{"id":133568,"date":"2024-09-26T08:39:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T22:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=117516"},"modified":"2024-09-26T08:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T22:39:49","slug":"major-milestone-reached-in-metronet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=133568","title":{"rendered":"Major milestone reached in METRONET"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The\u00a0Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project<\/a>\u00a0has reached a major milestone with the completion of the entire concrete structure for Perth\u2019s first elevated rail. This achievement puts the project on track for completion by mid-2025, set to transform the city\u2019s skyline.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The impressive, elevated rail spans over four kilometres and is constructed from more than 1,000 concrete elements, including L-beams, piers, and headstocks, all meticulously assembled to form this architectural feat. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that every structural component was manufactured in Western Australia.<\/p>\n

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook spoke about the major milestone.<\/p>\n

“Everywhere you look across Perth, METRONET is transforming our suburbs,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Our elevated rail\u00a0along 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.<\/p>\n

“This is what METRONET is all about \u2013 better public transport, affordable travel, and creating local jobs across the city.”<\/p>\n

Over the course of eight months, hundreds of pre-cast concrete structures were lifted into place by both mobile cranes and custom-made gantry cranes\u2014Victor, Becky, Kediny, and Yira\u2014each named by the local community. These cranes played a crucial role in bringing this ambitious vision to life.<\/p>\n

The project has already replaced boom gates at six major intersections \u2013 Mint\/Archer Street, Oats Street, Welshpool Road, Hamilton Street, Wharf Street and William Street \u2013 significantly reducing traffic congestion and improving safety for local communities.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noted the importance of this work to the Federal Government.<\/p>\n

“We value Western Australia and want this beautiful city to have the world leading infrastructure it deserves.<\/p>\n

“As a heavy lifter of the nation’s economy it is critical that we see benefits flowing back into Perth and Western Australia.<\/p>\n

“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 West Australians.”<\/p>\n

When complete, the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project will feature five new, modern elevated stations, further enhancing connectivity and reducing travel disruptions across Perth. This milestone marks a significant step toward a more efficient and accessible public transport network for the city.<\/p>\n

Western Australian Transport Minister Rita Saffioti noted how impressed she has been by the sped in which this structure has been delivered.<\/p>\n

“It is testament to the enormous amount of planning and preparation that has gone into delivering this project,” she said.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

The elevated rail consists of four separate viaduct structures, which required thousands of work hours to reach completion, measuring a total four kilometres in length. This is in addition to hundreds of tonnes of concrete structures which were locally sourced to complete the works.<\/p>\n

Construction is also rapidly progressing on the five new elevated train stations in Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham, while seven kilometres of track has now been laid.<\/p>\n

The project is creating an economic boon for the local community, with an estimated 4,300 jobs being created during the construction phase.<\/p>\n

Alongside the METRONET Byford Rail Extension, these projects will see the removal of multiple level crossings, seven new train stations and around six-hectares of new public open space for the community to enjoy.<\/p>\n

The METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn<\/a> Link is also being delivered in conjunction with the Armadale Line upgrades, which will see two new stations delivered at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road and the first east-west rail line connection between the Mandurah and Armadale train lines.<\/p>\n

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