❓ Question regarding the McGowan government's plans to remove level crossings along the Armadale line to reduce traffic congestion in Perth's south-eastern suburbs. The Minister provides an update on the Denny Avenue project and investigations into other crossings, highlighting the benefits for congestion, public transport, and housing development.
AnsweredQoN 795Legislative Assembly
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795. Ms C.M. ROWE to the Minister for Transport:
I wish to welcome the year 6
leadership team from Notre Dame Catholic Primary School in Belmont, along with
their assistant principals Mrs Daniela Boyle and Brother Stephen—it is
great to have you here today.
I
refer to the McGowan Labor government's massive investment in improving
congestion across Perth by removing dangerous level crossings and
building new, job-creating road infrastructure. Can the minister update the
house on the planning underway to fix those level crossings along the Armadale
line that cause traffic delays for those in my community and right across the
south-eastern suburbs?
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795. Ms C.M. ROWE to the Minister for Transport:
I wish to welcome the year 6
leadership team from Notre Dame Catholic Primary School in Belmont, along with
their assistant principals Mrs Daniela Boyle and Brother Stephen—it is
great to have you here today.
I
refer to the McGowan Labor government's massive investment in improving
congestion across Perth by removing dangerous level crossings and
building new, job-creating road infrastructure. Can the minister update the
house on the planning underway to fix those level crossings along the Armadale
line that cause traffic delays for those in my community and right across the
south-eastern suburbs?
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I thank the member for Belmont for
that question.
We have talked about the football
this weekend. I say good luck to the South Fremantle football team—go
the mighty Bulldogs!
Several members interjected.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : That is a view shared by a number of people in
this house, including the members for Armadale , Fremantle and Wanneroo
and, of course, the member for Bateman, who used to play with that team.
Hopefully, South Fremantle can beat Subiaco this weekend.
The SPEAKER : We only talk
about the main games in here!
Several members interjected.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Why do you
hate Western Australian football? That is all I can say, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : I do not think
that I will call you for that!
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Go the mighty
Bulldogs!
Mr P.A. Katsambanis : Why don't
you call the minister?
The SPEAKER : I am frightened
of her!
Ms
R. SAFFIOTI : As members know, we
are very keen to continue building Metronet. A key part of Metronet, of course,
is the level crossing removal program. Over the past week, we have announced a shortlist
for the contractors for the Denny Avenue project. Forward works have commenced.
The member for Armadale and I went out there and saw some of the demolition of
the homes, the geotechnical work and a number of the service relocations that
are commencing. The Denny Avenue project is underway. We are doing further
investigations of the Caledonian Avenue crossing, member for Maylands. Over the
past week, we have gone out and got more work done, particularly for the Victoria
Park and Cannington 6—that is what I call them. They are like a prison
escapee group. The three level crossings in Victoria Park are at Mint Street,
Oats Street and Welshpool Road. The level crossings through Cannington and
Beckenham are at Wharf Street, Hamilton Street and William Street. It is a massive
program. We believe that we can get a really good outcome through that area
that will reduce congestion. It is very clear that the waits at those boom
gates are increasing. With the Thornlie–Cockburn route coming through
between Beckenham and the city, those waits were going to increase.
Operationally, we needed to make sure that we could continue to improve the
public transport system. This is also needed from a congestion point of view,
as it will reduce or eliminate the waiting times at those boom gates. It is
also needed from a housing development point of view. When we look at planning
along that entire corridor, it is about increasing density, improving the
liveability outcomes around those stations, and really revitalising those
areas. This is a really exciting project. This project has yet to really get a lot
of coverage, but I think it will transform that area and really change the
entire operation of the network by improving amenity and liveability, reducing
congestion and improving safety in that area.
that question.
We have talked about the football
this weekend. I say good luck to the South Fremantle football team—go
the mighty Bulldogs!
Several members interjected.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : That is a view shared by a number of people in
this house, including the members for Armadale , Fremantle and Wanneroo
and, of course, the member for Bateman, who used to play with that team.
Hopefully, South Fremantle can beat Subiaco this weekend.
The SPEAKER : We only talk
about the main games in here!
Several members interjected.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Why do you
hate Western Australian football? That is all I can say, Mr Speaker!
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : I do not think
that I will call you for that!
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Go the mighty
Bulldogs!
Mr P.A. Katsambanis : Why don't
you call the minister?
The SPEAKER : I am frightened
of her!
Ms
R. SAFFIOTI : As members know, we
are very keen to continue building Metronet. A key part of Metronet, of course,
is the level crossing removal program. Over the past week, we have announced a shortlist
for the contractors for the Denny Avenue project. Forward works have commenced.
The member for Armadale and I went out there and saw some of the demolition of
the homes, the geotechnical work and a number of the service relocations that
are commencing. The Denny Avenue project is underway. We are doing further
investigations of the Caledonian Avenue crossing, member for Maylands. Over the
past week, we have gone out and got more work done, particularly for the Victoria
Park and Cannington 6—that is what I call them. They are like a prison
escapee group. The three level crossings in Victoria Park are at Mint Street,
Oats Street and Welshpool Road. The level crossings through Cannington and
Beckenham are at Wharf Street, Hamilton Street and William Street. It is a massive
program. We believe that we can get a really good outcome through that area
that will reduce congestion. It is very clear that the waits at those boom
gates are increasing. With the Thornlie–Cockburn route coming through
between Beckenham and the city, those waits were going to increase.
Operationally, we needed to make sure that we could continue to improve the
public transport system. This is also needed from a congestion point of view,
as it will reduce or eliminate the waiting times at those boom gates. It is
also needed from a housing development point of view. When we look at planning
along that entire corridor, it is about increasing density, improving the
liveability outcomes around those stations, and really revitalising those
areas. This is a really exciting project. This project has yet to really get a lot
of coverage, but I think it will transform that area and really change the
entire operation of the network by improving amenity and liveability, reducing
congestion and improving safety in that area.
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