Lakelands railway station

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Lakelands
Construction of the Lakelands railway station, October 2021 04.jpg
Location of the Lakelands station under construction in October 2021
LocationAshwood Parkway, Lakelands
Western Australia
Australia
Coordinates32°28′26″S 115°46′16″E / 32.474°S 115.771°E / -32.474; 115.771Coordinates: 32°28′26″S 115°46′16″E / 32.474°S 115.771°E / -32.474; 115.771
Owned byPublic Transport Authority
Operated byTransperth
Line(s)     Mandurah line
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
Bus stands8
ConnectionsBus
Construction
Structure typeGround
Parking400 bays
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
Other information
StatusProposed
Fare zone7
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Transperth Transperth Following station
Warnbro
towards Perth
 Mandurah line Mandurah
Terminus

Lakelands railway station is a proposed railway station for the Mandurah railway line om the Transperth network as part of the Metronet project, located in the Mandurah suburb of Lakelands, Western Australia, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Mandurah railway station. It is planned to start construction in 2021 and be open in 2023.[1]

History[]

When the Mandurah railway line was built in the 2000s, land was set aside in Lakelands for a future station.[2]

In December 2020, ADCO Constructions was announced as the preferred contractor to build and design Lakelands station.[3][4] In January 2021, ADCO Constructions was awarded the contract.[1] In May 2021, initial designs were revealed.[5][6] The station started early works on 1 August 2021, with the modification of overhead power line and earthworks.[7][8] Major construction is planned to begin in October 2021.[9] The station is planned to be complete in 2023.[9][6]

Station design[]

The station's platforms are to be two side platforms, set in a trench with a pedestrian overpass at ground level. A car park with 400 bays will be to the west of the station, as well as a sheltered bus interchange with eight bus bays and a bike shelter. Facilities available upon opening in 2023 will include public toilets, a payphone and vending machine. There are provisions for a kiosk, fare gates, escalators, more lifts and a customer service desk to be built in the future once there is enough patronage.[2][10]

Despite calls from City of Mandurah councillor Ahmed Zilani for there to be a multi-storey car park at Lakelands station, one is not planned. Mandurah MLA David Templeman and Canning MP Andrew Hastie said the planned 400 bay car park is adequate, due to the station being more accessible on foot or by cycling than Mandurah station.[11][12]

To reduce the impact on the Mandurah line during construction, the station will have a modular design, and will have several parts constructed offsite.[13]

Services[]

Lakelands Station will be served by Transperth Trains operating along the Mandurah railway line to Perth and Mandurah stations.

The station is projected to have 2,300 boardings per day when it opens, and 3,500 boardings per day in 2031.[7][8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Lakelands Station". Metronet. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Project Features – Lakelands Station". Metronet. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Lakelands Station lands a builder". Metronet. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Proponent for Lakelands Train Station revealed, construction to start 'early 2021'". Mandurah Mail. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  5. ^ "First look at the new Lakelands Station". Metronet. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  6. ^ a b Dietsch, Jake. "Lakelands Station images: First design images of new station revealed". Perth Now. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b Welhan, Monique. "Construction begins on Lakelands Train Station". 91.7 The Wave. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Ground breaks on latest METRONET project, Lakelands Station". Mirage News. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Ground broken on new Lakelands Station". Metronet. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Lakelands Station Fact Sheet" (PDF). Metronet. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  11. ^ Sadler, Claire. "Multi-storey carpark not considered for Lakelands train station". Mandurah Mail. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  12. ^ Dietsch, Jake. "Multi-storey carpark not in Lakelands train station plans". Perth Now. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Construction – Lakelands Station". Metronet. Retrieved 18 May 2021.

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