Community feedback sought on new METRONET station

The McGowan Government is giving the local community the opportunity to choose the name of a new train station being built as part of the Forrestfield-Airport Link.
  • Locals to decide name of new METRONET station on the Forrestfield-Airport Link
  • Survey open for one month starting today
  • The $1.86 billion project is jointly funded by the Western Australian and Australian governments ($490 million)

The McGowan Government is giving the local community the opportunity to choose the name of a new train station being built as part of the Forrestfield-Airport Link.

Community members will have the opportunity to vote on a choice of Belmont or Redcliffe for the first station on the line.

The station will form the heart of METRONET's first transport oriented development - a new high-density precinct with multi-storey apartments, businesses and vibrant community spaces.

In July, the City of Belmont voted unanimously in support of changing the station name to Redcliffe to reflect the historical name of the surrounding area.

Voting opens today and closes on November 19, 2017. Respondents can only enter once.

The rail line will add an expected 20,000 daily trips to the rail network by 2021.

The survey can be accessed at http://www.forrestfieldairportlink.wa.gov.au where more information on the project can also be found.

Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:

"Since becoming Minister, I have been made aware that many members of the community are concerned that the former government gave the station a name that didn't reflect its geographical location.

"We are listening to the community and giving them the chance to tell us what they prefer to name their station."

Comments attributed to Belmont MLA Cassie Rowe:

"Many residents feel that there was very little or no consultation about the name change and that the name does not at all reflect the locality of the station.

"The train station is actually nearly five kilometres away from the centre of Belmont, which is why the former government's proposed name surprised a lot of residents.

"Engaging with local residents and businesses to garner their opinion is only fair for such a substantial project."

Minister's office - 6552 5500