Question regarding the capacity, location, and cost of railcar storage for the new Perth Stadium. The answer details the number of railcars that can be stowed and the associated costs.

AnsweredQoN 3030Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2015
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) How many railcars can be stowed at the new sidings being constructed as part of the New Perth Stadium project? (2) What is the location of each stowage area/siding and how many railcars can be stowed at each location? (3) What is the estimated cost of constructing these stowage areas/sidings? (4) How many existing storage areas/sidings will be used to stow railcars for events at the new Perth Stadium? (5) What is their location and how many railcars can be stowed at each location?

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Answered
17 June 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
43 days
(1) 147 railcars.
(2) The location and railcar numbers is as follows:
• New Stadium station at Burswood: 117 railcars;
• Between Great Eastern Highway Bridge and Victoria Park station: 24 railcars;
• East Perth station: 6 railcars.
(3) The estimated cost of constructing these stowage areas/siding is contained under the Railway and Station element of the budget of $149.25m (unescalated and in June 2011 dollars).
(4) None.
(5) Not applicable

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