Lakelands Station progress as Request for Proposal process begins

Contractors are invited to submit an RFP in a competitive early contract involvement process which will lead to a design and construct contract for the new METRONET station, including a bus interchange and car park.

Transport minister Rita Saffioti said this is an important step in making the Lakelands Station project a reality.

"There is currently 23km of empty track between Mandurah and Warnbro stations - this station will mean residents in Lakelands, Madora Bay and surrounds will soon have greater access to public transport at their doorstep," she said.

The station, which will be built with access off Lake Valley Drive, is the next addition to the Mandurah Line and will take pressure off Mandurah and Warnbro stations.

Construction will start in early 2021 and the station is expected to be operational in 2023.

It will include two platforms, park and ride and kiss and ride facilities, bus interchange and cycling facilities.

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Mandurah MLA David Templeman highlighted the substantial efforts and advocacy of the Lakelands community in pushing for the Station.

"My electorate and I have worked hard to be heard and to call on the federal government to deliver a fair share for the construction of Lakelands Station," he said.

"Passenger numbers on the Mandurah Line continue to grow and the new train station, along with Mandurah Station's multistorey carpark, will help make the most of the Labor-built train line."

The federal government will fund 80 per cent of the project.

The McGowan government remains committed to building a new METRONET station at Karnup, and planning for that project is continuing.