential for the freight industry.
As Western Australia’s population and economy continue to grow strongly, so too does the volume of the freight services in our regions. This places added pressure on the regional transport network and requires us to plan ahead to ensure we make the right decisions now about future transport requirements.
The Western Australian Regional Freight Transport Network Plan is a comprehensive and integrated strategic plan for all modes of freight transport across regional Western Australia.
In some way, shape or form, transport services affect us all.
The above information was taken from the Department of Transport website. If you would like to know more information about the plans scope and what it involves, please click on the link below.