Western Australia’s government released the tender on planning and engineering services for the Morley-Ellenbrook Metronet project, which is set to start construction in 2019. The Morley-Ellenbrook Line will serve Perth’s north-eastern suburbs and support existing communities with improved transport connections.
A successful proponent will work collaboratively with the Metronet team to form the Options Study Analysis for the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
“Work on the planning stages of Ellenbrook Metronet has entered high gear and now we are looking for local businesses to help flesh out the planning which is already under way. The vision for these projects is already there; now we need to complete the detailed planning,” Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
The tender is part of the Government’s commitment in the 2017-18 State Budget to plan for key Metronet priority rail projects, along with construction funding for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link, Yanchep Rail Extension and Forrestfield-Airport Link.
The Morley-Ellenbrook Line project envisages the construction of a 21 km line with 6 stations, estimated at AUD 863 million (USD 662.5 million). It is scheduled to be completed in 2022.
To ensure the rail line represents the best outcome for local communities, the work undertaken will include route option analysis, preliminary land use investigations, planning and concept designs, including any grade separations, stations and surrounding precincts.
New tenders for other elements of Metronet will be released progressively over the next 12 months.
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