❓ Question regarding cost increases and timelines for the Yanchep rail extension project, initially promised at $386 million with a 2021 completion date, now estimated at $520.2 million. The response explains the cost increase and funding sources, reaffirming the 2021 completion date.
AnsweredQoN 2113Legislative Assembly
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Given the Premier's election commitment for the Yanchep rail project was valued at $386 million investment with a completion date of 2021 and that the project has now come in at an estimated cost of $520.2 million including $79.4 million in 2021-22, I ask: (a) why has the cost increased by an estimated $134 million for this project; (b) will the additional cost come from other projects or become part of the State's debt; (c) when is the expected completion date for the project; (d) what is the cost and expected completion date of the Yanchep station; (e) what is the cost and estimated completion date of the Eglington station; and (f) what is the cost and estimated completion date for the Alkimos station?
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Answered
23 November 2017
Responded by
Minister for Transport; Planning; Lands
Response time
14 days
(a) The pre-election policy commitment of $386m was based on the best source of detailed information available to the then Opposition at the time of the election.
The new State Government has accepted a new estimated cost for this project in the 2017/18 State Budget.
(b) The project is being funded by the State and Commonwealth Governments.
(c) 2021
(d)-(f) Yanchep, Eglinton and Alkimos stations are included in the total project cost, with completion expected in 2021.
The new State Government has accepted a new estimated cost for this project in the 2017/18 State Budget.
(b) The project is being funded by the State and Commonwealth Governments.
(c) 2021
(d)-(f) Yanchep, Eglinton and Alkimos stations are included in the total project cost, with completion expected in 2021.
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