Collie is set to benefit after a number of projects in the town received funding as part of the state budget handed down last week.
Planning for that project is already underway and is expected to be completed by the middle of 2019.
Lake Kepwari was also given funding, with $3 million allocated to turn the lake in a water-based tourism precinct.
The funding will be used to construct boating infrastructure, public facilities and road access at the lake in order to provide the foundations for future investment.
The government will also hand over $570,000 to provide crisis and transitional accommodation in Collie, along with $200,000 to plan for major upgrades at the Collie TAFE campus.
Aged-care was also given a boost with $500,000 committed to redevelop ValleyView Residence.
Motorists in Collie-Preston will benefit, with $15 million allocated to undertake priority road upgrades, while $314,000 was allocated for safety upgrades at the Collie Motorplex.
The region was also the recipient of $9.3 million of funding in order to to fast-track 33 more alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds in the South West, while $20 million was allocated for the Collie Futures Fund.
Collie-Preston MLA Mick Murray said he was pleased to secure funding in the state budget to complete some of his key election promises in the region.
“I’m so pleased to have the backing of the McGowan Government chequebook to provide the funding to implement my election promises for Collie-Preston,” he said.
“The funding has been secured in the budget for a number of long-awaited projects including the Collie Motorplex safety upgrades and the opening of Lake Kepwari.
“These projects will benefit Collie through the local jobs created for the construction and maintenance but will also create long-term economic benefits right across town due to the increased visitor numbers from WA and further afield.
“They also offer wonderful recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
“I’m pleased key commitments across the Collie-Preston region have secured funding ... ensuring regional Western Australians don’t get forgotten.”