The Fremantle Passenger Terminal footbridge has been closed since August 2022 due to structural concerns. Precinct planning for Fremantle Station is underway, including a review of railway access.

AnsweredQoN 1817Legislative Council
Asked
30 November 2023
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal footbridge that has been closed since August 2022, and I ask: (a) why has the footbridge remained closed since August 2022; (b) if works are needed to improve or maintain the footbridge, are these scheduled and when will they commence; (c) if no to (b), why not; (d) is there a timeline for reopening the footbridge and if so, will the Minister provide an update on the progress towards reopening; and (e) if no to (d), why not?

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Answered
27 February 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
2 days
(a)-(e)  The Public Transport Authority closed this footbridge after a structural assessment recommended a maximum load rating of 150kg per square metre be applied, which could be achieved by two people standing next to each other, or by one person with luggage.
Precinct planning for Fremantle Station is currently underway, which includes a review of access across the railway.

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