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What total budget did Western Australia list for the Yanchep Rail Extension?

The Yanchep Rail Extension added 14.5 km of track north of Butler in Perth and built stations at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep. Western Australia lists a A$1.27 billion total project budget. Passenger service began in July 2024; the published figure is a programme budget, not a construction contract for one station.

Approved budget

AUD 1.27 billion

Approximately $838.09 million

Cost basis: 2024

Yanchep Rail Extension drone shot in Alkimos, Western Australia, August 2023. Just south of Howden Road.
Luc PerreauCC BY 3.0

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Approved budget2024
buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au

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15 July 2024

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