Hon Ken Travers questions the basis of the $135 million cost estimate for transit interchanges outlined in 'Public Transport For Perth in 2031'. The response provides limited detail, referencing existing investments and the plan itself.

AnsweredQoN 4954Legislative Council
Asked
2 November 2011
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the estimated cost of $135 million for transit interchanges, including park and ride, in the document ‘Public Transport For Perth in 2031’, and ask -
(1) On what basis was this figure determined?
(2) Can you please provide a breakdown of the interchanges included in this figure?
(3) Does it include any interchanges for light rail?
(4) If yes to (3), how many and how much was allocated?
(5) Does it include any interchanges for buses?
(6) If yes to (5), how many and how much was allocated?
(7) How many interchanges for rail does it provide for and how much was allocated for each interchange?
(8) Does this figure include the proposed new rail stations in the document?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
1 December 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
The
Department of Transport
advises:
(1) This cost is based on recent investment in train stations and preliminary design estimates for interchanges.
(2) Interchanges - Canning Bridge and Stirling.
(3) No
(4) Not applicable
(5) Yes
(6 - 7) The interchanges are identified in the 'Public Transport for Perth in 2031' plan.
(8) Yes
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
http://www.rtlib.com

Explore WA Government Data

Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.

Explore more