Powell and Cockburn roads intersection: proposed works

The City's response to PerthNow about proposed intersection works at the intersection of Powell and Cockburn roads, Coogee, 11.2.26

Questions: 
What are the current proposed plans/designs for widening Powell Road?
Has the City of Cockburn been engaging with Main Roads WA about widening the road?
Is there any timeline available for approving this project, or how long the project would take if approved?

Answer: Cockburn Council has agreed to provide $50,000 for planning and detailed design of the intersection of Powell and Cockburn roads in Coogee Beach.
 
The decision to release the funds as an amendment to its 2025-2026 Municipal Budget was made at Cockburn’s Ordinary Council Meeting on 10 February.
    
City officers will now begin the planning and detailed design process, including early engagement with Main Roads WA on the proposed works.
 
This engagement is a standard and necessary part of progressing any modifications to Main Roads WA controlled assets. It is important to note this project is one of many that require the City to work through Main Roads WA’s established approvals pathway. These approvals cannot be expedited outside this process as it could risk the project not receiving approval at the appropriate milestones.
 
At this stage, it is considered unlikely construction will occur before the later part of 2026. Work cannot progress until the necessary planning, detailed design, and Main Roads WA approvals have been completed.
 
These steps are essential to ensure the upgrade is safe, compliant, and properly coordinated with underground services. Proceeding without completed designs would introduce a high risk of damage to existing services and significant cost escalation.
 
The City will be in a better position to confirm construction timeframes once design work is funded and underway.