Major
works have started on the METRONET New Midland Station project, to deliver a
state-of-the-art train station in the heart of Midland to meet the needs of the
local community.
The project will build a modern, three-platform
station between Helena and Cale streets, bringing it closer to the heart of
Midland's town centre and improving connectivity to Midland Gate Shopping
Centre and Midland Health Campus.
The new station will include a 12-stand bus
interchange, a multi-storey car park with more than 800 parking bays, and
secure bike parking – servicing both Midland and the wider hills communities.
Initial work will concentrate on building the
car park, which has necessitated the closure of the western end of the
station's existing passenger car park. The car park on Railway Parade to the
east of Helena Street will also close to facilitate construction of the new
station.
Once rail services are moved to the new station
– expected to occur in early 2025 – the existing 55-year-old station will be
decommissioned and demolished.
Preliminary designs for the new station were
released earlier this year, showing a contemporary facility that reflects local
Noongar culture, the industrial backdrop of the Midland Railway Workshops, and
the local landscape.
The $330 million New Midland Station project is
jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments and will be
built by the Midland Junction Alliance (McConnell Dowell Constructors, Georgiou
Group, Arcadis Australia Pacific and BG&E).
Quotes
attributable to WA Premier Roger Cook:
"Our
suburbs deserve top-quality public transport infrastructure – and my Government
is delivering for local communities.
"The New
Midland Station is a significant investment into Midland's future, providing a
modern facility in the heart of the town centre, building on the unique rail
heritage of the area.
"METRONET
is powering ahead right across Perth, from Yanchep and Ellenbrook to Midland
and Byford, with our major investment into public transport setting up our
suburbs and communities for the future."
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure,
Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"The
Australian Government has committed $3.9 billion to a number of METRONET
projects to deliver vital transport infrastructure for Perth's burgeoning
suburbs to greatly improve services and travel times for local commuters.
"The
METRONET partnership with the Western Australian Government will continue to
boost the economy for years to come by providing long-term business
opportunities, supporting the growth of vibrant urban centres through
integrated transport and providing sustainable alternative transport options."
Quotes attributable to WA Minister for Transport Rita
Saffioti:
"This new
state-of-the-art facility will bring more than just a better public transport experience to
local commuters – it will create better connections with key services like Midland
Health Campus and Midland Gate, and will help Midland to develop into a thriving
commercial and residential centre.
"By building the new station before demolishing
the old one, we will ensure that trains continue to operate to Midland
throughout the construction period, reducing the impact on commuters.
"Midland has a rich rail history that is still
clearly woven within its fabric. This project will be an exciting addition to
the future of public transport in the area."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Hasluck Tania
Lawrence:
"This is an
exciting next step as we continue to improve connectivity and travel time for
commuters by providing a sustainable option for them on the rail system.
"Not only will
the New Midland Station provide convenient travel options for commuters all the
way into the city, it also creates local jobs and business opportunities to
keep up with the growing development of Perth's northeast."
Quotes attributable to WA Midland MLA Michelle Roberts:
"The Western Australian Government made a commitment
to deliver this new station and to see works now getting underway is an
exciting moment for our community.
"This new station is an investment that will
pay dividends well into the future.
"It will be a major step forward for our
residential communities and for those doing business in Midland, and mean better
access for the elderly, especially to the Midland Hospital and related
facilities.
"The new station will also include a new
bus interchange, an 800 bay multi-level car park, new shared paths and bike
facilities and significant potential for both residential and commercial
developments."
