Planning for the jointly funded Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project in Western Australia continues with the release of new concept designs for major new public open spaces.
Removing six level crossings on the Armadale Line and replacing them with elevated rail from Victoria Park to Beckenham will create up to six hectares of new public space.
“A lot of the focus of this project has understandably been on the significant improvements we will see to traffic flow in these communities with the removal of level crossings, but elevating the rail is going to deliver so much community benefit with new public open spaces.
“It’s not often six hectares of public open space becomes available in an already developed part of our city, and we have a blank canvas to create something that will become a fantastic community amenity for many years to come.
“What is now a rail line will become a thriving community precinct with a whole range of new facilities and amenities that people can use with their friends, family and neighbours,” Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
The concept designs that have been released highlight a range of new public amenities such as playgrounds, fitness zones, basketball courts, skate parks, new walking and cycling paths, public art, and activation spaces for activities and events.
The release of the new concept designs is part of the Development Application process for the Carlisle and Oats Street Station precincts.
The “high-level concept designs” have been refined, incorporating feedback received from local government, community reference groups as well as the broader community.
These designs have already been submitted for formal public comment and approval by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
“Hectares of new public space is being designed and delivered for our community, so it’s important people take the time during this public comment period to have their say.
“Our new local public spaces will connect neighbourhoods that have been cut off from each other for over a century.
“The designs reflect what is important to our local community. A strong desire for connection through a public space that supports safety, activation, movement and the natural environment,” Victoria Park MLA Hannah Beazley said.
Community consultation will be open for 21 days along the Town of Victoria Park section of the project.
Concept designs for the Canning section of the project are scheduled to be released in the coming months and a formal advertised public comment period is also going to be held.
The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project will include:
Source: Government of Western Australia – Media Statements; METRONET (1, 2)