❓ Ms. Egan asks about the benefits of the Thornlie-Cockburn line. The Minister for Transport responds by highlighting the project's popularity, improved connectivity, and positive impact on residents' lives.
AnsweredQoN 197Legislative Assembly
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Thornlie–Cockburn line
197. Ms Colleen Egan to
the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Cook
Labor government's record investment in job-creating community infrastructure
projects.
(1) Can the minister outline to the house how the opening
of the Thornlie–Cockburn line builds on Metronet's momentum?
(2) Can the minister advise the house how this
project delivers a more connected, equitable and prosperous Western Australia?
197. Ms Colleen Egan to
the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Cook
Labor government's record investment in job-creating community infrastructure
projects.
(1) Can the minister outline to the house how the opening
of the Thornlie–Cockburn line builds on Metronet's momentum?
(2) Can the minister advise the house how this
project delivers a more connected, equitable and prosperous Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) I thank the member for Thornlie
for that question. Just under two weeks ago, we were at the Nicholson Road and
Ranford Road stations and at other stations along the Thornlie line to
officially open the Thornlie–Cockburn link. A number of members were
out there celebrating a big day for the community. Of course, the member for
Southern River has been there from day one. The member for Thornlie and all the
other members, of which there were many, were there to celebrate what has been
a transformational project for that area. We estimate that over 20,000 people
came to the opening of that rail line. It is a very popular rail line. Why
would it not be popular, with incredible new stations at Nicholson Road and
Ranford Road, an upgrade to the Cockburn station, a major overhaul of the
Thornlie train station and extensions to the Perth Stadium station? We have
done that to make sure that for people travelling to Optus Stadium to cheer on
their team, whether it be the Dockers—or the Dockers!—it makes
it easier to get to the game. On Saturday, when the Dockers played North
Melbourne, I managed to go down and meet a number of passengers coming from
that train. I missed the member for Southern River, who got there just before
me, but I met up with the federal member for Brand, Hon Madeleine King. Thousands
of people were catching that train. It makes it a lot easier for people in that
area and as far down to Mandurah to get to the stadium station.
We have 1,400 car bays across
the new stations, and 20 new bus routes. What I also think is heartwarming is
that when you meet people catching the train—I went out on the train
the Monday morning after we opened it—those ordinary people are sitting
on the train, telling us just how it is transforming their lives. It is making
it easier for them to get to work. It is making it easier for young kids to
access their school. It is making it easier for people to move across the two
rail lines, and it is giving people opportunities. This is what it is all
about.
This train line will be there
for the next 100 years or more. It is for the families in that corridor. It is
giving people opportunities and access, and we are so proud that the public
loves Metronet as much as we do. The turnout from the public—over
20,000 people that day—demonstrated what people think about this transformational
infrastructure. As I said on the day: this is not about us; this is about
future generations and making life easier for them.
for that question. Just under two weeks ago, we were at the Nicholson Road and
Ranford Road stations and at other stations along the Thornlie line to
officially open the Thornlie–Cockburn link. A number of members were
out there celebrating a big day for the community. Of course, the member for
Southern River has been there from day one. The member for Thornlie and all the
other members, of which there were many, were there to celebrate what has been
a transformational project for that area. We estimate that over 20,000 people
came to the opening of that rail line. It is a very popular rail line. Why
would it not be popular, with incredible new stations at Nicholson Road and
Ranford Road, an upgrade to the Cockburn station, a major overhaul of the
Thornlie train station and extensions to the Perth Stadium station? We have
done that to make sure that for people travelling to Optus Stadium to cheer on
their team, whether it be the Dockers—or the Dockers!—it makes
it easier to get to the game. On Saturday, when the Dockers played North
Melbourne, I managed to go down and meet a number of passengers coming from
that train. I missed the member for Southern River, who got there just before
me, but I met up with the federal member for Brand, Hon Madeleine King. Thousands
of people were catching that train. It makes it a lot easier for people in that
area and as far down to Mandurah to get to the stadium station.
We have 1,400 car bays across
the new stations, and 20 new bus routes. What I also think is heartwarming is
that when you meet people catching the train—I went out on the train
the Monday morning after we opened it—those ordinary people are sitting
on the train, telling us just how it is transforming their lives. It is making
it easier for them to get to work. It is making it easier for young kids to
access their school. It is making it easier for people to move across the two
rail lines, and it is giving people opportunities. This is what it is all
about.
This train line will be there
for the next 100 years or more. It is for the families in that corridor. It is
giving people opportunities and access, and we are so proud that the public
loves Metronet as much as we do. The turnout from the public—over
20,000 people that day—demonstrated what people think about this transformational
infrastructure. As I said on the day: this is not about us; this is about
future generations and making life easier for them.
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