Question regarding the costs incurred by the State Government for the Railcar Replacement program, specifically planning, land acquisition, and enabling works. The answer provides figures for planning and enabling works, stating land acquisition was not applicable, and that all costs were incurred by the Public Transport Authority.

AnsweredQoN 684Legislative Council
Asked
14 October 2025
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Transport

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I refer to the Railcar Replacement program, and I ask: (a) what has been the cost incurred by the State Government in relation each of the following works for the project: (i) planning; (ii) land acquisition; and (iii) enabling works; and (b) in relation to (a), please specify the amount per agency?

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Answered
2 December 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
12 days
(a)        As at 30 June 2025:
(i)        $36.0 million for 144 railcars and associated depot infrastructure works.
(ii)       Not applicable.
(iii)      $57.6 million for the Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing Facility.
(b)       All costs in the program were incurred by the Public Transport Authority.

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