Lakelands Station

Currently the distance between Warnbro and Mandurah stations is 23 kilometres. The new station at Lakelands will provide another public transport option for local communities and ease pressure on Mandurah Station.

Works are now underway, and Lakelands Station will open in 2023.

The State Government remains committed to building a new station at Karnup and will continue to pursue opportunities with the Federal Government for additional funding.

The journey is expected to take around 50 minutes.

Better transport connections have the potential to directly lift property values. They can also benefit indirectly through METRONET’s integrated planning approach enabling denser development, leading to more amenities such as shops and health facilities.

Minor modifications to allow access from Lake Valley Drive and Ashwood Parkway will be required, but additional road changes to cater for traffic volume are not expected. This will be confirmed during the detailed design phase of the project.

Buses will access Lakelands Station from Lake Valley Drive. The car park at the station will be accessed from Ashwood Parkway.

Lakelands Station will be connected to existing footpaths immediately adjacent to the station, but building new paths outside the station boundary is not within the scope of the project. We will continue to work with local government to explore additional potential cycling and walking opportunities.

There will be approximately 400 parking bays. However this is subject to change as the design progresses.

Use of the car park at Lakelands Station will cost the same as parking at any Transperth station, which is $2 up to a 24hr period.

Yes, a drop-off area has been planned for the station.

There are currently three bus routes servicing Lakelands and surrounding suburbs. Once Lakelands Station opens, it is expected that these will be realigned and split into five routes to service the station.

Community consultation on the bus feeder network will be undertaken within six months of the station opening, and feedback received will be considered with needs of the broader community. It is expected that three of the five planned routes will operate via Lakelands Shopping Centre, giving locals a regular connection between the station and this popular precinct.

The station will include a wide range of standard security features including full CCTV coverage, duress buttons (including on platforms), plenty of lighting, and Transit Officer presence from afternoon peak until last train each day. The overall design will also make use of passive security measures.

Environmental management is a key priority for the project. Detailed planning has been undertaken and the project’s Construction Environmental Management Plan includes measures to minimise impacts to the surrounding environment, especially nearby Black Swan Lake.

Unfortunately, the existing trees within the project boundary need to be removed to accommodate the station’s car park. Opportunities to reuse this timber within the local community will be identified, and more than 100 new trees will be planted within the station footprint. Tree species will be chosen to tie in with the surrounding area and ensure sustainability of future maintenance.

All work will follow the project’s Construction Environmental Management Plan. Work undertaken outside standard construction hours (7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday) will also follow an approved noise management plan, which will detail how potential noise and vibration impacts will be minimised. Major impacts, including out-of-hours work, will be communicated to affected residents in advance.

While there will be construction vehicles in the area during construction, it is expected that traffic impacts will be minimal. Prior to construction the contractor will develop and follow a traffic management plan.

All work will follow the project’s Construction Environmental Management Plan, which includes measures to minimise impact to nearby properties. Relevant property owners have also been offered a pre-condition survey prior to construction starting, which will form part of managing any damage that may occur during construction.

A Community Reference Group has also been established to represent the community and act as a sounding board during the delivery of Lakelands Station. Minutes of each meeting are published on the project website. Community members are encouraged to contact the team via info@metronet.wa.gov.au or 9326 3666.

The project is expected to support 200 jobs during construction.  Any WA Government roles are advertised on the WA Jobs Board. Project roles will be advertised through the contractor, ADCO Constructions.