| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Rail |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2019 - Late 2023 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $531,700,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $350,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | City of Wanneroo |
| State: | WA |
Project DescriptionThe METRONET - Yanchep Rail Extension project will extend the existing Joondalup Line railway a further 14.5km between Butler and Yanchep, with new stations, bus interchanges and park and ride facilities at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep. BenefitsIn the short-term, the Yanchep Extension Project will help develop activity centres by stimulating new employment opportunities in the Yanchep Strategic Metropolitan Centre and support higher density land use. In the long-term, the extension will help move more than 150,000 future Yanchep-Two Rocks residents. FundingThe Australian Government has committed $350 million towards the Yanchep Rail Extension. TimetableConstruction is underway for the Yanchep Rail Extension with completion of major construction and train service operations scheduled for late 2023.
Further information on the project is available on the METRONET website: http://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/ |
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Project details last updated: 28/09/2021
