WA Members of the House of Representatives Vince Connelly (Stirling) and Celia Hammond (Curtin) said they had already gained the support of Minister for Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, for Commonwealth investment and he was now putting the case to his colleagues in Canberra, adding:
“The Minister expressed strong interest in the technology. They also bring a number benefits such as zero emissions and less damage to roads, lowering maintenance costs to government.”
The trackless trams are wheeled vehicles, electric-powered and have a capacity to carry an estimated 250 passengers.
It is proposed the trackless trams would operate between Scarborough Beach and Glendalough Station.
Their introduction, according to Ms Hammond, would see parking pressures reduced and encourage more people to visit the beach, which has often been featured on promotional brochure printing as a major local attraction.
The idea to introduce trackless trams has been at the forefront for the City of Stirling for quite some time as an integral part of its overall Stirling Centre project plans.
The plan for stage one, jointly funded by Federal and state governments, includes extending Stephenson Avenue to the Mitchell Freeway, with work expected to begin early in 2020.