Steve Irons (Swan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The coalition has invested $490 million in the Forrestfield-Airport Link, which will connect not only my constituents but also all residents of Perth to the airport and to the Perth CBD. The link will have three new stations—Forrestfield station, Airport Central and the Belmont underground—and will allow commuters to travel to the CBD in only 20 minutes from the Forrestfield station.

As Perth Airport has cemented its position as the fourth busiest airport in Australia, the Forrestfield-Airport Link has become a priority of the great state of Western Australia. On Friday of last week Infrastructure Australia released its cost-benefit analysis of the project. Infrastructure Australia is committed to prioritising and progressing nationally significant infrastructure.

The report found the benefit of the project, standing at $2.3 billion, far outweighed its $1.7 billion cost. I am proud to be part of a coalition government that recognises important infrastructure projects within Western Australia.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded. The Prime Minister on indulgence.