Major construction commences on $330m METRONET New Midland Station

Following the granting of development approval last month, major construction is now underway on the METRONET New Midland Station project – a state-of-the-art train station in the heart of Midland, Western Australia. 

The project will deliver a modern, three-platform station between Helena and Cale streets, bringing the new station closer to the heart of the Midland Town Centre and providing better connectivity to Midland Gate Shopping Centre and Midland Health Campus. 

“Our suburbs deserve top-quality public transport infrastructure – and my government is delivering for local communities. 

“The New Midland Station is a significant investment into Midland’s future, providing a modern facility in the heart of the town centre, building on the unique rail heritage of the area. 

“METRONET is powering ahead right across Perth, from Yanchep and Ellenbrook to Midland and Byford, with our major investment into public transport setting up our suburbs and communities for the future,” Premier Roger Cook said. 

Artist impression of the New Midland Station at night (source: METRONET)

The New Midland Station project will include: 

• Platforms servicing the urban and regional networks 
• A pedestrian overpass accessible to the public 24/7 
• 12-stand bus interchange 
• A multi-storey car park with more than 800 bays to replace the existing at-grade car park 
• 1-kilometre of new shared path to extend the existing network 
• A kiosk 
• Bike shelters 
• Operations facilities 

“The Western Australian Government made a commitment to deliver this new station and to see works now getting underway is an exciting moment for our community. 

“This new station is an invesment that will pay dividends well into the future. 

“It will be a major step forward for our residential communities and for those doing business in Midland, and mean better access for the elderly, especially to the Midland Hospital and related facilities,” Midland MLA Michelle Roberts said. 

The project will also deliver connections to the new Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility, bringing significant new employment to Midland. 

Initial works will focus on building the car park, which will require closing the western end of the station’s existing passenger car park. To facilitate the construction of the new station, the car park on Railway Parade to the east of Helena Street will also be closed. 

“This is an exciting next step as we continue to improve connectivity and travel time for commuters by providing a sustainable option for them on the rail system. 

“Not only will the New Midland Station provide convenient travel options for commuters all the way into the city, it also creates local jobs and business opportunities to keep up with the growing development of Perth’s northeast,” Federal Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence said. 

Project map (source: METRONET)

Preliminary designs for the New Midland Station were released earlier this year and it features a contemporary facility that reflects local Noongar culture as well as the industrial backdrop of the Midland Railway Workshops and the local landscape. 

The $330 million New Midland Station project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments. 

“The Australian Government has committed $3.9 billion to a number of METRONET projects to deliver vital transport infrastructure for Perth’s burgeoning suburbs to greatly improve services and travel times for local commuters. 

“The METRONET partnership with the Western Australian Government will continue to boost the economy for years to come by providing long-term business opportunities, supporting the growth of vibrant urban centres through integrated transport and providing sustainable alternative transport options,” Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said. 

The new station is expected to be completed and operational in early 2025. Once rail services have been moved to the new station, the existing 55-year-old station is going to be decommissioned and demolished. 

In 2022, the Midland Junction Alliance was awarded the $246.7 million contract to design and build the New Midland Station. The Alliance is comprised of McConnell Dowell Constructors, Georgiou Group, Arcadis Australia Pacific and BG&E. 

“This new state-of-the-art facility will bring more than just a better public transport experience to local commuters – it will create better connections with key services like Midland Health Campus and Midland Gate and will help Midland to develop into a thriving commercial and residential centre. 

“By building the new station before demolishing the old one, we will ensure that trains continue to operate to Midland throughout the construction period, reducing the impact on commuters. 

“Midland has a rich rail history that is still clearly woven within its fabric. This project will be an exciting addition to the future of public transport in the area,” Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti said. 

Source: Government of Western Australia – Media Statements; METRONET (1, 2); Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Roads & Infrastructure Australia