The new
METRONET Ellenbrook Station is now complete, marking the first station finished
as part of the new Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Comprised of
more than 346 tonnes of steel and 1160 tonnes of concrete, this new station
marks a major milestone in the Cook Labor Government's commitment to build a
21-kilometre rail-line to Ellenbrook.
The new
station, one of five being delivered as part of the project, is located in the
heart of Ellenbrook town centre, and will offer more transport options for the
more than 46,000 residents living in the area.
Ellenbrook
Station was the first Morley-Ellenbrook Line station to commence construction
in 2022.
With
convenient and modern facilities, the station includes a 12-stand bus
interchange and 500 parking bays (including ACROD).
The station
has achieved a five-star Green Star Design Review Rating, boasting 200 solar
panels and 10 electric vehicle charging bays in the design.
Being the only
at-grade station on the Morley-Ellenbrook line, Ellenbrook Station features a
150-metre-long sheltered island platform with seating and accessible passenger
information and facilities.
Once
operational, travel from the station to Perth will take approximately
30-minutes on a two-zone fare, shaving off half the time for residents currently
using public transport and costing as little as $4.08.
Around 400 workers
were employed on the Ellenbrook Station project, delivering a significant boost
for local jobs.
Final
landscaping and faregate installation will be completed soon, with the new
station to be opened and operational later this year.
Works are also
well under way on the remaining stations and the installation of overhead line
equipment, ballast, rail and sleepers.
The recent
completion of the Malaga sub-station will power the overhead lines system when
passenger service begins.
Quotes attributable to Western
Australian Premier Roger Cook:
"METRONET is reshaping our city and connecting tens of thousands of
people in the suburbs to our world-class rail network.
"The METRONET Morley-Ellenbook Line is powering towards completion – and
when it opens later this year it will slash travel times for people across our north-eastern
suburbs.
"We're delivering on our election commitment and, through METRONET, we're
doing what's right for WA."
Quotes attributable to Federal
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister
Catherine King:
"This is a
fantastic example of a collective effort to achieve positive outcomes to better
connect communities across Western Australia.
"This
investment from the Australian Government, alongside the WA Government, will
provide more transportation options as we continue to build the infrastructure
that commuters in this fast-growing area need and deserve."
Quotes attributed to WA
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"When our Government makes commitments, we deliver on them – and today
marks a major milestone in our commitment to deliver of a train line to
Ellenbrook.
"Communities
in our growing north-east corridor have been crying out for better public
transport options, and I am proud that our Government is making that a reality.
Quotes attributable Federal
Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence:
"The
Morley-Ellenbrook Line is no longer an idea or an ambition, it's real. The
community can see it happening and the first trains are on track to be running
later this year.
"This is a massive achievement for the teams involved in this project,
and I congratulate them on their hard work to date."
Quotes attributable to State
Member for Swan Hills Jess Shaw:
"This is a
tremendous looking station based in the heart of the Ellenbrook community.
"The thousands
of people living in Ellenbrook and The Vines have waited a long time for this
train line, and to see this station completed is an incredibly exciting moment
for the community."
