- $2 million available to construct or upgrade off-road vehicle (ORV) areas under new round of ORV Grants Program
- Grants provide a boost to outdoor recreational activities for local communities and tourists
- Earlier round grants program saw almost $2 million awarded to five local governments
Off-road vehicle (ORV) areas are set for a boost in Western Australia, with the Cook Labor Government announcing $2 million in grants are available for construction or upgrades.
The grants program was established to support community interest in safe, high quality ORV facilities for all terrain vehicles, trail bikes and quad bikes.
An earlier round of the grants program saw almost $2 million awarded to five local government projects.
Under the current round of the ORV Grants Program, grants of up to $1 million are available to construct new sites or to expand and upgrade existing areas.
The Cook Labor Government is seeking applications from organisations such as local governments, incorporated organisations or WA State Government agencies.
In the earlier round, five local governments received grants totalling more than $1.8 million in funding:
- Shire of Manjimup received $992,838 for a new Family Trails Precinctat the Manjimup Trail Bike Hub, including a network of trails, complemented with trailhead featuring car park, toilet, signage and picnic area;
- Shire of Pingelly was granted $343,320 to build the Pingelly ORV Motocross Track, including a professional grade 1.2 kilometre track with safety barriers and run-off tracks, viewing area, car park and signage;
- Shire of Gingin received $199,966 to upgrade the Lancelin ORV area, including improvements to the entry point, car park, track access and signage;
- City of Kwinana was granted $197,596 for upgrades to the Medina ORV area, including a barrier for the northern perimeter, an access gate, CCTV and signage; and
- Shire of York received $154,000 to upgrade the Oliver Battista Motocross Track, including track realignment, re-vegetation, fencing, new entry gate and car park improvements.
Applications are now open and close on 26 June 2026 and can be lodged via: Off-road Vehicles Area Grants Program
As stated by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley:
"The Cook Labor Government is supporting the community interest in ORV areas through this grants program.
"A well-designed, safe and family-friendly ORV area is a major asset for local communities, providing a training ground for young riders and drivers, while also being a drawcard for tourists.
"I would encourage organisations interested in either establishing or upgrading an ORV area to submit an application before 26 June 2026."
