The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project in Perth has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the entire elevated rail structure.
The Level Crossing Removal Project will improve safety, reduce congestion and improve travel times in the area, while also creating more than 4,300 jobs for Western Australians.
Representing the most significant upgrade ever undertaken on the 131-year-old Armadale Line, the project will ease congestion for road commuters, while creating six hectares of new public open space for the community.
The project is already delivering positive outcomes for the community with six level crossings removed at intersections at Mint/Archer Street, Oats Street, Welshpool Road, Hamilton Street, Wharf Street and William Street.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “We value Western Australia and want this beautiful city to have the world leading infrastructure it deserves.
“As a heavy lifter of the nation’s economy, it is critical that we 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.”
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said, “METRONET is creating jobs, boosting safety and efficiency, and transforming Perth.
“The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal and the completion of elevated rail is another significant milestone in this exciting project.”
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said, “Everywhere you look across Perth, METRONET is transforming our suburbs.
“Our elevated rail along the Armadale Line is changing the face of the south-eastern suburbs, delivering new public open space and the quality modern facilities local communities deserve.
“This is what METRONET is all about – better public transport, affordable travel, and creating local jobs across the city.”
Western Australian Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti said, “It’s been incredible to see the speed at which this structure has been delivered, which is testament to the enormous amount of planning and preparation that has gone into delivering this project.
“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.
“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.”
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