The Federal Government has announced it is investing $5m to plan for the future of Murdoch Station in Perth.
Murdoch Station is Perth’s busiest station outside of the CBD, connecting train and bus passengers to the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, including Murdoch University, Fiona Stanley Hospital and residential communities.
The station is nearing capacity, with patronage expected to grow to 15,000 daily boardings by 2031 and the new Women and Babies Hospital planned for the precinct expected to create even further demand.
The $5m in new funding will enable concept and detailed design work to take place to upgrade the capacity and improve the passenger experience at Murdoch Station.
These designs will include:
- A new multi-story carpark on the eastern side of the train station;
- An additional bus bridge and additional bus stands;
- An additional passenger concourse between the station platform and the bus interchange; and
- A new southern passenger overpass
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine King said: “Murdoch station is the busiest on the network outside the CBD and this investment will ensure the Perth’s southern suburbs continue to be serviced by world-class public transport into the future.
“We’re investing in roads and rail right across Perth and around its surrounding suburbs to better connect the city, improve road safety and give locals precious time back in there day.”
Federal Member for Tangney Sam Lim said: “With this investment in Murdoch Station, our Government has the right priorities when it comes to planning for our city’s growth.”
Along with the $5m investment in Murdoch Station, the government also announced it is committing $90 million to upgrade the intersection of Leach Highway and Manning Road, Bentley.
The intersection of Leach Highway and Manning Road is the second most congested in WA, costing an estimated $18.2 million in lost productivity each year.
