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New homes in the pipeline around METRONET precincts

New homes in the pipeline around METRONET precincts

An investment in strategic water and wastewater infrastructure has been announced ahead of next week's State Budget.

Noongar place names announced for Alkimos and Eglinton stations

Noongar place names announced for Alkimos and Eglinton stations

After extensive research, literature review and consultation, METRONET is pleased to announce the Noongar place names for Alkimos and Eglinton stations.

Bridging east to west along the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension

Bridging east to west along the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension

Teamwork makes the dream work – and that’s certainly been the case on Romeo Road Bridge.

Eglinton Station comes to life

Eglinton Station comes to life

There’s nothing like a hive of activity to bring a new station to life and Eglinton Station has been abuzz with activity to build the station concourse.

Capturing community words in public art

Capturing community words in public art

Mural artist Jack Bromell is creating public art for the new Yanchep Station along the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension.

Seasoned Engineer helps deliver the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension

Seasoned Engineer helps deliver the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension

With 15 years' experience under his belt, Senior Project Engineer Andrew Crew is using his skills to deliver three new stations for the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project
 

Retaining the way for rail

Retaining the way for rail

With the majority of the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project being built in a cutting below natural ground level, keeping earth back from the rail corridor is no small feat but one that’s achieved with more than 6kms of retaining walls.

Shaping up at Alkimos Station

Shaping up at Alkimos Station

The first platform walls have been lifted into place at Alkimos as the station takes shape along the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project.

Safety testing Yanchep's green bridges

Safety testing Yanchep's green bridges

The project team on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project have been busy building and checking the three green bridges that are set to provide safe crossings for fauna in Yanchep.

Punt pays off for rail trainee

Punt pays off for rail trainee

Switching the polo shirt for hi-vis and a hard hat, ex youth worker Joel Wilkins took a punt on a job as a Trainee Operator in rail infrastructure almost a year ago and hasn’t looked back.

A greener way to retain

A greener way to retain

Close to 60,000! That’s the number of recycled blocks used so far to build the retaining walls along the rail corridor of the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension.

Public art in the pipeline

Public art in the pipeline

The place where you live has something special and unique about its identity formed by the local culture, history, landscape and people. One way we can express and celebrate this identity is through public art.

Yanchep Station – connecting to Country

Yanchep Station – connecting to Country

What’s in a name? What does it tell us about a person or place? In Noongar language, the name Yanchep refers to the ‘native flax or bulrush reed’ commonly found in wetlands throughout the area. 

Sound check…1,2,3

Sound check…1,2,3

It’s no secret construction can be noisy at times, but you can be rest assured we’re committed to keeping the volume under control while constructing the new rail.

Aboriginal Employment and Procurement Targets Exceeded

Aboriginal Employment and Procurement Targets Exceeded

With around $6 million worth of onsite services awarded to Aboriginal businesses since 2020, and over 48 jobs created for Aboriginal employees, the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension project is exceeding targets.

Career Goals on Track for Aboriginal Intern

Career Goals on Track for Aboriginal Intern

Noongar man, Daniel Dzubiel is right on track to achieve his career goals after joining the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project as an Environmental Undergraduate through the CareerTrackers internship program.

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