Shire of Murray reveals $168m in 2025 election advocacy projects

The Shire of Murray has revealed 10 plans that will be presented to State and Federal Governments as part of their 2025 election advocacy priorities.

The projects, four transformative and six community, will cost a total of $168 million.

These include a new $50 million health hub, $60.49 million railway heritage precinct and rail link, $30.04 million Western Deviation route, and a $10.85 million upgrade for the Murray Regional Equestrian Centre.   

Shire of Murray Chief Executive Officer Dean Unsworth said with the Peel Region’s rapidly growing population, diversifying economy and increasingly popular tourism scene, Murray has the opportunity to deliver outcomes that will provide significant value and address 
complex socioeconomic challenges.  

“By articulating our advocacy priorities, we have listed opportunities presented by Murray’s unique characteristics that will strengthen our identity, address disadvantage and support catalytic change for the Peel Region,” Mr Unsworth said.

The Murray Health Hub would provide a central location for a range of health services including general medical, allied health and pathology among others.  

The Murray Heritage Railway project would see Pinjarra Train Station revived and the tourism rail link between Dwellingup and Pinjarra reconnected.  

The Western Deviation would link heavy trucks from Pinjarra Road and the Pinjarra Industrial Area onto the Heavy Haulage route.

Alongside these transformational projects, the Shire is seeking funds for a replacement of South Yunderup Bridge, upgrade to Pelicans Park, improved facilities at the Edenvale Heritage Precinct, upgraded changerooms at Sir Ross McLarty Oval, a revitalised recreation 
precinct in North Pinjarra and river platforms along the Pinjarra Foreshore.  

“To achieve these aspirations, we need support from both the State and Federal Governments. Only together can we realise Murray’s potential and deliver these important projects,” Mr Unsworth said.

The Shire’s Advocacy Plan was presented to about 100 people at a community briefing on July 11.

The document has also been distributed to key stakeholders and government representatives.

To read the full plan and find out more about the Shire’s advocacy activities, please visit murray.wa.gov.au/council-plan/advocacy

The Western Deviation would link heavy trucks from Pinjarra Road and the Pinjarra Industrial Area onto the Heavy Haulage route.