An independent review conducted in 2021 determined that an in-house delivery model (specifically on road maintenance and some minor works) would help boost local economies by creating sustainable, long-term jobs in our communities.

Bringing the delivery of routine road maintenance in-house allows us to increase capability and capacity, build staff skills and knowledge and become a more informed purchaser for the delivery of maintenance and minor works. 

More than 550 new, permanent have now been filled with more than 420 of these jobs filled by employees previously working for contractors.

To support the initiative $48.8 million has been invested in new or expanded existing offices and maintenance depots in Manjimup, Broome, Karratha, Esperance, Neerabup, Jandakot and Welshpool.