To address future rail network needs the PTA is building a rail
freight facility at Kenwick adjoining the Midland to Kwinana/Fremantle
freight railway.
The facility will require approximately 17ha of land and is proposed to include:
- A flashbutt rail welding area
- Storage areas for short rail and long welded rail
- Ballast loading tracks and stockpiles
- Stowage tracks for rail grinding and track surfacing machines
- A rail handling area
- Administration, training and material storage facilities
- Connection to the existing rail freight network
The operation of the facility will be the responsibility of the rail
freight network operator, with PTA acting as the landowner on behalf of
the State Government.
Timelines
Tender for early works released: Late 2017
Early works contract award and construction begins: Mid 2018
Main contract tender released: Mid 2018
Main contract award and construction begins: Second Half 2018
Facility handover to rail freight operator: Mid 2019
