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Paul Rands
Sep 2, 2012, 1:40:07 AM9/2/12
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Seems everyone wants a light rail system again.
Colin Barnett
Premier; Minister for State Development
Troy Buswell
Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Emergency Services
Perth and Freo had an extensive trolley bus system and tram system in place which was pulled out during the 1960s. See http://www.pets.org.au
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From: <cen...@dpc.wa.gov.au>Subject: MS:- Colin Barnett,Troy Buswell -- WA’s first light rail network gets the green lightDate: 2 September 2012 1:07:39 PM AESTTo: <paul...@gmail.com>DPC Media Statements
Minister:- Colin Barnett,Troy Buswell
Subject:- WA’s first light rail network gets the green light
Date:- 02-Sep-2012http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Results.aspx?ItemID=150899
Colin BarnettPremier; Minister for State Development
Troy BuswellTreasurer; Minister for Transport; Emergency Services
Sun 02 September, 2012
WA’s first light rail network gets the green light
Portfolio: Premier, Transport
- $15.8million committed to plan Perth’s light rail network
- $11.8million of State Government funding; $4million from Commonwealth
- First stage to connect Mirrabooka with the CBD, QEII and the Causeway
- Construction to begin in 2016
Premier Colin Barnett and Transport Minister Troy Buswell today launched the centrepiece of the State Government’s commitment to public transport - a new light rail system to be called Metro Area Express or MAX.
Mr Barnett and Mr Buswell unveiled details of the proposed route, which would link Mirrabooka with the CBD via Alexander Drive and Fitzgerald Street. The announcement was made at Polytechnic West (Balga Campus), the starting point of the new network.
“MAX will power Perth commuters into the future, helping to reduce congestion into the city from our inner north and manage population growth as the city expands to as many as 2.7 million people by 2031,” the Premier said.
“The launch of this project is a major milestone for Perth and will be an important part of this city’s transformation during a period of strong economic and population growth.”
Mr Buswell said the Government aimed to start construction in 2016, after the planning and design process was completed.
The first phase of the system, which also extends east-west through the CBD to the QEII Medical Centre and the Causeway, is scheduled to be operational by 2018.
The State Government has committed $11.8million to the planning phase of the project, which will include extensive community consultation and feasibility, engineering and design studies.
“This funding will be channelled into public transport corridors that are unable to meet current and future demand,” Mr Buswell said.
“Light rail has been assessed as the most suitable option in these areas. It can move many more people in one lane than any number of buses and cars.”
Mr Buswell acknowledged the Federal Government’s $4million contribution to date, and added that future funding options would be assessed, with the potential for further Federal and State Government funding and private investment.
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- More information at http://www.max.wa.gov.au or call the freecall MAX information line on 1800 820 844 (8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Premier’s office - 6552 5000
Transport Minister’s office - 6552 6400
Brad Torr
Sep 2, 2012, 2:48:14 AM9/2/12
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Seems everyone wants a light rail system again.Perth and Freo had an extensive trolley bus system and tram system in place which was pulled out during the 1960s. See http://www.pets.org.au
Begin forwarded message:From: <cen...@dpc.wa.gov.au>Subject: MS:- Colin Barnett,Troy Buswell -- WA’s first light rail network gets the green lightDate: 2 September 2012 1:07:39 PM AESTTo: <paul...@gmail.com>DPC Media Statements
Minister:- Colin Barnett,Troy Buswell
Subject:- WA’s first light rail network gets the green light
Date:- 02-Sep-2012http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Results.aspx?ItemID=150899
<barnett.jpg>Colin Barnett
Premier; Minister for State Development
<hsbuswell.jpg>Troy Buswell
Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Emergency Services
Sun 02 September, 2012WA’s first light rail network gets the green light
Portfolio: Premier, Transport
Mr Barnett and Mr Buswell unveiled details of the proposed route, which would link Mirrabooka with the CBD via Alexander Drive and Fitzgerald Street. The announcement was made at Polytechnic West (Balga Campus), the starting point of the new network.
“MAX will power Perth commuters into the future, helping to reduce congestion into the city from our inner north and manage population growth as the city expands to as many as 2.7 million people by 2031,” the Premier said.
“The launch of this project is a major milestone for Perth and will be an important part of this city’s transformation during a period of strong economic and population growth.”
Mr Buswell said the Government aimed to start construction in 2016, after the planning and design process was completed.
The first phase of the system, which also extends east-west through the CBD to the QEII Medical Centre and the Causeway, is scheduled to be operational by 2018.
The State Government has committed $11.8million to the planning phase of the project, which will include extensive community consultation and feasibility, engineering and design studies.
“This funding will be channelled into public transport corridors that are unable to meet current and future demand,” Mr Buswell said.
“Light rail has been assessed as the most suitable option in these areas. It can move many more people in one lane than any number of buses and cars.”
Mr Buswell acknowledged the Federal Government’s $4million contribution to date, and added that future funding options would be assessed, with the potential for further Federal and State Government funding and private investment.
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Paul Rands
Sep 2, 2012, 3:32:28 AM9/2/12
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Very original indeed.
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