A new 600-metre long rail tunnel has opened beneath Perth’s city centre, marking the next phase of a major development project.
With the Fremantle tunnel now complete, construction work can now start on the Perth City Link project’s 13.5 hectare mixed-use development.
Before that, the Wellington Street bus station will join the Fremantle Line underground, as parts of the city’s transport infrastructure are buried to make way for the new district.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell joined project engineers on the inaugural service last week.
“This is a very significant day for the people of Perth because it will transform how we use our city,” he said.
“We have successfully completed the sinking of the Fremantle rail line – on time and on budget. This lays the foundation for fulfilling the dream of reconnecting the CBD and Northbridge.”
The $360 million rail segment of the City Link project is due to be completed by mid-2014.
