❓ The question concerns ongoing safety issues and non-compliance with Australian Standards at the North Fremantle station crossing, despite previous inquiries and correspondence. The answer states design and initial works are complete, with further work pending the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge opening, and asserts current compliance with width standards.
AnsweredQoN 1562Legislative Council
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I refer to the Question Without Notice No. 120 asked 11 March 2026, and the letter I sent to the Minister for Transport on the 25 March 2026 regarding crossing safety concerns at North Fremantle station, and I ask: (a) what, if any, work has been undertaken on the North
Fremantle station crossing since 1 January 2024 to date; (b) on what dates did the work in (a), occur; (c) why does the crossing, measuring approximately 1400mm, still not
comply with AS 1742.7 (section 6) standards which require crossings of this
type to maintain a minimum clear width of 1800mm; and (d) when will the crossing be upgraded to ensure
compliance and improve safe access for all users?
Fremantle station crossing since 1 January 2024 to date; (b) on what dates did the work in (a), occur; (c) why does the crossing, measuring approximately 1400mm, still not
comply with AS 1742.7 (section 6) standards which require crossings of this
type to maintain a minimum clear width of 1800mm; and (d) when will the crossing be upgraded to ensure
compliance and improve safe access for all users?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 May 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
(a)-(d) Design and initial works for the North Fremantle Station pedestrian crossing have been completed, including site surveys and installation of pedestrian gate posts (design commenced 28 October 2024; gate posts completed 17 October 2025).
To limit disruption to the community, works will recommence following the opening of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
The footpath width at the crossing complies with the 1800mm minimum clear width requirement in AS1742.7:2016.
To limit disruption to the community, works will recommence following the opening of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
The footpath width at the crossing complies with the 1800mm minimum clear width requirement in AS1742.7:2016.
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