Ellenbrook railway station explained

Ellenbrook
Style:Transperth
Style2:EBK
Address:The Parkway, Ellenbrook
Borough:Western Australia
Country:Australia
Coordinates:-31.782°N 115.963°W
Owned:Public Transport Authority
Operator:Public Transport Authority
Platforms:1 island platform with 2 platform edges
Tracks:2
Parking:500 bays
Bicycle:Yes
Accessible:Yes
Architect:Woods Bagot
Status:Completed and unopened
Zone:3
Opening:2024
Bus Stands:12
Connections:Bus
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Caption:Location of Ellenbrook station
Mapframe-Zoom:13

Ellenbrook railway station is an unopened suburban railway station in Ellenbrook, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The station is the north-eastern terminus of the under-construction Morley–Ellenbrook line.

Ellenbrook station consists of a ground-level island platform with a bus interchange and car park. The contract for the construction of the Morley–Ellenbrook line was awarded to Laing O'Rourke in October 2020. Construction on Ellenbrook station started in January 2022 and was completed in March 2024, making it the first new station on the Morley–Ellenbrook line to begin and complete construction. The station is planned to open alongside the rest of the Morley–Ellenbrook line by the end of 2024.

There are planned to be five trains per hour stopping at Ellenbrook station during peak, reducing to four trains per hour outside peak. A journey to Perth station is expected to take 30 minutes. Feeder bus routes will serve the surrounding area.

Description

Ellenbrook station is in Ellenbrook, a north-western suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The station is on the southern side of The Parkway and the western side of Civic Terrace within a transit corridor reserved in the early 1990s. The station is the north-eastern terminus of the Morley–Ellenbrook line, which is owned by the Public Transport Authority, a state government agency. It will be part of the Transperth system when the line opens in 2024. The adjacent station to the south is Whiteman Park station. Ellenbrook station is within fare zone three.

Ellenbrook station consists of a 150adj=midNaNadj=mid island platform, long enough for a six-car B-series or C-series train. The platform is accessed via an entrance at its northern end on The Parkway. The station was designed to architecturally fit in with the other four stations on the Morley–Ellenbrook branch, using the same design language, particularly with the roof geometry and materials used. South-east of the platform is a car park and north-west of the platform is a 12-stand bus interchange and a smaller car park, for a total of approximately 500 bays. Facilities at the station include toilets, a kiosk, and bike shelter. The station is fully wheelchair accessible.[1]

Ellenbrook station is located on the edge of the commercial centre of Ellenbrook. Within is the Ellenbrook Central shopping centre, Ellenbrook Secondary College, Ellenbrook Christian College, and Ellenbrook Library.

At Ellenbrook station will be three pieces of public art by Noongar artists. On metal screens near the station's entrance will art featuring local flora such as the grass tree, gum tree leaves, and peppermint trees by Marcia McGuire. On screens on the platform will be art by Kambarni. On an electrical building will be art by Nathan Corunna and Darren Hutchens featuring the Rainbow Serpent from Aboriginal mythology, the Bennett Brook, native flora and fauna, and fire.[2]

History

The land for the station was reserved as a railway corridor in the early 1990s during the start of development in Ellenbrook.

Constructing the Morley–Ellenbrook line by 2023 as part of the Metronet project was committed to by the Labor Party before it won the 2017 state election.[3] [4] [5] In March 2018, an 88adj=midNaNadj=mid telecommunications tower for the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline on the Ellenbrook station site was dismantled at a cost of A$5million, funded by the New Lord Street project.[6] [7] The route of the Morley–Ellenbrook line was officially confirmed in August 2019, confirming the location of Ellenbrook station at The Parkway.[8] [9] [10] The $753million main construction contract for the Morley–Ellenbrook line was awarded to the MELconnx Consortium, consisting of Laing O'Rourke, in October 2020.[11] [12] [13]

The first concept designs for Ellenbrook station were released in July 2021.[14] [15] The station was designed by architects Woods Bagot.[16] Construction on the station began in January 2022, making it the first new station along the Morley–Ellenbrook line to begin construction.[17] [18] By November 2022, the platform foundations and walls were being built,[19] and by July 2023, the station's roof had been installed.[20] On 4 March 2024, it was announced that the station was complete, making it the first station on the Morley–Ellenbrook line to be finished. The station and line are planned to open by the end of 2024.[21] [22]

Services

Ellenbrook station will be served by Morley–Ellenbrook line services to Perth station. These services will be part of the Transperth network and will be operated by the Public Transport Authority. It is planned for there to be five trains per hour stopping at Ellenbrook station during peak, reducing to four trains per hour outside of peak.[23] A journey to Perth station is expected to take 30 minutes.[24] It is projected that Ellenbrook station will have 8,016 daily boardings by 2031.[25] [26]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ellenbrook Station Development Approval Report . WA.gov.au . Government of Western Australia . MELconnx . 4 May 2024 . 5, 12–13, 19 . 5 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705221444/https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2021-08/PRJ_Ellenbrook_Station_Development_Approval_Report.pdf . live .
  2. Web site: Morley-Ellenbrook Line Public Art . Metronet . 4 May 2024 . December 2023 . 2 . 1 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501123735/https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/Portals/31/Project%20Documents/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line/Public%20Art%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf . live .
  3. Web site: Kagi . Jacob . Analysis: Battlelines drawn on Perth transport ahead of WA election . ABC News . 1 May 2024 . 29 July 2016 . 7 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220907104814/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-29/battlelines-drawn-on-transport-in-wa-labor-liberal/7673026 . live .
  4. Web site: Young . Emma . WA in for 'congestion election': details emerge on Metronet transport plan . WAtoday . 1 May 2024 . 15 December 2016 . 1 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501223755/https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-in-for-congestion-election-details-emerge-on-metronet-transport-plan-20161215-gtc38h.html . live .
  5. Web site: O'Connor . Andrew . WA Election: $2.5bn cost of Metronet will not increase net debt, says Labor . ABC News . 1 May 2024 . 6 February 2017 . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719091113/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-06/wa-election-labor-unveils-metronet-costings/8245362 . live .
  6. Web site: Telecommunications tower moved to make way for Ellenbrook Station . Media Statements . 9 May 2024 . 26 April 2018.
  7. Web site: Good-bye tower . Metronet . 9 May 2024 . 26 April 2018.
  8. Web site: Full steam ahead for the METRONET rail line to Ellenbrook . Media Statements . 1 May 2024 . 4 August 2019 . 1 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501223755/https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/McGowan-Labor-Government/Full-steam-ahead-for-the-METRONET-rail-line-to-Ellenbrook-20190804 . live .
  9. Web site: Ellenbrook rail line in sight for residents, as WA Government unveils route . ABC News . 1 May 2024 . 4 August 2019 . 7 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220907103312/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-04/ellenbrook-train-line-route-revealed/11381822 . live .
  10. Web site: Morley-Ellenbrook Line alignment confirmed . Metronet . 1 May 2024 . August 2019 . 7 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220907131339/https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/Portals/31/Project%20Documents/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line%20Overview%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf . live .
  11. Web site: Joint media statement – Main construction contract awarded for highly anticipated METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line . Media Statements . 1 May 2024 . 18 October 2020 . 26 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240126100130/https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/McGowan-Labor-Government/Joint-media-statement---Main-construction-contract-awarded-for-highly-anticipated-METRONET-Morley-Ellenbrook-Line-20201018 . live .
  12. Web site: Beyer . Mark . Ellenbrook rail budget hits $1.3bn . Business News . 1 May 2024 . 19 October 2020 . 1 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501223756/https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Ellenbrook-rail-budget-hits-13bn . live .
  13. Web site: Traill . Michael . State Government inks $700m deal for Metronet's Morley-Ellenbrook rail line with Laing O'Rourke . The West Australian . 1 May 2024 . 19 October 2020 . subscription . 26 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240126101624/https://thewest.com.au/business/contracting/state-government-inks-700m-deal-for-metronets-morley-ellenbrook-rail-line-with-laing-orourke-ng-b881696512z . live .
  14. Web site: Macdonald . Kim . New train station a game-changer for Ellenbrook . The West Australian . 4 May 2024 . 28 July 2021 . subscription . 20 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920023520/https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/new-train-station-a-game-changer-for-ellenbrook-ng-b881947850z . live .
  15. Web site: Check out the new Ellenbrook Station! . Metronet . 4 May 2024 . 28 July 2021 . 5 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405040528/https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/news/latest-news/category/morley-ellenbrook-line/check-out-the-new-ellenbrook-station . live .
  16. Web site: Miletic . Branko . Work on Woods Bagot-designed METRONET stations in Perth makes progress . Architecture and Design . 2 May 2024 . 6 November 2023 . 3 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240503064721/https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/work-on-woods-bagot-designed-metronet-stations . live .
  17. Web site: METRONET train station on track for Ellenbrook . Media Statements . 4 May 2024 . 30 January 2022 . 26 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240126100135/https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/McGowan-Labor-Government/METRONET-train-station-on-track-for-Ellenbrook-20220130 . live .
  18. Web site: Work starts on Ellenbrook train station in Western Australia . Railway Technology . 4 May 2024 . 31 January 2022 . 27 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127092228/https://www.railway-technology.com/news/work-ellenbrook-station/ . live .
  19. Web site: Ellenbrook CRG 6 – Minutes . Metronet . 4 May 2024 . 1 November 2022 . 6 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506072759/https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/Portals/31/Project%20Documents/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line/Ellenbrook%20CRG%206%20-%20Minutes.pdf . live .
  20. Web site: New footbridge design released as METRONET Malaga Station construction ramps up . Media Statements . 4 May 2024 . 28 July 2023 . 6 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506073255/https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/New-footbridge-design-released-as-METRONET-Malaga-Station-construction-ramps-up-20230728 . live .
  21. Web site: Joint media statement – New Train Station For Ellenbrook Now Complete . Media Statements . 4 March 2024 . 4 March 2024 . 4 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240304062203/https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Joint-media-statement---NEW-TRAIN-STATION-FOR-ELLENBROOK-NOW-COMPLETE-20240304 . live .
  22. Web site: Caporn . Dylan . Works finished on Ellenbrook station but Rita Saffioti gives no clues on opening date . The West Australian . 4 March 2024 . 4 March 2024 . subscription . 4 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240304080822/https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/works-finished-on-ellenbrook-station-but-rita-saffioti-gives-no-clues-on-opening-date-c-13821621 . live .
  23. Web site: MELconnx . Whiteman Park Station Development Approval Report . WA.gov.au . Government of Western Australia . 3 May 2024 . 10, 20, 25–26 . 1 October 2021 . 6 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706014135/https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2021-10/Whiteman-Park-Station-DA.pdf . live .
  24. Web site: Ellenbrook Station Fact Sheet . Metronet . 4 May 2024 . August 2023 . 1 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501123856/https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/Portals/31/Project%20Documents/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line/Ellenbrook%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf . live .
  25. Web site: Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project Definition Plan . Metronet . 4 May 2024 . 3, 33–35 . June 2020 . 21 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921045639/https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/Portals/31/Project%20Documents/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line/Morley-Ellenbrook%20Line%20PDP.pdf . live .
  26. Web site: Joint media statement – Perth's newest METRONET train station designs unveiled . Media Statements . 1 May 2024 . 21 June 2020 . 1 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501015805/https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/McGowan-Labor-Government/Joint-media-statement---Perth%27s-newest-METRONET-train-station-designs-unveiled-20200621 . live .

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