Creating 6,500 jobs, the $1.65 billion project building the largest expansion of Perth’s rail Network in more than 16 years is complete.
Residents in Perth’s north-east now have access to affordable, high-quality public transport with the official opening of the METRONET Ellenbrook Line. This marks the largest expansion of Perth’s rail network in more than 16 years.
Originally promised in 2008, the Ellenbrook Line faced significant delays under previous governments. After coming to power in 2017, the WA Labor Government prioritized the project, beginning construction in 2021. The $1.65 billion project has supported the creation of approximately 6,500 jobs, including roles for apprentices, graduates, and Aboriginal workers.
Key construction milestones included:
- Building new bridges and underpasses.
- Tunneling under Tonkin Highway.
- Constructing a 900-meter viaduct through Bayswater.
- Installing public art pieces along the line.
Funded by the Western Australian (WA) Labor Government, with support from the Federal Albanese Government, the 21-kilometer rail line connects tens of thousands of residents in suburbs such as Morley, Noranda, Ballajura, Whiteman Park, and Ellenbrook to the city’s rail network for the first time.
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