15 July 2013 |
Dear MAXimise subscriber,
Welcome to the first edition of MAXimise – a series of project updates dedicated to keeping you informed about the MAX project.
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- MAXimise your involvement in transforming Perth’s public transport into the future
MAX is the proposed high quality, high capacity, 22 km light rail system set to power Perth’s public transport into the future. Since the State Government’s announcement in September 2012, the planning for the MAX Light Rail project is well underway.
There is a dedicated project team of almost 40 people working together on the planning and feasibility phase, including consultation with key stakeholders. The project team has been busy investigating alignment location and design, station locations, construction issues, operational requirements and preparation of a business case for a government decision, anticipated for mid-2014.
As an interested community member, we are committed to keeping you informed throughout the project and encourage your involvement.
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Be part of the journey!
MAX is not just a transport project. Land use and transport planning integration is a key component of all Department of Transport plans.
Construction of the MAX light rail alignment will not only provide another important piece of public transport infrastructure, but it will also provide many opportunities to refresh and modernise the areas around each station.
For that reason, we have developed an online community survey to understand the needs of the communities that live, work and play near the proposed MAX alignment and provide an opportunity for input into the project planning and design.
Those with an interest in the project are also encouraged to participate in the survey. Detailed information on the survey and an accompanying information sheet is available on the MAX website.
The survey will be available for your feedback until Sunday 18 August 2013.
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MAX light rail CBD alignment - tell us what you think
While most of the MAX light rail alignment has been determined, the central CBD alignment has proven challenging from a technical perspective as well as meeting the needs of all key stakeholders. Following detailed assessment in consultation with key stakeholders, three options have been short-listed for further technical analysis and broader consultation. These options include:
- Hay Street Mall – a dual track system in Hay Street Mall, continuing along Hay Street east;
- The couplet – one track in both Hay Street and Murray Street malls that join Hay Street east; and
- The Terraces - St Georges/Adelaide Terrace - from William Street to the Causeway.
While the MAX project team completes its technical analysis of the three CBD alignment options, it is gauging feedback from key stakeholders, including businesses and the general public, which will feed into the decision-making process.
Detailed information on each of the three CBD alignment options, including an online survey to provide your feedback, is available on the
MAX website.
The survey will be available for your feedback until Monday 12 August 2013.
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Want to know more? Come visit us
For those interested in finding out more about the project, a number of community information drop-in sessions will be held at key centres in the central northern corridor. The project team will be available at these sessions to provide further information, answer your questions and obtain your feedback. You are welcome to drop-in at any time between 10:00am - 2:00pm.
The MAX community drop-in sessions will be held at:
- Dianella
Saturday 27 July 2013, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Centro Dianella Shopping Centre, opposite Woolworths
Corner Alexander Drive & Grand Promenade, Dianella
- Edith Cowan University (ECU), Mt Lawley
Wednesday 31 July 2013, 10:00am – 2:00pm
ECU Mt Lawley Campus, Building 3 (entrance and visitor car park off Bradford Street)
2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley
- North Perth
Saturday 3 August 2013, 10:00am – 2:00pm
North Perth Plaza Shopping Centre, opposite Coles
Corner View Street & Fitzgerald Street, North Perth
- Mirrabooka
Saturday 10 August 2013, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Mirrabooka Square Shopping Centre, near Strandbags
43 Yirrigan Drive, Mirrabooka
A similar session to be held in the CBD is anticipated in the coming weeks with details to follow.
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Stay tuned
This is the first of a series of project updates. In the coming weeks, we will be releasing further MAXimise updates to highlight how the project has been progressing.
Thank you for subscribing to MAXimise.
Yours sincerely,
The MAX project team
Department of Transport
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