Work on the Perth City Link has taken a major step after a ceremony saw the commencement of the tunneling to sink the Fremantle train line west of the Horseshoe Bridge.

 

Premier Colin Barnett said the $360 million rail component, on track for completion in 2014, was the centerpiece of the development that ‘literally underpinned’ the delivery of the entire initiative.

 

The Perth City Link will fundamentally change the face of Perth and benefit both local people and visitors to our city through reconnecting the CBD and Northbridge for the first time in 100 years,” Mr Barnett said.


“This project is expected to attract more than $3billion of private investment into our State and play a vital role in establishing Perth’s reputation as a world-class city.


“With the Perth Waterfront, Riverside Development, the Perth Cultural Centre and new Perth Stadium, the Perth City Link is part of an era of transformation and I hope all West Australians embrace and enjoy these exciting changes.

 

The $610 million project will see the construction of the Fremantle Line by Perth City Link Rail Alliance, as well as a new and a new central bus station.

 

The project also includes a number of upgrades to Perth Station, including a new pedestrian underpass, linking all platforms to Perth Underground Station, and a new platform on the Roe Street side.

 

The State Government has provided $336million to sink the Fremantle Line and build the new bus station, and the City of Perth has allocated $38m. The Federal Government has allocated $236million to the rail project