Major METRONET milestone for WA

The entire elevated rail structure on the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project in Perth has been completed, improving safety, reducing congestion and improving travel times in the area.

The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project represents the most significant upgrade ever undertaken on the 131-year-old Armadale Line, creating six hectares of new public open space for the community.

The project will remove six level crossings raising the rail over the road at Mint/Archer Street, Oats Street, Welshpool Road, Hamilton Street, Wharf Street and William Street.

New modern elevated stations are being built at Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham stations, with Welshpool Station to be closed permanently.

The Federal and Victorian governments both committed $87.5 million to the project.

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Anthony Albanese Prime Minister said as a heavy lifter of the nation’s economy, it is critical that the state 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 Western Australians,” he said.

Rita Saffioti Western Australian Minister for Transport said it has been incredible to see the speed at which this structure has been delivered.

“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,” she said.

“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.”

To learn more about the project, click here.