New highway signs to put Cookernup on the map

• New signage to boost safety and town recognition
• Speed limit changes to encourage road safety through Cookernup
• McGowan Government committed to regional roads 

New directional signs installed this week on South Western Highway are set to put the small town of Cookernup on the map.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke organised the new signage after listening to local community feedback on the proposal.

The new signs will be located 250 metres either side of the Riverdale Road turn-off for the Cookernup townsite, giving motorists and tourists adequate time to safely slow down and turn.

Meanwhile, community concerns around speed limits through Cookernup have also been addressed following a meeting between Mrs Clarke, the Shire of Harvey and Main Roads Western Australia recently.

The existing 60kmh speed zone that runs through the townsite on Riverdale Road, starting just before the Salisbury Road intersection and ending just after Brockman Road, is set to be extended by 220 metres.

Main Roads will also be approaching the Shire of Harvey to install black and yellow 50kmh reminder signs throughout residential streets in Cookernup.

Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:

"Robyn Clarke is working hard to represent her community and recently put their views to me.

"We have listened to the Cookernup community's views, and this confirms they have been heard and action is being taken.

"The country road expenditure in the 2017-18 Budget - 20 per cent more than the previous year's Budget - demonstrates this Government's commitment to boosting road safety and jobs in the regions."

Comments attributed to Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:

"This was truly a community effort, and I am so glad that the Transport Minister and I have been able to deliver for the town.

"Installing these directional signs will give the community of Cookernup the recognition it deserves."

Minister's office - 6552 5500