The Prime
Minister, WA Premier and WA Transport Minister have today marked the completion
of the entire elevated
rail structure as part of the historic METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level
Crossing Removal project.
The project will improve safety, reduce congestion and improve travel
times in the area, while also creating more than 4,300 jobs for Western
Australians.
The
Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project represents the most
significant upgrade ever undertaken on the 131-year-old Armadale Line and will
ease congestion for road commuters, while creating six-hectares of new public
open space for the community.
The project
is already delivering positive outcomes for the community with six level
crossings removed at intersections at Mint/Archer Street, Oats Street,
Welshpool Road, Hamilton Street, Wharf Street and William Street.
Quotes
attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:
"We value Western Australia and want this beautiful city to
have the world leading infrastructure it deserves.
"As a heavy
lifter of the nation's economy it is critical that we see benefits flowing back
into Perth and Western Australia.
"It's great to
be back in Perth to mark this important infrastructure milestone with the
Premier that's creating more than 4,300 jobs for West Australians."
Quotes
attributable to Western Australian Premier Roger Cook:
"Everywhere
you look across Perth, METRONET is transforming our suburbs.
"Our
elevated rail along the Armadale Line is changing the face of the
south-eastern suburbs, delivering new public open space and the quality modern
facilities local communities deserve.
"This
is what METRONET is all about – better public transport, affordable travel, and
creating local jobs across the city."
Quotes
attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"METRONET is creating jobs, boosting safety and
efficiency, and transforming Perth.
"The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing
Removal and the completion of elevated rail is another significant milestone in
this exciting project."
Quotes
attributable to Federal Member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas:
"The
people of Swan, and Perth more broadly, will see the fruits of this massive
investment in METRONET for generations.
"The
removal of these level crossings will improve commute times, while the addition
of new stations will increase the take up in public transport, removing even
more traffic from our roads.
"It's
a win for everyone."
Quotes
attributable to Western Australian Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"It's been incredible to
see the speed at which this structure has been delivered, which is testament to
the enormous amount of planning and preparation that has gone into delivering
this project.
"The community
can see this elevated train line emerging before them, while the massive
benefits are already being felt with a number of level crossings already
removed along the Armadale Line.
"People who
live along the Armadale Line corridor will very soon have access to modern
train stations, and new public open spaces and community facilities.
"We know there is
significant benefit on the horizon, and we thank the community for their
continued patience as we complete the next critical steps for this
game-changing project."
Quotes
attributable to State Member for Cannington Bill Johnston:
"This is a
really exciting project for our community and it's incredible to see the
progress that has been made.
"With the
elevated rail structure now in place, people can see how this project is going
to deliver great outcomes in the years ahead with modern stations and new
public open space."
Quotes
attributable to State Member for Victoria Park Hannah Beazley:
"I am thrilled
to see the entire elevated structure now in place, but more importantly, I am
thrilled to see how much new space has been opened up for the community.
"We're planning
to deliver some incredible facilities in the new public open space, which will
create a more vibrant and active community for all to enjoy."
Project
background:
- The
elevated rail consists of four separate viaduct structures, which required
thousands of work hours to reach completion, measuring a total four kilometres
in length. This is in addition to hundreds of tonnes of concrete structures
which were locally sourced to complete the works.
- Construction
is also rapidly progressing on the five new elevated train stations in
Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham, while seven
kilometres of track has now been laid.
- The project
is creating an economic boon for the local community, with an estimated 4,300
jobs being created during the construction phase.
- Alongside
the METRONET Byford Rail Extension, these projects will see the removal of
multiple level crossings, seven new train stations and around six-hectares of
new public open space for the community to enjoy.
- The
METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link is also being delivered in conjunction with the
Armadale Line upgrades, which will see two new stations delivered at Nicholson
Road and Ranford Road and the first east-west rail line connection between the
Mandurah and Armadale train lines.
24 SEPTEMBER 2024
