Wednesday 17 February 2016
Virtual reality view of Perth Stadium Station
Fans looking forward to heading to Perth Stadium in 2018 can now see what the $40million train station will look like, using an app on their smart phone or tablet.
- Public to get insider’s view of Perth Stadium Station
- Sneak peek of station platform, concourse and entry using a smart phone or tablet
- Construction well under way, with completion due mid 2017
The App, called LORAR+, allows users to get first-person 360 degree views of the station platforms, upper concourse, facade and the promenade leading to Perth Stadium.
Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the 3D images could be viewed by scanning online markers.
“Every year we see new and more innovative technologies as part of major smart transport projects, and this augmented reality version of Perth Stadium Station is no exception,” Mr Nalder said.
“The virtual representation will also help Perth Stadium passengers to navigate the area when it opens to the public.”
Construction of Perth Stadium Station will reach a new milestone this week, with the installation of the station’s steel superstructure set to start.
As part of the $358m integrated transport plan for Perth Stadium, a second set of tracks will be constructed alongside the existing Armadale Line. Later this year, train services will need to be transferred across to this new section of line.
As a result of these major construction activities, over the coming months a number of planned disruptions will be required on the Armadale and Thornlie lines.
The first of these essential disruptions will take place this Friday (February 19) and run until first service Monday morning (February 22). Replacement buses will operate.
The majority of disruptions have been scheduled for weekends and evenings to minimise the impact on commuters, but a major nine-day shut will be required from July 1 – 10.
Fact file
- Stadium Station transport project will cost approximately $100m, with $40m allocated to the station itself, and a further $60m to build the supporting infrastructure.
- Construction of Perth Stadium remains on schedule and is currently 35 per cent complete. The construction workforce will peak at more than 1000 in mid-2016 and Perth Stadium will be open for the start of the 2018 AFL season.