Major works have started on the METRONET New Midland Station project, to deliver a state-of-the-art train station in the heart of Midland to meet the needs of the local community.
The project will build a modern, three-platform station between Helena and Cale streets, bringing it closer to the heart of Midland's town centre and improving connectivity to Midland Gate Shopping Centre and Midland Health Campus.
The new station will include a 12-stand bus interchange, a multi-storey car park with more than 800 parking bays, and secure bike parking servicing both Midland and the wider hills communities.
Initial work will concentrate on building the car park, which has necessitated the closure of the western end of the station's existing passenger car park. The car park on Railway Parade to the east of Helena Street will also close to facilitate construction of the new station.
Once rail services are moved to the new station expected to occur in early 2025 the existing 55-year-old station will be decommissioned and demolished.
Preliminary designs for the new station were released earlier this year, showing a contemporary facility that reflects local Noongar culture, the industrial backdrop of the Midland Railway Workshops, and the local landscape.
The $330 million New Midland Station project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments and will be built by the Midland Junction Alliance (McConnell Dowell Constructors, Georgiou Group, Arcadis Australia Pacific and BG&E).
Quotes As put by WA Premier Roger Cook:
"Our suburbs deserve top-quality public transport infrastructure and my Government is delivering for local communities.
"The New Midland Station is a significant investment into Midland's future, providing a modern facility in the heart of the town centre, building on the unique rail heritage of the area.
"METRONET is powering ahead right across Perth, from Yanchep and Ellenbrook to Midland and Byford, with our major investment into public transport setting up our suburbs and communities for the future."
As stated by Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"The Australian Government has committed $3.9 billion to a number of METRONET projects to deliver vital transport infrastructure for Perth's burgeoning suburbs to greatly improve services and travel times for local commuters.
"The METRONET partnership with the Western Australian Government will continue to boost the economy for years to come by providing long-term business opportunities, supporting the growth of vibrant urban centres through integrated transport and providing sustainable alternative transport options."
As stated by WA Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti:
"This new state-of-the-art facility will bring more than just a better public transportexperience to local commuters it will create better connections with key services like Midland Health Campus and Midland Gate, and will help Midland to develop into a thriving commercial and residential centre.
"By building the new station before demolishing the old one, we will ensure that trains continue to operate to Midland throughout the construction period, reducing the impact on commuters.
"Midland has a rich rail history that is still clearly woven within its fabric. This project will be an exciting addition to the future of public transport in the area."
As stated by Federal Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence:
"This is an exciting next step as we continue to improve connectivity and travel time for commuters by providing a sustainable option for them on the rail system.
"Not only will the New Midland Station provide convenient travel options for commuters all the way into the city, it also creates local jobs and business opportunities to keep up with the growing development of Perth's northeast."
As stated by WA Midland MLA Michelle Roberts:
"The Western Australian Government made a commitment to deliver this new station and to see works now getting underway is an exciting moment for our community.
"This new station is an investment that will pay dividends well into the future.
"It will be a major step forward for our residential communities and for those doing business in Midland, and mean better access for the elderly, especially to the Midland Hospital and related facilities.
"The new station will also include a new bus interchange, an 800 bay multi-level car park, new shared paths and bike facilities and significant potential for both residential and commercial developments."
