The Western Australian Government has outlined a $26.4 billion capital works program to be rolled out over the next four years, with $7.6 billion expected to be spent in the 2012-13 year.

 

Treasurer Christian Porter said the funding will enable future growth while ensuring that the state can accommodate for the continuing population increase.

 

“About 1,000 people are moving to WA every week and this creates enormous demands on infrastructure,” Mr Porter said.

 

“The State Government is responding to this unprecedented growth by planning for the future with a number of capital works projects, including the Perth Stadium, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth City Link and the Perth Waterfront.”

 

Mr Porter said construction had commenced on civil engineering works for the Perth Waterfront project and $167 million of the total $270 million project would be spent in 2012-13 to continue development of the inlet and public domain.

 

The Budget provides $183 million in 2012-13 on the $744 million Perth City Link project, with 2012-13 funding focusing on sinking the Perth to Fremantle railway line west of Perth station.

 

Also included in the capital works program is an additional $281 million for the $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital, as well as a $227 million on the $1.2 billion Children’s Hospital at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre.