The State government has confirmed it has launched a study into the possible extension of the proposed metro rail line from Bankstown to Liverpool.
It says that as part of the formal planning process for Sydney Metro City and Southwest, investigations are under way into a potential extension to Liverpool.
Such an extension could cut travel times of Liverpool and south west commuters to the CBD by up to 15 minutes and reduce crowding on the existing T1 Western Line and T2 South Line.
“Sydney Metro is a game changing project that will boost capacity across the network and deliver faster and more reliable services,” says the state member for Holsworthy, Melanie Gibbons, who welcomed the confirmation Liverpool was a real chance of being connected to the Metro.
“I’m delighted that the NSW Government is looking into a potential extension of the line to Liverpool – a part of Sydney that is experiencing tremendous growth.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“As we get on with delivering Australia’s biggest public transport project, we’re also planning for the future, and looking at whether the metro could be extended to our community.”[/social_quote]
The first tunnel boring machine on Sydney Metro City and south west will be in the ground before the end of 2018.
A State Significant Infrastructure Application will be lodged later this week confirming the metro route and new metro stations for Crows Nest, Victoria Cross (North Sydney), Barangaroo, Martin Place, Pitt St (near Park Street) and underground at Central.
Construction of Stage 1 of Sydney Metro – the $8.3 billion Sydney Metro Northwest – is more than half complete and due to start passenger services in 2019 with Sydney Metro City & south west expected to open in 2024.
The community will have the opportunity to give further feedback as part of the environmental planning assessment process towards the middle of 2016.
