❓ Ms. Saffioti questions the Transport Minister about the Ellenbrook rapid transit way outlined in the Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031. The answer provides updates on bus services and planning for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, while also criticising the previous Labor government's rail proposal.
AnsweredQoN 6588Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031 document and plans for a dedicated rapid transit way for Ellenbrook by 2020, and ask:
(a) what is the proposed route of this transit way;
(b) where will the proposed stops be located;
(c) what is the estimated cost of the project; and
(d) when will construction commence?
(a) what is the proposed route of this transit way;
(b) where will the proposed stops be located;
(c) what is the estimated cost of the project; and
(d) when will construction commence?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
1 December 2011
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
30 days
This Liberal-National Government is committed to providing quality integrated public transport option for residents of Ellenbrook. In October 2010 the Liberal-National Government introduced new high frequency bus routes that link Ellenbrook residents to the Midland train line. In July this year, the Liberal-National Government further bolstered the commitment to Ellenbrook public transport by introducing new bus routes for the residents of Aveley. The Liberal-National Government continues to investigate ways to service this growing community with public transport and more recently has started planning for a Bus Rapid Transit route as identified in the Transport Plan for Perth 2031.
This action comes after revelations that a proposal for a rail line to Ellenbrook outlined by the previous Labor Premier, for whom the Member was Chief of Staff, was announced with no work undertaken on its planning or feasibility and appeared to be a panicked policy on the run during the 2008 election campaign. The feasibility for this rail line was investigated by this government and it was established that it would not be viable in the near future.
The
Department of Transport
advises:
(a) The bus rapid transit route will utilise the existing 'Public Purpose - Special Use (Transit)' reservation in the Metropolitan Region Scheme in full between the Ellenbrook town centre and Reid Highway. The preferred route from Reid Highway to Bassendean Station is currently being finalised.
(b) The location of stops will be determined as part of project planning.
(c) The estimated project cost will be determined as part of project planning.
(d) The Ellenbrook bus rapid transit system is a Stage 1 project in the Public Transport for Perth in 2031 Plan. The Government will be considering a business case for the project in the next 12 to 18 months on completion of planning work.
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This action comes after revelations that a proposal for a rail line to Ellenbrook outlined by the previous Labor Premier, for whom the Member was Chief of Staff, was announced with no work undertaken on its planning or feasibility and appeared to be a panicked policy on the run during the 2008 election campaign. The feasibility for this rail line was investigated by this government and it was established that it would not be viable in the near future.
The
Department of Transport
advises:
(a) The bus rapid transit route will utilise the existing 'Public Purpose - Special Use (Transit)' reservation in the Metropolitan Region Scheme in full between the Ellenbrook town centre and Reid Highway. The preferred route from Reid Highway to Bassendean Station is currently being finalised.
(b) The location of stops will be determined as part of project planning.
(c) The estimated project cost will be determined as part of project planning.
(d) The Ellenbrook bus rapid transit system is a Stage 1 project in the Public Transport for Perth in 2031 Plan. The Government will be considering a business case for the project in the next 12 to 18 months on completion of planning work.
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