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Raising the roof for Ellenbrook Men’s Shed

Raising the roof for Ellenbrook Men’s Shed

METRONET is building communities, not just rail lines, and the Men’s Shed in Ellenbrook is one community group benefiting from the new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project.

Inspiring the next generation in STEM

Inspiring the next generation in STEM

The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project is encouraging more girls into STEM courses at university and STEM-focused careers through Laing O'Rourke's Inspiring STEM+ Programme.

Solar powering works at METRONET Whiteman Park Station

Solar powering works at METRONET Whiteman Park Station

The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is home to WA’s first 50kVa hybrid solar battery and will help power the Whiteman Park Station site.

Sustainable accolades awarded to METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link

Sustainable accolades awarded to METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link

With an innovative and sustainable approach to water and energy use, the METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link Project has achieved one of the highest sustainability ratings in Western Australia for infrastructure assets.

Community asked for feedback on bus services for new Lakelands Station

Community asked for feedback on bus services for new Lakelands Station

As the METRONET Lakelands Station Project continues taking shape, the local community is asked to have its say on changes to the bus network servicing the area.

Live testing for METRONET C-series begins

Live testing for METRONET C-series begins

The first six-car C-series train has begun initial testing along the Joondalup Line as part of the METRONET WA Railcar Program.

First precast L-beams delivered for Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project

First precast L-beams delivered for Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project

530 precast concrete L-beams will be used on the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project

METRONET Lakelands Station on track to open mid-2023

METRONET Lakelands Station on track to open mid-2023

18 new staff – including additional railcar drivers, transit officers, customer service officers, and communication systems personnel – will support operations at the new METRONET Lakelands Station.

Kaya wandju to our newest pre-employment recruits

Kaya wandju to our newest pre-employment recruits

Travelling on one of the new METRONET C-series railcars when they’re zipping across Perth’s rail network in the near future will be pretty cool, but being able to say you were involved in building them is even cooler.

A bridge not too far

A bridge not too far

The new Ranford Road Bridge is taking shape and is due to be operational next year as part of the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

New Thomas Road Bridge connects local students to future career choices

New Thomas Road Bridge connects local students to future career choices

Lining up subject choices at high school that lead to real-life job opportunities can be challenging for some students, but not for some Year 10 maths students from Byford Secondary College.

Stepping it up near Ballajura Station (formerly Malaga)

Stepping it up near Ballajura Station (formerly Malaga)

Grab your Fitbits, Garmins and fitness trackers because getting those steps up are about to get a whole lot easier with a new footbridge to be built across Tonkin Highway at Ballajura.

In bridges we truss

In bridges we truss

Following drilling to relocate BP’s Kewdale White Oil Line, the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project team has shifted its attention to building a bridge for the pipeline over the Canning River (Djarlgarra) in Thornlie.

A meeting of sustainable minds

A meeting of sustainable minds

Solar glass energy, recycled bricks, sustainable lighting solutions and FOGO were just some of the sustainable products showcased at the second Sustainable Suppliers industry event as part of the METRONET Sustainability Strategy.

METRONET Whiteman Park Station Precinct Concept Master Plan takes home award

METRONET Whiteman Park Station Precinct Concept Master Plan takes home award

The team has been recognised for excellence in planning for the METRONET Whiteman Park Station Precinct Concept Master Plan at a recent state awards ceremony.  

New Thomas Road Bridge opens

New Thomas Road Bridge opens

The new Thomas Road Bridge has opened to traffic for the first time as part of the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project.

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