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Reshaping WA Report: Byford Rail Extension and Inner Armadale Line
Track for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension is fully in place and construction is advancing at both Armadale and Byford stations. Passenger services between Perth and Cannington stations have recommenced on the Inner Armadale Line.
Reshaping WA Report: Belmont Park Redevelopment and Swan River Crossings
Significant road improvements have been made as part of the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project. Construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing, with piling works completed.
Reshaping WA Report: Thornlie-Cockburn Line and Mandurah Estuary Bridge
Passenger services on the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line will commence Monday, June 9. Construction continues on duplication of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge.
Reshaping WA Report: Boorloo Bridge and Smart Freeway Mitchell southbound
Perth's iconic Boorloo Bridge and the Smart Freeway Mitchell southbound are both now open!
Reshaping WA Report: Ellenbrook Line and Spoilbank Marina (December update)
The new METRONET Ellenbrook Line is now open, with rail services in full operation. In Port Hedland, the much-anticipated Spoilbank Marina has opened to the local community.
Reshaping WA Report: Smart Freeway Mitchell southbound and Wilman Wadandi Highway (November 2024 Update)
Two major infrastructure road projects are set to open next month. Smart Freeway Mitchell southbound will open to traffic from late-December, and Wilman Wadandi Highway is due to open Monday, December 16.
Reshaping WA Report: Morley-Ellenbrook Line (October 2024 Update)
The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line officially opens Sunday December 8, with formal passenger services commencing Monday 9 December. The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project has reached a major milestone.
Reshaping WA Report: Morley-Ellenbrook Line (August 2024 Update)
The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is tracking along well, with Ballajura Station recently completed. It’s the second of five new stations being delivered along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line, with works continuing at Whiteman Park, Noranda and Morley stations.
Gibb River Road - Destination WA
The team at Destination WA explore the iconic Gibb River Road. As part of ongoing safety improvements, Main Roads WA are upgrading several sections.
Hedland Road and Rail Safety Improvements - Destination WA
The Destination WA team explore the safety improvements in the Pilbara. The upgrades will improve road safety and provide increased travel amenity for the 6,000 vehicles per day that cross the three rail lines.
Spoilbank Marina - Destination WA
The team from Destination WA recently explored the Spoilbank Marina project. The delivery of this project will create a vibrant new amenity for the Hedland community and visitors to enjoy.
Reshaping WA Report: Yanchep Rail Extension (June 2024 Update)
The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension is nearing completion. Trains commence passenger services on the new line from Monday 15 July. Construction of the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges is progressing well, with bridge modules in place connecting McCallum Park and Heirisson Island.
Reshaping WA Report: May 2024 Update
The METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project is progressing well. The project includes Perth’s first ‘elevated rail’, designed to improve public transport and transform our south-eastern suburbs. The Albany Ring Road in our Great Southern region is now open to traffic, thanks to Main Roads WA.
Reshaping WA Report: C-series train and New Bayswater Station
The first C-series train is now running on the Joondalup and Mandurah Lines. The New Bayswater Station is now operating.
Fitzroy River Bridge - Destination WA
The team from Destination WA recently explored the Kimberley, taking a closer look at the new Fitzroy River Bridge. Major works undertaken as part of the Kimberley Flood Response, following ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in the summer of 2022-2023, saw the old bridge replaced with a stronger and longer structure.
Reshaping WA Report: Regional Road Safety Program and Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges
Works continue as part of WA’s vital Regional Road Safety Program. Construction on the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges are progressing well.
Reshaping WA Report: Morley-Ellenbrook Line and New Bayswater Station
Major works at the new Ellenbrook Station are now complete, marking this the first station finished as part of the landmark 21-kilometre line. Works are nearing completion at the new Bayswater Station.
Reshaping WA Report: Armadale Line Transformation and Tonkin Gap Project
A new year and new milestones for METRONET’s Armadale Line Transformation. The first piers and beams have been lifted into place, as part of major upgrades. Commuters are enjoying significant improvements along Tonkin Highway, thanks to Main Roads WA.
Conducting Major Upgrades
Thanks for your patience as we conduct major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure.
Reshaping WA Report: Armadale Line Transformation and Bunbury Outer Ring Road
Station demolitions have began and several boom gates have been removed as part of the METRONET Armadale Line Transformation. Works are progressing on the Main Roads WA Bunbury Outer Ring Road, with installation underway of sixty beams making up the mega bridge.
Reshaping WA Report: Armadale Line Transformation
Major upgrades are underway as part of the Armadale Line Transformation.
Armadale Line Transformation
The Armadale Line Transformation is underway.
Reshaping WA Report: Kimberley Flood Response and Regional Road Safety Program
Significant progress is being made as recovery works continue in the Kimberley, following severe flooding in the region. The Regional Road Safety Program continues to improve thousands of kilometres of country roads.
Byford Rail Extension
As part of the METRONET Byford Rail Extension, we’re building new stations at Armadale and Byford, removing level crossings, and extending the line eight kilometres to Byford. Thanks for your patience. For more information, visit: buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au
Thornlie-Cockburn Link
Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal
As part of the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project, we're building new stations, removing level crossings, elevating rail, and creating new community spaces.
Armadale Line Transformation
From 20 November 2023, the Armadale and Thornlie lines will shut between Victoria Park and Armadale stations, to allow for major upgrades.
Reshaping WA Report: Bayswater Station
METRONET's New Bayswater Station will partially reopen from Sunday 8 October 2023, providing passengers aaccess to the Midland and Airport lines.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Shared paths
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're improving our roads, expanding our rail network, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths, and enhancing our marine facilities.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Marine
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're improving our roads, expanding our rail network, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths, and enhancing our marine facilities.
Reshaping WA Report: Armadale Line Transformation
To enable works on three transformational METRONET projects, the Armadale Line will shut from 20 November 2023.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Road
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're improving our roads, expanding our rail network, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths, and enhancing our marine facilities.
Conducting Major Upgrades: Rail
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're building METRONET, improving our roads, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared path, and enhancing our marine infrastructure.
Reshaping WA Report - Morley-Ellenbrook Line
WA’s transport infrastructure is getting a major upgrade. Work is forging ahead on the 21km METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line, which is set to transform Perth’s north-eastern suburbs with new stations at Ellenbrook, Whiteman Park, Malaga, Noranda and Morley.
Conducting Major Upgrades
We're conducting major upgrades to WA's transport infrastructure. We're expanding our rail network, improving roads, adding hundreds of kilometres of shared paths and enhancing marine facilities, for a more connected WA.
Reshaping WA Report: Lakelands Station open for business
The new METRONET Lakelands Station is open, while the first completed C-series train will soon begin testing on the network. There's also good news for motorists, with the Mitchell Freeway Extension to Alkimos opening July 10.
METRONET Whiteman Park Station fly-through
Works are rapidly progressing on the new METRONET Whiteman Park Station, which will become a major transport hub on the new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Destination WA discovers all the benefits of the Airport Line
With stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe, the new Airport Line is delivering a game-changing rail service for Perth's eastern suburbs and hills. Join the team from Destination WA as they discover all the benefits of the Airport Line and catch up with Minister for Transport, Hon Rita Saffioti MLA.
Reshaping WA Report: Milestone for Yanchep Rail Extension
The Yanchep Rail Extension has reached a major milestone, while upgrades to the Welshpool Road and Leach Highway interchange are complete and a new shared path has opened along Mitchell Freeway.
Preparations ramp up for Armadale Line Shutdown
Preparations for the 18-month Armadale Line Shutdown in late-2023 are ramping up. Works on three new bus interchanges and 1.2 kilometres of priority bus lanes now underway.
Destination WA explores transport upgrades in Fremantle
We're making Fremantle better connected for those walking and riding with significant upgrades to shared paths and roads. The team at Destination WA headed to the port city to explore the improvements.
Reshaping WA Report: Baysie Bridge farewelled
Perth has bid farewell to the infamous old Baysie Bridge as part of major works on METRONET's New Bayswater Station.
Caravan & Camping WA team takes a South-West road trip
The Caravan & Camping WA team caught up with Jaice Benzie, Project Manager at Main Roads Western Australia, during a road trip through the state's South-West.
Reshaping WA Report: New Bayswater Station works
Bayswater Station is undergoing a major facelift. During a shutdown of the Midland and Airport lines, works will include the removal of the infamous old Baysie Bridge.
Caravan & Camping WA explores Bunbury's waterfront
Bunbury's waterfront is being transformed, as Caravan & Camping WA's Ray Cully discovered during a South-West road trip.
Discovering Indian Ocean Drive with Caravan & Camping WA
The team at Caravan & Camping WA took a picturesque drive from Two Rocks to Lancelin and met with Janet Hartley-West, Director Mid West – Gascoyne at Main Roads WA, to find out about recent road safety improvements in the area.
Caravan & Camping WA visits the new-look Two Rocks Marina
The team from Caravan & Camping WA caught up with Cameron Smith, Director Project Delivery Maritime at the Department of Transport, to learn about the recent improvements at Two Rocks Marina.
Reshaping WA Report: Thomas Road Bridge and Thornlie-Cockburn Link
In a milestone for METRONET’s Byford Rail Extension, traffic is now flowing across the Thomas Road Bridge, while a Mandurah Line partial shutdown is enabling key works on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link.
Reshaping WA Report: Railcars and road upgrades
The first of 246 locally built and manufactured C-Series railcars will begin testing on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines before rolling into service late-2023.
Reshaping WA Report: Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Tonkin Gap Project
Significant road and rail projects are currently under construction, including METRONET's Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Main Roads Western Australia's associated Tonkin Gap Project.
Reshaping WA Report: Airport Line opening
The new Airport Line, delivered by METRONET, launches on 9 October 2022 and includes three new stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe.
Reshaping WA Report: Upgrades for busy metro and regional roads
An upgrade at the busy Wanneroo Road/Morley Drive intersection is now complete, while in the state's South-West, the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project has passed a 20 per cent construction milestone.
Reshaping WA Report: Shared path completed
The Kwinana Freeway Principal Shared Path is now complete, while construction is continuing on the Tonkin Gap Project and smart technologies are being installed on the Mitchell Freeway Southbound.
Latest news and updates
Featured news and project updates relevant to Western Australians.
Armadale line to reopen as METRONET Byford Rail Extension reaches final stages
In a major milestone for the METRONET program, the Albanese and Cook Labor governments have today announced the Byford Rail Extension, as well as the remaining outer section of the Armadale Line, will open for passenger services on Monday, 13 October.
Read more about Armadale line to reopen as METRONET Byford Rail Extension reaches final stages
How we are building for and what it means for you
More transport options ---- Improved community infrastructure ---- Safer and better connections to areas of Perth and regional WA ---- Jobs for Western Australians throughout construction.
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rail cars
to be locally built and manufactured in WA
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stations
to be established in Perth
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kms
of additional paths and tracks
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jobs
supported throughout construction
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billion
invested in transport infrastructure across WA
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maritime
facility upgrades across the state