❓ Mr. Jones asks about the Byford rail extension and alternative public transport proposals. The Minister responds positively, highlighting project details and criticising the opposition's past stance on Metronet.
AnsweredQoN 567Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
METRONET —
SOUTHERN SUBURBS RAIL PROJECTS
567. Mr H.T. JONES to the Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the Cook Labor government's commitment to creating better
public transport connections across Perth suburbs.
(1) Can the
minister update the house on the delivery of significant rail projects in Perth's
southern suburbs, which includes the Metronet Byford rail extension?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house whether she is aware of any alternative proposals to
improve public transport services in Perth?
SOUTHERN SUBURBS RAIL PROJECTS
567. Mr H.T. JONES to the Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the Cook Labor government's commitment to creating better
public transport connections across Perth suburbs.
(1) Can the
minister update the house on the delivery of significant rail projects in Perth's
southern suburbs, which includes the Metronet Byford rail extension?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house whether she is aware of any alternative proposals to
improve public transport services in Perth?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for Darling Range
for that question.
(1)–(2) Of course, there is a lot of excitement in that
corridor for the Armadale line extension to Byford. As the member knows, Byford
is very much a growing community and it needs world-class public transport.
This government will be delivering world-class transport to Byford. The concept
images have been released for comment.
They look incredible. There will be three platforms to service both the
Armadale line and Australind passengers;
a bus interchange, with seven stands to support connecting services; 400
parking bays; secure shelters for around 100 bicycles; and spaces for meeting
and recreation, with lighting, shelter and CCTV.
When completed, it will be a 42-minute
trip to the city and, of course, at the cost of a two-zone fare. It will connect Byford to the suburban rail network,
connecting the community to more opportunities. We have seen already the
investment along Thomas Road and we will continue the investment along the
entire corridor. I know that the people in the member for Darling Range's
area are very keen to see this project delivered.
We know what opposition members have
said about Metronet over the years. They have criticised it, campaigned against
it and said that we should not be doing these projects. Those on the other side
called the Armadale rail line extension a vanity
project. I think the tune from Nationals WA members in p articular is
going to change a bit, because they are now going after densely populated
areas. Over the weekend, we saw them at their state conference in the
metropolitan area, not in regional WA.
Mr P.J. Rundle : Out your way—the
Swan Valley.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : As the member
for Roe interjected, it was out my way in the Swan Valley. That is my pivot, so
I am glad the member picked that up.
Of course, they were in the Swan
Valley. I know that the member for Central Wheatbelt hosted a wine tour and the
member for Roe hosted a golfing tour, but the Liberal and National Parties
could not agree on who would drive the golf buggy, so they walked instead. I went
through the golf course just to see whether there was anything left behind, as
I do. Members know that I tend to do that—whether it is the car park or
the golf course.
The
''metrodebt'' stickers have been taken off their cars; they like
Metronet now, because they are going after densely populated areas.
There will be no more ''metrodebt'' stickers; they have been
taken off their cars. Remember, just a couple of weeks ago, the Leader of the
Opposition was wearing a Liberal Party hat.
Mr R.S. Love : You made that
up!
Ms
R. SAFFIOTI : There it was—strewn
on the floor. It was just discarded on the floor. I picked up the Liberal Party hat and thought, ''Jeez, the National Party has discarded the
Liberal Party hat.'' Now of course we have the conversion—they
are loving the big smoke. Members of the National Party are now very much
city-bound. They are targeting densely populated areas. This just blew my mind.
I saw a comment from the Leader of the Opposition who said, ''The people
of Western Australia deserve to have a public transport system that rivals the
rest of the country's.'' We are. It is called Metronet.
There was a special little booth
that I came across. It was a National Party merchandise booth. They were
getting rid of these hats—I can tell
you that! They were discounted. They were getting rid of the ''metrodebt''
stickers. Here it is—the new ''MetroNats'' hat! It
is the new hat for the National Party. He talks about excellent public
transport and the National Party in metropolitan WA. These are for sale at the
merchandise store. I am glad I picked one up. I am sure there will be plenty
for all of us in this room!
for that question.
(1)–(2) Of course, there is a lot of excitement in that
corridor for the Armadale line extension to Byford. As the member knows, Byford
is very much a growing community and it needs world-class public transport.
This government will be delivering world-class transport to Byford. The concept
images have been released for comment.
They look incredible. There will be three platforms to service both the
Armadale line and Australind passengers;
a bus interchange, with seven stands to support connecting services; 400
parking bays; secure shelters for around 100 bicycles; and spaces for meeting
and recreation, with lighting, shelter and CCTV.
When completed, it will be a 42-minute
trip to the city and, of course, at the cost of a two-zone fare. It will connect Byford to the suburban rail network,
connecting the community to more opportunities. We have seen already the
investment along Thomas Road and we will continue the investment along the
entire corridor. I know that the people in the member for Darling Range's
area are very keen to see this project delivered.
We know what opposition members have
said about Metronet over the years. They have criticised it, campaigned against
it and said that we should not be doing these projects. Those on the other side
called the Armadale rail line extension a vanity
project. I think the tune from Nationals WA members in p articular is
going to change a bit, because they are now going after densely populated
areas. Over the weekend, we saw them at their state conference in the
metropolitan area, not in regional WA.
Mr P.J. Rundle : Out your way—the
Swan Valley.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : As the member
for Roe interjected, it was out my way in the Swan Valley. That is my pivot, so
I am glad the member picked that up.
Of course, they were in the Swan
Valley. I know that the member for Central Wheatbelt hosted a wine tour and the
member for Roe hosted a golfing tour, but the Liberal and National Parties
could not agree on who would drive the golf buggy, so they walked instead. I went
through the golf course just to see whether there was anything left behind, as
I do. Members know that I tend to do that—whether it is the car park or
the golf course.
The
''metrodebt'' stickers have been taken off their cars; they like
Metronet now, because they are going after densely populated areas.
There will be no more ''metrodebt'' stickers; they have been
taken off their cars. Remember, just a couple of weeks ago, the Leader of the
Opposition was wearing a Liberal Party hat.
Mr R.S. Love : You made that
up!
Ms
R. SAFFIOTI : There it was—strewn
on the floor. It was just discarded on the floor. I picked up the Liberal Party hat and thought, ''Jeez, the National Party has discarded the
Liberal Party hat.'' Now of course we have the conversion—they
are loving the big smoke. Members of the National Party are now very much
city-bound. They are targeting densely populated areas. This just blew my mind.
I saw a comment from the Leader of the Opposition who said, ''The people
of Western Australia deserve to have a public transport system that rivals the
rest of the country's.'' We are. It is called Metronet.
There was a special little booth
that I came across. It was a National Party merchandise booth. They were
getting rid of these hats—I can tell
you that! They were discounted. They were getting rid of the ''metrodebt''
stickers. Here it is—the new ''MetroNats'' hat! It
is the new hat for the National Party. He talks about excellent public
transport and the National Party in metropolitan WA. These are for sale at the
merchandise store. I am glad I picked one up. I am sure there will be plenty
for all of us in this room!
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