McGowan Government’s first locally built railcar leaves facility Monday, 28 March 2022 First new C-series railcar built in WA now undergoing diagnostic testing before fit out High Voltage Testing and Commissioning Facility at Bellevue now complete Railcar manufacturing ramping up since returning to Midland area last year More than 10,400 workers have been employed across METRONET program of works 15 projects under construction, completed, in procurement or planning Read more
Help us plan replacement services for the Armadale Line shutdown Tuesday, 22 March 2022 Survey now open to plan for replacement services during Armadale Line shutdown Passengers and community urged to have their say with survey open until mid-April Specific Australind passenger survey to commence on March 28 Armadale Line to shut down for up to 18 months in early 2023 to enable works on three METRONET projects Includes six new stations, removing 12 level crossings and creating new open spaces Read more
Caledonian Avenue level crossing to close on April 15 Monday, 21 March 2022 Caledonian Avenue level crossing to close on April 15 Closure necessary for the Forrestfield-Airport Link to commence operations later this year $15 million for road upgrades to improve safety and access to Maylands town centre Road improvements being planned in consultation with community and stakeholders Read more
Contract awarded for new Midland Station Wednesday, 16 March 2022 The Midland Junction Alliance has been awarded a $246.7 million contract to design and construct the new Midland Station. Read more
Phase 2 of Stephenson Avenue Extension now underway Tuesday, 15 March 2022 Work is now underway on Phase 2 of the Stephenson Avenue Extension, with the $165 million project set to provide a major boost to the local economy and support an estimated 800 jobs. Read more