The Western Australian Government has released early concept plans for upgrades to Bayswater Station in Perth, which will link the new Morley-Ellenbrook and Forrestfield-Airport rail lines into the existing network.
The concept designs show that the station is to be relocated onto a new lifted rail bridge over King William Street that will replace the existing rail bridge, while new public space will be created around Bayswater town centre. New platforms will be 150 metres long to support six-carriage trains and will be aligned closer to Whatley Crescent.
A turnback siding will be created within the existing rail corridor between Meltham and Bayswater stations, to be used by trains servicing the Forrestfield-Airport Link and Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
“This is a huge step for Bayswater, which will see vast improvements to its town centre as a result of this upgrade,” state transport minister Rita Saffioti said.
“This also forms the first stage of the Morley-Ellenbrook Line that will link into the existing rail network around Bayswater Station.”
Community consultations have begun around the release of the designs, with the government encouraging locals to voice their opinions on the upgraded station’s features, including architecture, station design, public spaces around the station, location and design of a potential bus interchange, parking requirements and landscaping.
Two “drop-in” consultation sessions will be taking place at Bayswater Primary School on 21 April and 5 May, while an online survey is available.
“The recent community survey for the Morley-Ellenbrook Line showed the broad community interest in progressing Metronet, and our next step starts this week as we consult with the Bayswater side of the future train line,” Saffioti said.
“The Metronet team will work with the community to get their feedback on a range of proposals for the upgraded station including improved pedestrian access and safety, bus and rail interchange facilities, and better lighting and more seating.”
Construction on the $86.4 million upgrade project is set to begin next year and reach completion prior to the opening of Forrestfield-Airport Link in late 2020.