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Federal Funding Secured

Federal Funding Secured

Commonwealth funding for the next two METRONET Projects has been secured after completing the thorough Infrastructure Australia process.

Property Condition Surveys

Property Condition Surveys

Property condition surveys of properties near work sites are one of the first steps undertaken before construction begins. They help to determine the condition of a property before any work starts.

METRONET to make past planning a reality

METRONET to make past planning a reality

Both the Yanchep Rail Extension and Thornlie-Cockburn Link were projects planned long ago. METRONET is now making them a reality.

Henley Brook rezoning approved

Henley Brook rezoning approved

The rezoning of more than 260 hectares of land between Ellenbrook and Brabham has been approved which will facilitate future housing along the proposed METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.

METRONET attends Railfest 2018

METRONET attends Railfest 2018

Though Railfest tends to look back at the past, this year’s event also took a peek at the future with the METRONET stand a hit with attendees.

First Morley-Ellenbrook Line submission to IA

First Morley-Ellenbrook Line submission to IA

The Morley-Ellenbrook Line has moved one step closer to securing federal funding with formal documentation provided to Infrastructure Australia.

Going back in history to build our future

Going back in history to build our future

With Perth’s love affair of cars, it is natural to think that our city has been built around them.  Our history tells a different story and shows that METRONET is building on a proud past of communities based around rail transport.

Forrestfield-Airport Link: New car park frees up space for future development

Forrestfield-Airport Link: New car park frees up space for future development

A 1200-bay multi-deck car park at the future Forrestfield Station will balance the need for passenger parking with the opportunity to create connected communities within walking distance of the station.

Construction tender opens

Construction tender opens

Construction companies can now tender for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension projects with the release of a Request for Proposal today. 

Full steam ahead for Western Australia’s newest city centre

Full steam ahead for Western Australia’s newest city centre

The Western Australian Planning Commission has given the green light for WA’s newest city centre located on the future Yanchep Rail Extension.

Wave 2 market research results

Wave 2 market research results

Delivering METRONET for the community, in the places they live and work, makes it extremely important to capture Perth people’s understanding and feeling towards the project.

Forrestfield-Airport Link road realignment now open

Forrestfield-Airport Link road realignment now open

The realigned section of Dundas Road in Forrestfield is now open to public. The road now diverts around the site of the future Forrestfield Station making it safer for workers and motorists. 

New METRONET railcars move a step closer

New METRONET railcars move a step closer

Today two METRONET milestones for the Railcar Program were announced.

 

Successful community information sessions

Successful community information sessions

During July and August, the project team was out in the community hosting drop-in sessions to answer your questions about the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension.

Access & Inclusion Reference Group Nominations

Access & Inclusion Reference Group Nominations

Nominations are now closed for our METRONET Access and Inclusion Reference Group.

It's IA official

It's IA official

Infrastructure Australia officially accepted the final documents for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension.

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