❓ Question about progress on sinking the Perth-Northbridge railway line. Minister responds, highlighting government's progress on rail projects and an in-principle agreement with the City of Perth for funding the sinking of the rail line through land development.
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I ask this question also in the interests of the member for Mandurah and the many other members whose electorates are on the route of the proposed Perth-Mandurah railway line. Will the minister advise what progress has been made on sinking the railway line between Perth and Northbridge? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN
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I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware of the many positive benefits that this fast, direct rail line will bring to the city of Perth. Not only will it open up the foreshore with the provision of an esplanade station but also it will, for the first time, take a rail line through the city and create a station in the heart of the retail sector. As identified by the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee in February last year, it will also provide an opportunity to sink the rail line and improve the connection between Northbridge and the central business district. Since that time, we have been working very constructively with the City of Perth - Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN replied: I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware of the many positive benefits that this fast, direct rail line will bring to the city of Perth. Not only will it open up the foreshore with the provision of an esplanade station but also it will, for the first time, take a rail line through the city and create a station in the heart of the retail sector. As identified by the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee in February last year, it will also provide an opportunity to sink the rail line and improve the connection between Northbridge and the central business district. Since that time, we have been working very constructively with the City of Perth - Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware of the many positive benefits that this fast, direct rail line will bring to the city of Perth. Not only will it open up the foreshore with the provision of an esplanade station but also it will, for the first time, take a rail line through the city and create a station in the heart of the retail sector. As identified by the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee in February last year, it will also provide an opportunity to sink the rail line and improve the connection between Northbridge and the central business district. Since that time, we have been working very constructively with the City of Perth - Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN replied: I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware of the many positive benefits that this fast, direct rail line will bring to the city of Perth. Not only will it open up the foreshore with the provision of an esplanade station but also it will, for the first time, take a rail line through the city and create a station in the heart of the retail sector. As identified by the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee in February last year, it will also provide an opportunity to sink the rail line and improve the connection between Northbridge and the central business district. Since that time, we have been working very constructively with the City of Perth - Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware of the many positive benefits that this fast, direct rail line will bring to the city of Perth. Not only will it open up the foreshore with the provision of an esplanade station but also it will, for the first time, take a rail line through the city and create a station in the heart of the retail sector. As identified by the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee in February last year, it will also provide an opportunity to sink the rail line and improve the connection between Northbridge and the central business district. Since that time, we have been working very constructively with the City of Perth - Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms S.E. Walker: Have you laid any track yet? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
The SPEAKER: Order! That demonstrates why ministers should not take interjections from the other side. It just cascades into total confusion. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would not normally take an interjection, but the member for Nedlands seemed to be so desperate to make a comment that to put her out of her misery I allowed her to have a say. It is a very good question. I take great pleasure in announcing that in the eight years that the Opposition was in government, not one centimetre of rail was laid; in fact, four sets of railway lines were closed down in country areas. In our first two years in government, we have completed the - Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Several members interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member wanted to hear the answer. The Government has completed the track between Currambine and Clarkson. The answer to her interjection is yes. If the former Government had not messed up the tender for the rail cars, rail cars would be running over that line as we speak. Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Mr M.F. Board: Is the Government still campaigning against the tunnel? The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
The SPEAKER: Member for Murdoch! Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: The member for Perth is very interested about the sinking of the rail between Northbridge and the central business district. The Government has been engaged in very profitable dialogue with the City of Perth. An in-principle agreement has been reached that the Government will allow the City of Perth to take control of the land development over the railway line in return for the City of Perth funding the sinking of the rail. Members know that the Government intends to sink the Joondalup line as far as Lake Street. The City of Perth has asked the Government to sink the Fremantle line as far as Milligan Street or the freeway. Indeed, the Perth City Rail Advisory Committee has identified giving consideration to that proposal. The Government wants to facilitate that project and has made it clear that it must be cost neutral. The consolidated fund can provide up to $1.4 billion for the project. The Government believes that the land development opportunities may provide the capacity to deliver this project. The in-principle agreement with the City of Perth is that the Government will hand over the land that is freed up as a result of the sinking of the railway and the City of Perth will fund the sinking of the railway line. Obviously, a lot more detailed work must take place over the next six months to firm the value of the land. Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Mr C.J. Barnett: You have been going on about this for two and a half years. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Two and a half years! After eight years the former Government did not build one centimetre of railway. After two years we have built a railway line to Clarkson and the innovative project about which I just spoke is under way. I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
I will finish my answer because I know how interested the member for Perth is in this subject. Over the next six months the Government will work with the City of Perth to establish what the definitive cost will be for sinking those additional lines. At the same time, we will develop the strategic plan for the development of the land over the railway line so that the City of Perth can calculate its true development and civic potential. When those figures are available, we can determine whether the City of Perth wants to go ahead with this project. It is a very positive outcome. The Government is working constructively with the City of Perth. It seems that only Peter Foss, QC, is still opposed to the fast, direct link.
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