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Noongar knowledge helps shape Ellenbrook Line

Noongar knowledge helps shape Ellenbrook Line

The METRONET Noongar Reference Group (MNRG) recently got a first look at the Ellenbrook Line stations ahead of the official opening on 8 December – seeing firsthand how their cultural knowledge helped shape the project.

Empowering local Aboriginal businesses

Empowering local Aboriginal businesses

Since the Byford Rail Extension Project started, over $35 million has been awarded across local Aboriginal-owned businesses, driving economic growth and fostering community initiatives that support education, health, and culture.

Trialling clean energy for a net-zero future

Trialling clean energy for a net-zero future

The Byford Rail Extension Project is trialling a HYDI unit to reduce diesel reliance by producing hydrogen on demand.

Byford Station achieves sustainability rating

Byford Station achieves sustainability rating

In a major sustainability milestone, Byford Station has become Western Australia's first train station to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Design Review Rating.

Inspiring young engineers

Inspiring young engineers

Interactive workshops, site tours and a meet and greet with project teams have provided local students with a closer look at the exciting world of STEM and construction on the Byford Rail Extension Project.

Armadale students collaborate on public art murals

Armadale students collaborate on public art murals

Art students at Armadale Senior High School got the chance to work with renowned public artist George Domahidy late last year as part of the public art for the Byford Rail Extension Project.

First test train for two METRONET projects

First test train for two METRONET projects

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project have reached a major milestone with the first test train running on Monday, 20 January.

Midland Station’s new multi-storey car park set to open!

Midland Station’s new multi-storey car park set to open!

The multi-storey car park at Midland Station will officially open on Monday, 20 January. 

Gold design rating sets sustainability benchmarks

Gold design rating sets sustainability benchmarks

The METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project has achieved a prestigious Gold Design Rating under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s (ISC) v2.1 rating scheme.

Ellenbrook Line officially open!

Ellenbrook Line officially open!

On Sunday 8 December, over 40,000 people celebrated the opening of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line with free family fun, food, and festivities at the five new stations.

 

Ballajura Station receives sustainability rating

Ballajura Station receives sustainability rating

The new Ballajura Station, built as part of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project, has achieved a 6 Star Green Star As Built - Railway Stations certification from the Green Building Council of Australia.

Hello Ellenbrook!

Hello Ellenbrook!

Hello Ellenbrook! Join us at a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, 8 December that will bring the new Ellenbrook Line stations to life with food, art and entertainment.

Limited-edition Ellenbrook Line collectables - Only at Hello Ellenbrook!

Limited-edition Ellenbrook Line collectables - Only at Hello Ellenbrook!

Want to get your hands on limited-edition Ellenbrook Line cards and station posters? The only way to get these highly sought after collectables is by joining the fun at Hello Ellenbrook! on Sunday 8 December and completing the Discovery Trail.  

Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation

Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is kicking off some enabling works on behalf of Main Roads WA for the Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation project in Thornlie.

From traineeships to long-term careers

From traineeships to long-term careers

METRONET projects like the Morley-Ellenbrook Line are not just improving public transport across Perth, they are also a gateway to training and long-term job opportunities.

An all-new Nicholson Road

An all-new Nicholson Road

In a boost for connectivity and safe travel, all lanes on Nicholson Road in Canning Vale are being upgraded ready for the new Nicholson Road Station as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

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