The Western Australian (WA) Government has announced that the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project achieved a milestone with the completion of the entire elevated rail structure in Perth.

This development is set to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and improve travel times for the WA community while also generating more than 4,300 jobs.

Spanning 4km, the elevated rail comprises four viaduct structures, which demanded thousands of work hours and substantial quantities of locally sourced concrete to reach completion.

The project signifies the most substantial upgrade as of yet to the 131-year-old Armadale Line and offers 6ha of new public open space.

The project involved the removal of six level crossings at strategic intersections, enhancing the flow of traffic and community accessibility.

These improvements are part of a broader initiative that includes the construction of five new elevated train stations in Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington, and Beckenham, with 7km of track laid to date.

WA Premier Roger Cook said: “Our elevated rail along the Armadale Line is changing the face of the south-eastern suburbs, delivering new public open space and the quality modern facilities local communities deserve.

“This is what METRONET is all about - better public transport, affordable travel, and creating local jobs across the city.”

The METRONET Victoria Park-Canning project, in conjunction with the METRONET Byford Rail Extension, will add seven new train stations and create extensive public open spaces.

Additionally, the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link is being delivered alongside the Armadale Line upgrades.

This includes the introduction of two new stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road and the establishment of the first east-west rail line connection between the Mandurah and Armadale train lines.

In February 2024, construction started on the first elevated train station as part of METRONET Armadale Line upgrades in Perth.