The Transport Workers’ Union has been contacted by members who regularly use the Geraldton–Mt Magnet Road to move freight, with increasing concerns about the deteriorating condition of the road.

Our members are reporting that the road is struggling to cope with the increasing volume and weight of freight travelling along this route.

With the wheat season approaching, we expect freight movements to increase further, placing additional pressure on the road and increasing the safety risks for transport workers and other road users.

We are seeking feedback from members about their experiences using the road, including the areas they consider most unsafe, the impact of road conditions on their work, near misses they may have experienced, and where additional passing lanes could improve safety.

Your feedback will help the TWU advocate for urgent road repairs, maintenance and safety improvements with Main Roads WA and the Minister for Transport.

If you have photographs or video footage of deteriorating road conditions, we would also welcome these as evidence. Please only take photographs or footage when it is safe to do so. NEVER use a phone or camera while operating a vehicle.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your first-hand knowledge of this road is important in making the case for safer conditions for everyone who uses it.

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1. Name

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2. Phone Number

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4. Are you a TWU member?

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5. What is your occupation?

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6. Do you use state route 123, Geraldton Mount Magnet road?

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7. How often do you use this road?

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8. What type of freight are you transporting on this route? (please select all that apply)

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9. What type of vehicle do you usually drive on this route?

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10. Which sections of the Geraldton- Mt Magnet Road do you consider to be in the worst condition? (Please nominate the location as specifically as possible)

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11. What problems are you experiencing with the condition of the road? (Select all that apply)

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12. Are there particular locations where you feel unsafe because of road condition? (Please provide the location and, if possible, what makes it dangerous)

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13. Have you experienced a near miss on this road that you believe was related to the road condition or lack of passing opportunities? Y/N (if yes, please describe what happened, including the approximate location if you can)

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14. How difficult is it to safely pass slower-moving vehicles on this route?

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15. Would additional passing lanes along the Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road improve your safety at work?

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16. Are there particular locations where you believe a passing lane is urgently needed? (Please identify the location and explain why)

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17. Has the condition of the road affected your work in any of the following ways?

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18. In your experience, has the condition of the road been getting worse?

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19. Do you have any photographs, video footage or dashcam showing the condition of the road?

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20. Is there anything else you think Main Roads WA or the Minister for Transport needs to know about the safety of this road?

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21. In your own words, what would you like to see Main Roads WA do to make the Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road safer for transport workers and other road users

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