The Lakelands Train Station is on track to open in mid-2023.
Recent project milestones includes the completion of the main roof, installation of the Western Power substation, completion of the communication equipment room and the platforms are ready for tiling.
Over the next few months, works will continue on completing the southern carpark, lift installations, and the internal fit out of the station building, as well as commissioning and testing of the station.
The State Government is set to bring 18 full-time equivalent staff - including additional railcar drivers, transit officers, customer service officers, and communication systems personnel - to support operations at the new station.
The $72 million station will service the growing Lakelands community, taking pressure off Mandurah and Warnbro stations.
It will include an entry building, pedestrian overpass, two platforms, kiss-and-ride facilities, a bus interchange, a 400-bay car park, and cycling facilities.
“It’s fantastic to see the progress being made on the new METRONET Lakelands Station, which is going to service this growing community for many decades to come," Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
“The station is really starting to take shape - and there is a lot more planned for the next few months - with the construction team working hard to finish the project.
“Once finished, Lakelands Station will give commuters in this growing community another option to make the trip to and from the city for work and leisure, and take pressure off both the Mandurah and Warnbro stations."
On January 6, Transperth will begin community consultation for the new station’s bus network, inviting feedback on proposed routes, maps, and timetables.
This consultation will be available via the My Say Transport website, with more details available closer to the opening date.
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