Road Photos & Information: Western Australia

Ocean Reef Road (State Route 84)

Statistics:

• Length: 7 km
• Eastern Terminus: Wanneroo Road (SR60) at Wanneroo
• Western Terminus: Oceanside Promenade at Ocean Reef
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along The Route: Wanneroo, Woodvale, Edgewater, Beldon, Heathridge, Mullaloo and Ocean Reef

Route Numbering:

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General Information:

Ocean Reef Drive is a suburban arterial road in Perth's northern suburbs and consists mostly of dual carriageway multi-laned roadway, except at the western end, which is a single carriageway with one lane in each direction with provision for duplication.

History:

• 1972: A proposed extension of Ocean Reef Road was noted on the Metropolitan Regional Scheme at the western end near Ocean Reef and Iluka between Hodges Drive and Shenton Avenue. 1 2
• 21 Feburary 1979: The western road reserve for the Ocean Reef Road extension around Ocean Reef and Iluka identified as an Important Regional Roads reservation. 2
• 2 July 1988: Interchange with Mitchell Freeway opened. 3
• 1 December 1993: The western road reserve for the Ocean Reef Road extension around Ocean Reef and Iluka removed from the Metropolitain Regional Scheme, as Marmion Avenue / West Coast Highway (SR71) was performing a similar function. 2
• 2001: Installation roundabout at the corner of Ocean Reef Road / Oceanside Promenade at Mullaloo. Plus the Installation of pedestrian facilities at traffic signals at the corner of Marmion Avenue / Ocean Reef Road at Ocean Reef. 4
• 2003: Construction of right turn slip lane from Ocean Reef Road into Lenore Road, left turn slip lane from Lenore Road into Ocean Reef Road and extension of the left turn lane from Ocean Reef Road intoLenore Road. 5
• 2005: Installation of traffic signals at Trappers Drive / Ocean Reef Road 6
• June 2008: Stage one works of the extension of the non SR84 section of Ocean Reef Drive, from Hartman Drive to a new road named Prestige Boulevard, began. Stage 2, from
  Prestige Boulevard to Alexander Drive, is expected to begin in the second half of 2009 with the view of completing the extension by June 2010. 7
• July 2008: A second carriageway along the non SR84 section of Ocean Reef Road from Wanneroo Road to Hartman Drive opened to traffic. The roadworks included the construction of a new carriageway, new drainage, street lighting,new dual use path along the whole length, new line-markings and landscaping. 7
  

Ocean Reef to Wanneroo (Eastbound)			Wanneroo to Ocean Reef (Westbound)
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	Approaching Trappers Drive: Approaching the signalised intersection with Trappers Dr at Edgewater. February 2009. Image © Paul Rands			Woodvale Area: Ocean Reef Road as it passes through Woodvale, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
	End SR84: Trailblazer assembly at Wanneroo, approaching Wanneroo Rd (SR60), marking the eastern terminus of State Route 84. February 2009. Image © Paul Rands			Approaching Trappers Drive: Ocean Reef Road as it approaches the signalised intersection with Trappers Drive at Woodvale, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
	SR84 Terminus: ID sign for Wanneroo Road at Wanneroo, at the eastern terminus of State Route 84, Feburary 2009. Image © Paul Rands			Council Directional Sign: Local council directional board approaching Joondalup Drive (SR85) at Woodvale. February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Approaching Joondalup Drive: Traffic signal warning signs approaching Joondalup Dr at Woodvale, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Trailblazer Assembly: Trailblazer assembly at the turn lane for Joondalup Drive at Woodvale, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Joondalup Drive Intersection: Corner of Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) & Joondalup Dr (SR85) at Woodvale, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Trailblazer Assembly: Trailblazer assembly at Woodvale, approaching Mitchell Fwy (SR2), February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Mitchell Freeway Interchange: Ocean Reef Road as it meets the interchange with Mitchell Fwy (SR2) at Woodvale, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Approaching Craigie Drive: Ocean Reef Dr approaching Craigie Dr in Beldon. February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Approaching Eddystone Avenue: Ocean Reef Rd approaching Eddystone Av at Beldon, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Approaching Marmion Avenue: Ocean Reef Rd approaching Marmion Av (SR71) at Beldon, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands
				Approaching Western Terminus: Ocean Reef Drive as you approach the western terminus (Oceanside Promenade) at Mullaloo, February 2009. Image © Paul Rands

1 Ocean Reef Drive Extension Case Study, retreived from Citizenscape Web Site, 31 March 2009
2 City of Joondalup Web Site - Letter from Manager of Infrastructure Management & Ranger Services - Deparment of Planning of Infrastucture, 23 December 2003
3 Main Roads WA Dates of Major Changes To The Road Network List
4 Government Media Office Ministerial Media Statements, "State Government provides $13 million for 'black spot' road projects", 12 January 2001
5 Main Roads WA National Black Spot Programme Approved Projects Year 2002/2003 List
6 City of Joondalup 2005 Annual Report
7 City of Wanneroo "What's Happening on the City of Wanneroo", February-March 2009