- Cook Government delivers $34 million road and bridge infrastructure for Bunbury community
- Upgrades to reduce road congestion and enable safer community access to Turkey Point recreational area
- New infrastructure is paving the way for future growth at Port of Bunbury
The Cook Government is delivering key infrastructure for the South West with the completion of a new $34 million bridge to improve community access to Turkey Point in Bunbury.
The new Turkey Point Access Road and Bridge will reduce congestion around the Port of Bunbury and improve safety for those accessing the popular recreational and fishing spot along Leschenault Drive.
The project is part of the Cook Government's commitment to improving local amenities and road safety, while unlocking future trade opportunities at the Port of Bunbury.
The new infrastructure includes a roundabout on Estuary Drive and a 600-metre single carriageway road passing over the Preston River via a new 90-metre-long traffic bridge.
The community access road and bridge also features a pedestrian and cycle path connecting Estuary Drive to an upgraded informal parking area and foreshore trail.
It will create a safer route for community members accessing Turkey Point, diverting public traffic away from the Port of Bunbury, which records more than 100,000 heavy vehicle movements each year.
By separating port traffic and public road users, it will enable the Port of Bunbury to ramp up its activities into the future and drive economic growth in the South West.
The Cook Government committed a further $1 million at the 2025 State Election to transform Turkey Point's recreation area for the community. It is working with the City of Bunbury to enhance the popular fishing and crabbing spot with planning underway.
The road will be officially opened to traffic from 2pm, Monday, 1 September.
Southern Ports is calling on the South West community to suggest names for the new bridge as part of a competition open until Friday, 3 October.
For more information, visit southernports.com.au
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"My government is continuing to invest in the South West's future, with major infrastructure projects like the Turkey Point Access Road and Bridge delivering great outcomes for the community while supporting the region's economic growth.
"Local families will be able to safely enjoy this popular fishing spot with public traffic diverted from the Port of Bunbury to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.
"This infrastructure will support the Port's long-term growth, which alongside projects like the Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub in Picton, will continue to be a key driver of the region's economy."
As stated by Regional Development and Ports Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The Turkey Point Access Road and Bridge is an important aspect of the Southern Ports' Port of Bunbury growth ambitions which allows for greater trade opportunities through Berth 8 and additional future berths to be unlocked.
"Separating Port-user traffic from public traffic not only makes for safer roads, it also allows the Port to explore plans for future development across its expansive landholdings.
"The Cook Government takes enormous pride in delivering regional infrastructure that benefits our communities, while also securing the State's trade future."
Comments attributed to South West Minister and Bunbury MLA Don Punch:
"Turkey Point is a much-loved recreational amenity that has a long history in the South West community.
"It is fantastic to see the completion of this multi-million-dollar project that now provides a safe and easier access point for the public as well as a dedicated route for traffic in and out of the Port of Bunbury."
