Construction to begin on $11 billion Western Sydney airport metro line
4 years, 7 months ago

Construction to begin on $11 billion Western Sydney airport metro line

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Construction will begin this year on a metro line linking the new Western Sydney airport and St Marys railway station, after a $5.25 billion injection from the Federal Government announced today. Key points: The Western Sydney airport metro line was announced ahead of the NSW election last year However, today its funding arrangements have been made clearer The metro line will connect to Sydney's heavy rail system at St Marys Two new metro stations will also be built at Luddenham and Orchard Hills as part of the project, which is set to be completed by 2026 — the year the airport is slated to open. This is a massive jobs creating project for Western Sydney," said Minister for Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge. "What that's going towards is about six kilometres more tunnelling than we initially envisaged, and putting train stations like St Marys underground," Minister Tudge said.

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Transport enthusiasts ride on board the Sydney Metro City's first train between Chatswood and Sydenham
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Transport enthusiasts ride on board the Sydney Metro City's first train between Chatswood and Sydenham

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Sydney's new multi-billion-dollar metro line is up and running with government ministers, city workers and train enthusiasts among those aboard the first service. "She had the vision to get it done, it's a great addition to the city and I congratulate everybody responsible for this sparkling piece of public transport infrastructure that will change Sydney for the better." The story …

Developers put their hand up to help cover Metro West, in exchange for thousands of homes
1 year, 5 months ago

Developers put their hand up to help cover Metro West, in exchange for thousands of homes

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Developers say they are willing to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars towards the cost of new stations along the beleaguered Metro West line, but only if they're allowed to build thousands of extra homes around the stations. Key points: The fate of the Metro West line remains uncertain after Chris Minns refused to guarantee its continuation Developers have put …

Western Sydney Airport's $10m 'Experience Centre' cost taxpayers more than $1,300 for every visitor
4 years, 2 months ago

Western Sydney Airport's $10m 'Experience Centre' cost taxpayers more than $1,300 for every visitor

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It was touted as one of the city's most exciting tourist attractions when it opened to great fanfare last year. But, in its first year, Western Sydney Airport's visitor centre has cost Australian taxpayers more than $1,300 for every visit to the facility. Key points: There were 7448 visitors to the airport's Experience Centre in the year from September 2019 …

Western Sydney airport metro line will not benefit city's west, university boss says
4 years, 7 months ago

Western Sydney airport metro line will not benefit city's west, university boss says

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The proposed metro line connecting Sydney's second airport to other public transport will do little to benefit the city's west long term, according to one of the area's largest stakeholders. Key points: A trip from the new airport to Sydney's CBD will take over an hour Western Sydney University hoped a station would service its campus at Werrington The State …

Sydney news: Premier Gladys Berejiklian to announce timeline for reopening gyms in 'very near future'
4 years, 7 months ago

Sydney news: Premier Gladys Berejiklian to announce timeline for reopening gyms in 'very near future'

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Here's what you need to know this morning. Western Sydney airport metro boost The project will include new stations at St Marys, Luddenham and Orchard Hills. Around 14,000 jobs will be created as the construction of the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport rail project kicks off in Western Sydney this year. Minister for Urban Infrastructure said Western Sydney residents would benefit …

NSW Government will not rule out Metro City and Southwest project's $4 billion price hike
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW Government will not rule out Metro City and Southwest project's $4 billion price hike

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The NSW Government has refused to say whether the Metro train line through the city to the south-west is $4 billion over budget. Key points: The project was originally predicted to cost between $11.5 and $12.5 billion but may blow out to $16.8 billion Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she was "not in the mood" for questions on the Metro budget …

NSW Government confirms seven new Sydney train stations for Metro West project
5 years, 2 months ago

NSW Government confirms seven new Sydney train stations for Metro West project

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Seven stops planned for Sydney's new Metro West train from the CBD to the western suburbs have been confirmed. Key points: The Government says Metro West will cut travel times between Paramatta and the CBD by 20 minutes The project's price tag has not yet been revealed Seven station locations have been confirmed, but the Government is considering as many …

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