❓ Question on the attractiveness of public transport in the Peel region, particularly concerning the Lakelands train station, and whether anyone opposes the government's investment in public transport. The Minister's answer highlights the success of the Lakelands station opening, affordability measures, increased services, and criticizes the opposition's stance on Metronet.
AnsweredQoN 366Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
METRONET
— LAKELANDS TRAIN STATION
366. Mrs L.A. MUNDAY to the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the WA Labor government's
record investment in expanding public transport services across Western Australia.
(1) Can the
minister advise the house how this government is making public transport more
attractive for commuters living in the Peel region, including through the new
Metronet Lakelands train station?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house whether she is aware of anyone who opposes the
government's investment in public transport or Metronet more broadly?
— LAKELANDS TRAIN STATION
366. Mrs L.A. MUNDAY to the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the WA Labor government's
record investment in expanding public transport services across Western Australia.
(1) Can the
minister advise the house how this government is making public transport more
attractive for commuters living in the Peel region, including through the new
Metronet Lakelands train station?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house whether she is aware of anyone who opposes the
government's investment in public transport or Metronet more broadly?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) I
thank the member for her question. It was great to see her out there on Sunday,
together with the Premier and the members for Mandurah and Murray–Wellington,
celebrating the new Lakelands train station. What a day it was! Over 2 000
people came out to enjoy the day. Of course, this station is serving the very
rapidly growing area around Lakelands station, and, of course, because of our
commitment to affordability, a trip from Lakelands is now very affordable. Our
new two-zone fare cap is saving people in that area around $9 a day when
travelling to Perth and back. There are 1 700 extra bus services a week, 400
parking bays, cycling facilities and pedestrian connections. It was an
overwhelming response and an incredible day for the families around Mandurah. I
thank all the members in this house. I acknowledge this federal government and
the previous federal government for its commitment to Metronet, for its funding commitments and its ongoing relationship
to support what is a transformational project. Of course , the people in
Lakelands and the people along the Mandurah and Yanchep rail line will soon see
the first locally made Western Australian
train coming past them, and stopping, obviously, as well. Hopefully they will stop! Last week, we launched the fully fitted out new C-series railcar. We
are bringing back railcar manufacturing to Western
Australia. It is a beautiful looking railcar train set. It is spacious inside,
with better disability access and more capacity, and it is easier to get
on and off. It really will be a new train set that will serve the Western Australian
community for many, many years to come.
Of course, we know that the
opposition still does not like Metronet, even though the National Party is trying to pitch itself to those densely populated
areas. We know that even yesterday, member for Cottesloe , there was
disappointing commentary on Metronet and public transport.
Dr D.J. Honey : You're
15 million down on 2015. You haven't even recovered it.
The SPEAKER : Order, please!
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : And you do
not listen; that is the problem.
The member does not listen, because
if he compares WA's public transport patronage with the entire nation,
we are the strongest. Our patronage has bounced back the strongest after COVID.
We have a very strong patronage. Of course, what it means is accessibility to
education outcomes and accessibility to work, giving everyone in the suburbs—it
does not matter where they live—opportunities to access work, education
and medical facilities. I am very proud. I congratulate everyone from the
Lakelands community who came out and very much enjoyed a very special day in
the Mandurah region.
thank the member for her question. It was great to see her out there on Sunday,
together with the Premier and the members for Mandurah and Murray–Wellington,
celebrating the new Lakelands train station. What a day it was! Over 2 000
people came out to enjoy the day. Of course, this station is serving the very
rapidly growing area around Lakelands station, and, of course, because of our
commitment to affordability, a trip from Lakelands is now very affordable. Our
new two-zone fare cap is saving people in that area around $9 a day when
travelling to Perth and back. There are 1 700 extra bus services a week, 400
parking bays, cycling facilities and pedestrian connections. It was an
overwhelming response and an incredible day for the families around Mandurah. I
thank all the members in this house. I acknowledge this federal government and
the previous federal government for its commitment to Metronet, for its funding commitments and its ongoing relationship
to support what is a transformational project. Of course , the people in
Lakelands and the people along the Mandurah and Yanchep rail line will soon see
the first locally made Western Australian
train coming past them, and stopping, obviously, as well. Hopefully they will stop! Last week, we launched the fully fitted out new C-series railcar. We
are bringing back railcar manufacturing to Western
Australia. It is a beautiful looking railcar train set. It is spacious inside,
with better disability access and more capacity, and it is easier to get
on and off. It really will be a new train set that will serve the Western Australian
community for many, many years to come.
Of course, we know that the
opposition still does not like Metronet, even though the National Party is trying to pitch itself to those densely populated
areas. We know that even yesterday, member for Cottesloe , there was
disappointing commentary on Metronet and public transport.
Dr D.J. Honey : You're
15 million down on 2015. You haven't even recovered it.
The SPEAKER : Order, please!
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : And you do
not listen; that is the problem.
The member does not listen, because
if he compares WA's public transport patronage with the entire nation,
we are the strongest. Our patronage has bounced back the strongest after COVID.
We have a very strong patronage. Of course, what it means is accessibility to
education outcomes and accessibility to work, giving everyone in the suburbs—it
does not matter where they live—opportunities to access work, education
and medical facilities. I am very proud. I congratulate everyone from the
Lakelands community who came out and very much enjoyed a very special day in
the Mandurah region.
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