METRONET Sustainability Strategy

December 2021

Liveable. Viable. Equitable. Sustainable

 Contents
Considering sustainability is
important to ensure delivery
METRONET OVERVIEW 4 METRONET of the overarching METRONET
DELIVERING METRONET 6 partner agencies vision and to deliver projects
Transport Infrastructure Delivery 6 in an economically, socially
Station Precincts Delivery 6
and environmentally
State Design Review Panel 7
responsible manner.
METRONET SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT 8
Supporting Perth’s Sustainable Urban Future 8

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY OVERVIEW 10 Department of

Transport
METRONET SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY HIERARCHY
AND STRUCTURE 12
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 14
Sustainability Themes 14 Public Transport
Authority
Objectives, Targets and Outcomes 14

PEOPLE AND PLACE (SOCIAL) 16

ENVIRONMENT 18
ECONOMY 20
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION 22
Sustainability Action Plans 22

Whole of Program Strategic Initiatives 22

PROGRAM STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 24

STRATEGY REPORTING, EVALUATION AND REVIEW 27
Reporting Framework 27

Quarterly Sustainability Reporting 27

Annual Sustainability Reporting 27

Key Performance Indicators 27

Annual Performance Review 27

APPENDIX 1: STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT 28

APPENDIX 2: SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENTS 32
REFERENCES 35

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 Yanchep Rail Extension
14.5km extension with stations at Alkimos,
Yanchep Eglinton and Yanchep

Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park

Increasing passenger parking

Butler Morley-Ellenbrook Line

METRONET Overview
21.3km line with stations at Morley, Noranda, Malaga,
Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook

Ashby High Capacity Signalling

Upgrades to the rail network’s signalling and control
Joondalup systems to allow more trains to run more often
METRONET vision: A well connected Perth with
more transport, housing and employment choices. Ellenbrook
Caledonian Avenue
Level crossing removal
As the single largest investment in public transport that Perth has seen,
METRONET is a job-creating program that will positively change how people New Midland Station
live and travel in Perth. Stirling Morley The new station, in a new location, to better integrate
and connect the area
METRONET is a catalyst to transforming new stations to desirable places
for investment in housing, jobs and services for growing communities. With New Bayswater Station
approximately 72 kilometres of new passenger rail and up to 22 new stations, Perth Major station upgrade
removingninelevelrossings
c nd
a sta
F tionprecinctsplannedLinfluencing
development of more than 8,000 hectares of land. Forrestfield-Airport Link
A key consideration for METRONET is what people need for work, living and 8.5km line with stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central
Fremantle and High Wycombe, as well as upgrades at
recreation within these future urban centres with stations at their heart. Claremont Station to support the new line.
METRONET:
Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing
• Supports economic growth with • Plans for Perth’s future growth Removal Project
better connected businesses and by making the best use of our Elevated rail solution to remove level crossings at
greater access to jobs. resources and funding. Mint Street, Oats streets, Welshpool Road,
Hamilton Street and Wharf Street
• Delivers infrastructure that • Leads a cultural shift in the way
promotes easy and accessible travel government, private sector and
and lifestyle options. industry work together to achieve Byford Denny Avenue
• Creates communities that have a integrated land use and transport Level crossing removal
sense of belonging and support solutions for the future of Perth. Rockingham
Perth’s growth and prosperity. Byford Rail Extension
Mundijong Extending the Armadale Line to Byford

Thornlie-Cockburn Link
First east-west connection with stations at
Nicholson and Ranford roads in Canning Vale
METRONET
will transform WA-made Railcars
246 new C-series railcars manufactured locally
Perth through
an expanded Karnup Station
rail network that Nambeelup Future station on the Mandurah Line

connects our Lakelands Station

communities. New station on the Mandurah Line

Mandurah Station Multi-Storey Car Park

Increasing passenger parking

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 Delivering METRONET METRONET METRONET
LEAD AGENCY
(METRONET OVERSIGHT)

BUSINESS CASE
PROJECT DEFINITION PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY
• LONG LIST OPTION ASSESSMENT
• DETAILING OF PREFERRED OPTION • CONTRACT PROCUREMENT
• SHORT LIST OPTION ASSESSMENT
is
TENORM fully
a integratedteamofoffiers
c drawnfromross
ca governmenttoplan • PREFERRED OPTION ASSESSMENT
• DETAILED COST ESTIMATION • INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY
• CONCEPT DESIGN • COMPLETION ~ 5 YEARS
and design projects up to the investment decision. After this, the projects are delivered • ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
by a METRONET Lead Agency (MLA), with METRONET guiding and monitoring the
project’s implementation. METRONET continues to provide support and advice based
on lessons learned, program-wide or government policies and guidelines in areas of PRECINCT EVALUATION PRECINCT BUSINESS CASE PRECINCT DELIVERY
sustainability such as climate, waste, water and resilience. • STATION PRECINCT ANALYSIS • ºUYPRELIMN S«SINE E • STATUTORY FRAMEWORK
• CONCEPT PLANNING • ºUFINL «SSINE E • SERVICING / SALES / DEVELOPMENT
• PROJECT INITIATION REPORT • FUNDIGSºMIONS • COMPLETION 30+ YEARS

Transport Infrastructure Delivery

The delivery of transport infrastructure includes stations, platforms, rail tracks and METRONET / LEAD AGENCY LEAD AGENCY / METRONET
LEAD AGENCY
systems, as well as Day 1 infrastructure, which is undertaken by the METRONET Lead (METRONET OVERSIGHT)
Agencies (MLA): Public Transport Authority (PTA); Department of Transport (DOT);
nd
a theecffiO ofjor
aM raT nsportnfra
I structureelivery
D lOmDITM Figure 1: METRONET and METRONET Lead Agency (MLA) Roles.
Depending on the surrounding typology of the 22 stations, several stations will target
reen
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b ratingswiththereen
G ºuilding«ouncil
of Australia. Several projects will target an Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Design Review
sustainability rating for the wider rail infrastructure.
he
T ecffiO ofovernment
G rchitect
(OGA) has an important role in
Station Precincts Delivery advising on design quality across
METRONET’s transport infrastructure
sta
TENORM tionprecinctsre
a roa
b dlydefinedsa thewalkale
b tcac hmentlaroundone
and station precincts. The OGA’s
kilometre) from the new and upgraded stations delivered under METRONET. The process
independent advice and design
for planning and delivery of these station precincts is more complex, with development
reviews assess the quality and
expected to occur over time (30+ years).
performance of stations, their
Delivery responsibility is shared across multiple government agencies, local governments settings and how mixed-use precincts
and the private sector, which will require a high level of coordination to achieve are established, considered and
successful outcomes. Key state agencies that will play lead roles in the detailed implemented through planning and
planning and delivery of METRONET station precincts include: the Western Australian delivery of projects.
Planning Commission (WAPC), Department of Planning; Lands and Heritage (DPLH);
DevelopmentWA; and Department of Communities (DoC).

METRONET station precincts provide a great opportunity to plan for, and deliver,
connected, vibrant and resilient communities. These opportunities for best-practice
development include:

• Considering accessibility and creating safe and socially inclusive places;

• Connections to public transport, alternative transport modes and active transport;
• Healthy and positive places for people to live and work, creating new local
employment opportunities;
• nergy
E effiient
c nd
a lowrbac onommunities
c meetingthespira
a tiontoeb netzero
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050; and
• Consideration of environment and ecosystems in planning and design, such as reduced
wasteLnd
a waterwiselandscpeda rea
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a ushfi
b reresilientwithnativespecies
that are biodiverse.

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 Sustainability Commitment Learning Legacy
Sharing METRONET’s lessons learned will support future large
infrastructure projects in Western Australia with their own
sustainability journey.
SUPPORTING PERTH’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE METRONET aims to collect and share these lessons learned
across industry by participating in external events and providing
METRONET aims to create a sustainable legacy for Perth through the planning, case studies to other government agencies. This is a key part
design, procurement, and construction of transport infrastructure, stations and of the Sustainability Strategy which we look forward to sharing
precincts. For METRONET, sustainability is the alignment of environmental, social and over the coming years.
economic principles, to ensure ‘development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’
lºruntlandLmHI

It is expected that Perth’s population will increase to 3.5 million people by 2050
(Planning for Future Perth - Perth and Peel@3.5million), and it is essential that
this growth is supported by sustainable development. The Sustainability Strategy
translates these high-level principles into designs that adhere to independent
sustainaility
lGº«mreen
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schemesincludingthereen
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aR People & Place
The Sustainability Strategy is aligned with these tools, and broader international Deliver adaptable, accessible
initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and connected places
and 100 Resilient Cities led by the Rockefeller Foundation. In 2020, Western Australia for people
released its Climate Policywhichdetailsfra
a meworktohieve
ca netzeroGH
emissions by 2050, and the State Electric Vehicle Strategy 2020 which sets a path for
transitioningtozeroemissionvehiclesTosupportthesestrategiesLwill
TENOR M
install solar photovoltaics and electric vehicle charge points across the program.
Equitable Liveable

Through the sustainability commitment, METRONET is delivering:

• Stations connected with the broader • esourc

R eeffiient
c designsthatevaluate Sustainable
precinct that are safe and accessible; whole-of-life costs and life cycle
• Transparent and accountable impacts related to materials, water

Economy Environment
governance through reporting, and energy;
public consultation and stakeholder • Local procurement of services and
engagement; materials, and use of sustainably
Support equitable Viable Conserve and protect
• Infrastructure, stations and precincts ertifi
c edmaterialsN
that are resilient and adapted to climate • Support workforce training and economic development natural ecosystems and
change; apprenticeships and local employment opportunities resources
• Landscaped areas that are biodiverse opportunities that are diverse and
and incorporate water sensitive urban inclusive, and;
design; • Outcomes which support communities
• Vegetation retention where possible that are equitable and diverse where
and achieve no net loss in vegetated people want to work and live.
footprint;
GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES
Partnerships l Accountability l Engagement l Transparency

Figure 2: The alignment of the social, economic and

environmental principles of sustainability.

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 The strategy provides
expert guidance to
METRONET projects,
Sustainability delivery agencies and
delivery contractors.
Strategy Overview
The METRONET Sustainability Strategy aims to ensure that
sustainability is considered and embedded consistently across
the METRONET program. It builds upon and replaces the
METRONET Sustainability Strategye

The strategy provides direction to METRONET projects,

METRONET lead agencies and delivery contractors, sets
expectations for how sustainability is transferred into practice
ross
ca sYTENORM differentphasesnd
a omponents
c

he
T strategywilleb monitoredLreviewednd
a updatedtoreflect
changes or evolving delivery needs as the program of works
progresses, to ensure continued relevance based on government
and industry priorities and program needs.

The strategy interfaces with other key METRONET strategies and

guidelines, including:

• naG rlaºiddilMorigina
b TENOR lnga
E gementtra
S tegym
• METRONET Public Art Strategy
• METRONET Station Precinct Gateway

naG rlaºiddiorigina
b l Sustainability Public Art
Engagement Strategy Strategy Strategy

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 State policies

Sustainability Strategy
and plans
METRONET Vision and Objectives
Sustainability
certification
schemes

Strategy Hierarchy and Structure METRONET Strategic Framework Stakeholder

engagement
METRONET STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK – the themes, objectives, targets
and outcomes that all projects will be measured against at program level. Whole of program strategic initiatives

WHOLE-OF-PROGRAM STRATEGIC INITIATIVES – to support the Program Sustainability Action Plan

METRONET projects in delivering against the METRONET sustainability

PLANNING
METRONET
objectives.
Reporting Framework
METRONET PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN – outlines how
METRONET will achieve the strategic framework including roles and
responsibilities, reporting, tasks and deliverables.

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLANS - provides details on how TRANSPORT STATION

INFRASTRUCTURE PRECINCTS
METRONET lead agencies and contractors will deliver the strategic
framework by identifying roles and responsibilities, tasks and deliverables,
ISC and Green Star alignment.
Project Sustainability Project Sustainability
Action Plan Action Plan
A REPORTING FRAMEWORK - quarterly and annual reporting for
METRONET to demonstrate progress towards achieving the METRONET Tasks and deliverables Tasks and deliverables
sustainability objectives.
Handover to METRONET Lead Agency

Project Sustainability

METRONET LEAD
Local Government /

AGENCY (MLA)
Action Plan Development WA / Private
developers

PROJECT DELIVERY
Tasks and deliverables

Procurement

CONTRACTOR
Tasks and deliverables
Project Sustainability
Management Plan
International Sustainability Council
and Green Star scorecards

Figure 3: An overview of the strategic framework, structure and hierarchy.

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 Sustainability Strategic
Framework
Sustainability Themes
haTENORM sidentifiedtenkeysustainaility
b themesrelated
to the people and place (social) (red), environmental (yellow)
and economic (blue) principles of the program. These have
een
b identifiednd a developedsed
ab onthestrategiclignment
a
to state, national and international policies and plans, and
stakeholder consultation (see Appendix 1).

Governance esourc
R eienc
cffiE y

Connectivity, Amenity
Energy & Carbon
& Liveability

Resilience & Procurement & Supply

Adaptability Chain

Environmental Values
Workforce
ºiodiversity

Water Viable Communities

Objectives, Targets and Outcomes

Objectives, targets and outcomes are linked to each
theme with alignment to the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Many are applicable to
transport infrastructure, stations and precincts. However, it
is noted where it is applicable to only one or another.

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 People and Place (Social)
THEME OBJECTIVE TARGETS OUTCOMES

Provide leadership, • Projects target Green Star rating 4 or above for • Environmentally sustainable design (ESD) is applied and incorporated for all new
best practice, new stations and ISC silver or above for transport METRONET stations and buildings.
transparency and infrastructure (see appendix 2). • Stations and transport infrastructure projects are future-proofed, healthier environments
accountability in • Report publicly on sustainability performance and audit with lower energy, water and material related emissions achieved through Green Star and
collaboration with projects annually. ISC ratings.
key stakeholders • Engage with key stakeholders and community to inform • rojec
P tsproducennua
a lsustainaility
b reportsnd
a lose
c outnoneconformanceidentified
and partners. and guide. through sustainability audits.
• Proactively release public materials and communications. • METRONET provides a platform for governance, transparency, accountability and
• Projects to report quarterly against strategy targets. knowledge sharing across government departments and projects.
GOVERNANCE
• Environmental, social and economic opportunities for the METRONET program are
formally captured, tracked and where high value adopted across delivery phases by
METRONET, MLA and contractors.

Station and precinct • he

T projectwillintegratewaa yfindingndior a station • Present and future infrastructure needs are considered in design, including active transport
designs are safe access strategy into planning and design. modes such as walking and cycling, station/bus access and car parking areas to support
and accessible • Final place plans and METRONET precinct planning changing transport mode options and technology (i.e. electric vehicles, autonomous
responding incorporatethesustainailityL
b naG rlaºiddind
a publicrt
a vehicles, e-scooters and/or car-sharing modes).
appropriately strategies appropriate to local context and identity. • Station and precinct designs promote a safe and accessible environment for users.
to sustainability, • Precinct planning and stations include accessible design • Design of new facilities incorporates initiatives to promote the health and wellbeing of
cultural heritage and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design future occupants/users.
CONNECTIVITY and public art. (CPTED) principles by undertaking assessments. • laP ema
c kingM«ulturalnda environmentalontext
c isidentifiednd
a pplied
a indesignof
AMENITY & • Stations and precincts include provision for electric public realm infrastructure, buildings and public art within a precinct.
vehicle charging. • Public Space: Management of environmental values across the precinct will align with
LIVEABILITY
• rbU na heatislandeffectisminimisedwithhard opportunities for community amenity and well-being and provision of public open space.
landscaping materials selected with an average • Stations, buildings and surrounding precinct areas are universally accessible.
reaola S reflR ectancendex
I V • rbU na heatislandeffectisssessed
a nd
a mitigatedinstationsnd
a precinctstomaximise
community amenity and wellbeing.

Ensure climate • Undertake a climate change vulnerability assessment for • Deliver a diversity of dwelling types and an increase in the number of homes that are
change impacts and precinct planning, stations and transport infrastructure fforda
a le b includingsocialhousingwithinsta TENORTEM tionprecincts
broader resilience with recommended adaptations/mitigations • Resilience is formally evaluated for station precincts and transport infrastructure, to assess,
risk is integrated implementedforidentifiedhighLveryhighrisks understand and mitigate key short-term shocks and long-term stresses that may impact
into design, with • Undertake a risk resilience assessment for precinct the success and the delivery of strong and connected communities.
impacts mitigated planning, stations and transport infrastructure with • nfra
I structureMhe
T locla infrastructureontext
c isidentifiedinprecinctplanningnd
a a
where feasible. recommended adaptations/mitigations implemented for formal engineering assessment is undertaken in early design to identify opportunities for
RESILIENCE & identifiedhighLveryhighrisks electric, automated and shared vehicle infrastructure.
ADAPTABILITY • Climate change risks are formally evaluated for station precincts and transport
infrastructure, to assess, understand and mitigate risks that may impact on the success and
the delivery of infrastructure.

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 Environment
THEME OBJECTIVE TARGETS OUTCOMES

Vegetation clearing • Native vegetation retention is prioritised. Where impacts • Projects have considered LGA and DPLH guidance regarding urban forest strategies and
and urban heat re
a unavoidaleL
b im
a tominimiseLrehailita
b teoroffset implemented complementary initiatives to reduce tree loss, and where possible contribute to
islandeffectis impacts to native vegetation. neteb
a enefitlincreasemintreenopy
ac over
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a s
minimised with • he
T landscping
a includesdiversity
a ofspeciesnd
a VIL • A landscape architect/designer involved early at project concept design to support
drought tolerant are drought tolerant and/or indigenous plants. realisation of good landscape design and opportunities for community amenity, lower
species used in • tleastLvegetationnopy ac over
c oftheproject maintenance costs, environmental values, green infrastructure and WSUD.
landscaping. footprint, or LGA target where higher. • Spatially capture cleared areas of native vegetation.
• Linear infrastructure includes drought tolerant, low maintenance species.
ENVIRONMENT • ndsc
aL pe a designplansintegratend a enhanceiodiversityL
b treenopy
ac overa
c geLre
fi risk
VALUES & resilience and WSUD.
BIODIVERSITY

ter
a W effiienc
c y • VLwholeeofelifedirectwaterusesavinggaa instlife • The water management system/s and design response/s for transport infrastructure and
nd
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fi cycle assessment (LCA) baseline. precinctsincorporatesppropria
a teprotectionfromooding
fl nd
a inundationNonsidera
c tion
water source is • Appropriate Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) of safety, amenity and serviceability; and minimisation of any adverse impacts to the
maximised on all measures are integrated into planning and design of surrounding environment and water resources.
projects. stations, precincts and transport infrastructure including • precinctlocla watermanagementstrategyisformalisednd
a refinedthroughoutdelivery
water management systems. and supports the objectives of the Waterwise Perth Action Plan.
• esign
D forzeropotale
b wateruseeyond
b estalishment
b • recP inctplanningidentifiesthelocla infrastructureontext
c nd
a forma
a lengineering
at stations, and minimal irrigation beyond establishment ssessment
a isundertakeninearlydesigntoincorporatewatereffiienc
c yLincludingrainwater
for wider precinct. capture and recycling/re-use systems.
WATER • LCA is integrated with the design process for stations and transport infrastructure during
project planning and reviewed at key design milestones to inform good decision-making.
Key design decisions impacting the LCA and resource footprint of projects are captured in a
project design decision register.
• ter
a W effiient
c xtures
fi incorporatedinstationdesign
• Water metering/sub-metering and monitoring systems are implemented in station/facility
design.

Life cycle impacts • VLwholeeofelifemateriallGmGH savingsgaa inst«L • ste

a W quantitiesnd a landfilldiversionre
a ura
c a telypturedL
ac traked
c nd
a reportedduring
and whole-of- baseline. project construction. A resource construction material register and program is utilised by
life costing are • VLrecycledontent
c targetross
ca keymaterials projects.
implemented to (concrete, aggregate, steel, asphalt) during construction. • Recycled products and alternatives are used where viable, instead of virgin materials.
improve resource • VFLinertspoildivertedfromlandfillduring • recP inctplanningidentifiesthelocla infrastructureontext
c nd
a forma
a lengineering
effiienc
c ynd
a construction. assessment is undertaken in early design to incorporate waste management and recycling
support the WA • VLonstruc
c tionnd
a demolitionwastestreams services, aligned to LGA operations, including community-scale organic waste composting.
RESOURCE waste strategy divertedfromlandfill • An LCA is integrated with the design process for stations and transport infrastructure during
EFFICIENCY towards a more • VHL
F offiec wastedivertedfromlandfillduring project planning and reviewed at key design milestones to inform good decision-making.
circular economy. construction. Key design decisions impacting on the LCA and the resource footprint of projects are
captured in a project design decision register.
• Whole-of-life cost savings for operations and maintenance are prioritised.

In line with the • VLwholeeofelifeenergylGmGH savingsgaa inst«L • GHG emissions are assessed for transport infrastructure projects, commencing in business
State Government’s baseline. case development and throughout design.
Climate Policy to • Transport infrastructure and precincts have an emissions • rec
P inctplanningidentifiesthelocla infrastructureontext c nd
a forma
a lengineering
hieve
ca netzero reduction plan/strategy to support the State Government ssessment
a isundertakeninearlydesigntoincorporateenergyeffiienc c ynd
a rbac on
GHG emissions Climate Policytohieve
ca netzeroemissionsforestern
W reduction measures, considering renewables and local scale generation and storage
by 2050, energy Australia by 2050. technologies as part of developments.
effiienc
c ynd
a • Install rooftop solar at bus and rail stations to support • nergy
E effiienc
c yopportunitiesre a ssessed
a yb transportprojectsnd
a viale b reduction
carbon reduction the State Government Climate Policy action. initiatives implemented in both design response and construction practice/methodology.
initiatives will be • Feasible renewable energy technologies are incorporated in station/facility design.
ENERGY & CARBON implemented. • Energy and water metering/sub-metering and monitoring systems are implemented in
station/facility design.
• An LCA is integrated with the design process for projects during planning and reviewed
at key design milestones to inform good decision-making. Key design decisions impacting
the LCA and the embodied energy footprint of projects materials are captured in a project
design decision register.

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 Economy
THEME OBJECTIVE TARGETS OUTCOMES

Provide economic • Stations and transport projects will develop sustainable • Contractors develop and implement a sustainable procurement strategy to manage
opportunities procurement strategies and plans. sub-contractors and suppliers, and improve sustainability outcomes through high impact
through • VFLlocla ontent
c fornewraTENORilc
M rsa suppliers and materials.
procurement for • Comply with Western Australian Industry Participation • Local employment and manufacturing within Western Australia are expanded and
local and Aboriginal Strategy (WAIPS) local employment and local supply promoted.
businesses. chain plan. • Environmental Performance Declarations (EPDs) are obtained for key materials.
• hieve
c naG rlaºidditra
S tegytargets • rogra
P mforthendorsement
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ac lP«m
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PROCUREMENT
«ouncillF«m
S ertifi
c ed
& SUPPLY • Preference is given to steel procured from a supplier accredited to the Environmental
CHAINS Sustainability Charter of the Australian Steel Institute (ASI).

Implementation of • Lsafetyinductiontrainingofpersonnelonll a • Development of a newly trained workforce with experience working on construction of
a ‘Everyone Home METRONET projects. METRONET projects.
Safe, Every Day’ • Ltraininginil aR TP fety
aS warenessross
ca • Safety conscious workforce that considers the safety of themselves and everyone else.
approach across METRONET program. • Promoting young people and women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering
all METRONET • VL F pprentic
a esortraineesLincludingstudentsfromthe and maths (STEM).
transport METRONET Trade Training Centre. • METRONET supports a more diverse and inclusive workforce with active health and
infrastructure • Projects implement health, diversity and well-being plans well-being programs.
projects through for their workforce. • supports
TENORTEM therea
c tionofjobswithtransferrale
b skillsenefi
b ia
c lfor
training and • inimum
M Lfemaleworkforceparticipationross
ca the longer term employment.
workforce program.
development
WORKFORCE programs and
promotion of health,
safety and diversity
within the workforce.

Support precinct • Stakeholder management plans in place for each project. • Key risks and opportunities for precinct economic activation are considered in resilience
economic activation • Community consultation is undertaken for METRONET assessments, with actions assigned to delivery stakeholders for implementation.
nd
a fforda
a le b projects. • Precinct scale strategies are developed to attract a range of businesses and services that
housing choices; • ncI reasevaa ilale
b nd
a fforda
a le b housinginTENOR M support local employment.
undertake station precincts to support a State Government target • Stakeholder and community priorities are understood early, with a stakeholder and
stakeholder and of increasing the number of transit orientated homes by community engagement plan developed in planning and implemented across delivery.
community informed L
FE yb ompa
c redtoI • The stakeholder and community engagement plan provides opportunity for the
VIABLE decision-making. community in precinct planning and design.
COMMUNITIES • The community is consulted on their values and priorities for a precinct area, with values
considered in precinct design and delivery.

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 Strategy Implementation
Sustainability Action Plans
METRONET will develop a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) for each project
that details the tasks and deliverables the project must achieve to support the
METRONET Sustainability Strategy. These tasks and deliverables will be tracked
through a program wide SAP and action trackers in collaboration with the
METRONET lead agencies.

Each project must use this plan and other supporting documents to produce
their own Sustainability Management Plan detailing how they will complete
these tasks and deliverables, including resourcing, responsibilities, reporting
commitments, and third-party ratings such as Green Star and Infrastructure
Sustainability Council where applicable (see Appendix 2).

Whole-of-Program Strategic Initiatives

To support the delivery of sustainable outcomes across METRONET
projectsLkeystrategicinitiativeshaveeen
b identifiedfordeliveryor
coordination by METRONET. These are linked to relevant themes,
objectives and targets in the sustainability framework.

The initiatives add value by building knowledge to help decision-

making, enhancing collaboration and providing more guidance
nd
a definitionontechnicla spec
a tsofsustainaility
b for
METRONET projects.

These initiatives form part of the implementation framework

and plan led by METRONET. They have been selected based
on stakeholder engagement of the issues most material to
where
TL ENORTM ithasthepowertoinfluencend
a improve
outcomes across projects.

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 Program Strategic Initiatives
To support the delivery of sustainable outcomes across METRONET projects, key strategic INITIATIVE #5 Workforce Evaluation
initiativeshaveeen
b identifiedfordeliveryoroordina
c tionyb ta TENOR M theprogramlevel Theme Alignment: Workforce
These are linked to relevant themes, objectives and targets in the sustainability framework.
METRONET will support and promote the TAFE METRONET Trade Training Centre to:

• Improve workforce skills, capacity and delivery of workforce training.

INITIATIVE #1 Leadership – Sustainability Reference Group
• Increase workforce diversity.
Theme Alignment: Governance
• Support workforce health and wellbeing.
METRONET coordinates a quarterly Sustainability Reference Group. The group includes Where there are opportunities to provide work experience for students within METRONET
representatives from across government and industry, including the lead agencies responsible or MLAs, these will be facilitated in partnership with projects. Where there are opportunities
for transport infrastructure and precincts planning. for cross government collaboration to support workforce training these will be pursued.
The focus of the group is to assess and provide independent advice on METRONET sustainability
opportunities and performance. The group also facilitates the sharing of industry wide learnings
across METRONET projects and informs consideration of any relevant program targets. INITIATIVE #6 Transport Infrastructure and Station Precinct Resilience
Assessment Framework
Theme Alignment: Resilience and Adaptability
INITIATIVE #2 Climate Change Network Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
A framework will be shared by METRONET for transport infrastructure and precinct
Theme Alignment: Resilience and Adaptability
resilience risk assessments. The assessment framework will draw on the 100 Resilient Cities
vulneraility
b ssessment
a ofnaturalhazardsssoc
a iatedwithlima
c tehac ngehaseen
b City Resilience Frameworklesilient R «itiesmLtoidentifythekeyshortetermshocks
deliveredfortransportinfrastructurend a stationsLnd
a ndings
fi expandedtoprecinctsreas nd
a longetermstressesonsidered
c signifint
ac forprojec
TENOR M tshe
T framework
of key vulnerability will be further assessed to understand risks, existing controls and potential willprovidetherst
fi ssessment
a stepsnd
a review
a processforsLLM sG L orprivate
further controls required (i.e. adaptation options). The assessment also recommends suitable developers undertaking resilience risk assessments as part of delivery.
mitigations for METRONET related to climate change adaptation.
The assessment has been shared with METRONET projects and precinct planners to support
INITIATIVE #7 Landscape Design Guideline
project decision-making and feedback into design development.
Theme Alignment: Environmental Values & Biodiversity; Connectivity,
Amenity & Liveability
INITIATIVE #3 Community Outreach for STEM ndsc
aL pe
a designnac provideenefi
b tsross
ca severalsocialnd
a environmentalrea
a sL
Theme Alignment: Viable Communities including place making, amenity, urban ecology and biodiversity and water sensitive urban
design (WSUD).
Using expertise across the program, METRONET will support community outreach activities to
support student engagement in science, technology, education and maths (STEM) education. To support consistent outcomes across METRONET projects and precincts, a Landscape
esign
D uide
G willeb developedthathighlightspecifilac ndscpe
a designobjectivesnd
a
The STEM engagement program will be supported by the sustainability, stakeholder and design criteria. The guide will help with interpretation of designs that balance sustainability
community engagement teams at METRONET in partnership with project teams. with maintainability, safety and access.

INITIATIVE #4 Waste and Materials INITIATIVE #8 Water Sensitive Urban Design

Theme Alignment: Resource Efficiency Theme Alignment: Water
To support implementation of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 In supporting the Waterwise Perth Action Plan, METRONET is collaborating with
METRONET will identify and share: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and the Public Transport
• Projected waste streams and expected magnitude of quantities across the program. Authority (PTA) to embed waterwise outcomes, including WSUD principles and
• Available waste derived materials, alternatives to basic raw materials and recycled products approaches, into the planning, design and implementation of METRONET transport
available in the Western Australian market. infrastructure, stations and station precincts.
• Product schemes and market incentives available in the Western Australian market to ‘A guide to water sensitive urban design for public transport infrastructure in Western
support use of waste derived and recycled materials. Australia 2021’, has been developed by METRONET, DWER and PTA in consultation with
• teria
aM lspecifitions
ac linparticularforthemTP toidentifypotentialopportunitiesforthe Water Corporation and Main Roads WA. The guide intends to embed WSUD on public
use of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and recycled products. transport infrastructure projects through planning, design, construction and operation. It
• International examples of successful use and performance of C&D wastes and recycled providesna explanationofdifferentpproa
aDUS W hes
c investigatedfortheirsuitaility
b for
products on infrastructure projects (in particular rail projects). public transport infrastructure.
• Methods to encourage good waste management through procurement and supply chain
management.
• Practical targets for METRONET to support the use of C&D waste and recycled products.

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 METRONET will
Strategy Reporting,
establish a sustainability Evaluation and Review
reporting framework
to demonstrate REPORTING FRAMEWORK Annual Sustainability Reporting
sustainable program METRONET projects are required to
outcomes and progress All METRONET projects are required to provide inputs for METRONET annual
report on sustainability performance across sustainability reporting. The responsibility
against the METRONET planning and delivery. The METRONET for the report inputs depend on the
sustainability objectives. Sustainability Reporting Framework has project delivery phase. The METRONET
been developed to demonstrate progress sustainability team will aggregate project
towards: reporting into the whole-of-program
METRONET Annual Strategy Review, which
• The METRONET sustainability objectives
will be publicly available.
and targets.
• The sustainability vision and themes set Projects may request individual project
out in Perth and Peel@3.5million. reports be made publicly available.
• The United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals, highlighting
the contribution of the program to Key Performance Indicators
addressing global challenges. Aligned to the METRONET sustainability
themes, objectives and targets, key
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) performanceindictors
a haveeen
b defined
Standards will also guide the development and tracked by METRONET to support
of reporting templates and requirements performance evaluation and review of the
for METRONET. The GRI Standards strategy.
are global standards for sustainability
reporting and for reporting on economic,
environmental and social impacts. Annual Performance Review
The METRONET Sustainability Strategy
Quarterly Sustainability team will coordinate an annual review
of program sustainability performance
Reporting against the strategy, and present this to the
METRONET projects are required to Sustainability Reference Group.
reportquarterlyondefinedsustainaility
b
metrics. This information are collated by Annual performance reviews will
the METRONET sustainability team to specifilly
ac ssessM
a
inform sustainability reporting. Quarterly
• Progress against METRONET’s
sustainability reporting also assists with
sustainability objectives and targets.
the monitoring and management of
• Key achievements for the year.
METRONET project performance.
• Sharing the METRONET Program
Strategies Review.
• Key lessons learned and areas for
improvement.

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 Appendix 1: Strategic
Alignment
The METRONET Sustainability Strategy is informed and supported by relevant Planning for Future Perth - Perth and Peel@3.5million
stakeholder engagement and the following international frameworks, government
policies and complementary initiatives: The Perth and Peel@3.5milliondefineshowerth P willommoda
ca temillion
F
people by 2050. The framework provides guidance to state government agencies,
local government and the development sector for land and infrastructure planning
State Government Policies and Plans forthenextyearsLincludingsta
TENORM tionprecinctslDmLHP
• Perth and Peel@3.5million (WAPC, 2018a)
• Perth and Peel@3.5million - Transport Network (DoT, MRWA, PTA, Perth and Peel@3.5million VISION
WAPC, 2018)
• Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (and supporting “The vision for Perth and Peel is very clear – a great, connected city that is globally
tion
c laP nmlWste
a uthoritym competitive and technologically advanced; that is sustainable, resilient and
• Waterwise Perth Action PlanlDmLREW respects its natural assets and heritage; that maximises the use of new and existing
• Western Australian Climate Policy (2020) infrastructure; that offers a mix of housing and lifestyle choices; and that respects
• State Electric Vehicle Strategy for Western Australia (2020) and acknowledges the regions’ sensitive natural environments and their respective
• State Planning Policy 7 Design of the Built Environmentlm ecosystems” (WAPC 2018a).
• State Planning Policy 7.2 Precinct Design Guidelines (2020)
• Liveable Neighbourhoods Update 02lW«LP m WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE POLICY - A PLAN TO
• Better Urban Forest Planning (WAPC, 2018c) POSITION WESTERN AUSTRALIA FOR A PROSPEROUS AND
• State Planning Policy 2.9 Water Resources and Better Urban Water
Management (WAPC, 2008)
RESILIENT LOW-CARBON FUTURE.
• Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) (2020) The Western Australian Climate Policy, released in November 2020, establishes a
• Government Building Training Policy 2.0 (Department of Training and frameworktohieve
ca netzeroemissions
GH yb tI F drawstogethersuite
a
Workforce Development, 2016) of climate change actions underway and sets out new commitments to transition
• Drainage for Liveability Guidance NoteslWter
a «orporationLm Western Australia to a prosperous and resilient low‑carbon future.
• Western Australian Bike Network Plan (Department of Transport, 2017)
• Infrastructure Western Australia (2021), Foundations for a Stronger METRONET forms part of this commitment to create lower-carbon transport, to
Tomorrow State Infrastructure Strategy - Draft offerpeoplelterna
a tivend
a sustainale
b travelhoic
c essupportingmorediversend
a
• Managing Perth’s Gnangara groundwater system compact communities around transport nodes.
• Native vegetation reform

National Policies and Initiatives

• National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy
(Australian Government, 2015)
• Green Building Council of Australia, Design and As-Built V1.2, and Buildings V1
• Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia V2.0 and V2.1

International Initiatives
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• The 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) initiative
The most relevant policies and initiatives are outlined in more detail overleaf
to provide context to the strategy.

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 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all
United Nations (UN) Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint
for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.

At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are
an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing -
in a global partnership. They recognise that ending poverty and other
deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health
and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while
tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests.

As a government led project, METRONET has aligned its targets and

objectives with the relevant sustainable development goals indicated by
the UN icons.

100 Resilient Cities

The 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) initiative has been pioneered by the
Rockefeller Foundation to help cities become more resilient to physical,
socialnd
a economichac llengeshe
T «R definesurbna resiliencesMa

‘The capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses and

systems within a city to survive, adapt, and grow no matter what kinds
of chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience,’ (100 Resilient
Cities 2019).

The concept aims to consider a city as a system, improving both

development opportunity and community well-being by strengthening
the underlying fabric. Stresses are those slower moving occurrences
thatnac impatc functionalitysuchsa highunemploymentorineffiient
c
transport systems. Shocks are sudden events that have an impact such
sa ushfi
b reLoods
fl ordiseaseoutbreakl 100 Resilient Cities 2019).

The METRONET station precincts will develop over time (30+ years)
to provide desirable places for housing investment, jobs and services.
Development responsibility will be shared across multiple government
agencies. Considering resilience for station precincts and transport
infrastructure from early planning is a perfect opportunity to
support successful development and to provide for good community
connectedness, health and well-being.

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 Appendix 2:
Sustainability Assessments
Integrated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Green Star
A key component of the strategy’s transport infrastructure strategic framework is reen
G taS risna independentsustainaility
b ertifi
c tion
ac schemeofferedyb thereen
G
the implementation of an integrated LCA approach. LCA modelling will consider in ºuilding«ouncilofustralialGº«mheT reen
G taS rschemel Green Star - Railway
design the energy, water and materials impacts of projects. Stations v1.1) must be used by METRONET transport infrastructure projects to support
sustainable station outcomes across design and construction phases.
LCA modelling will occur for projects from reference design and be reviewed and
revisited as the design develops. This will support design decision-making against a The target rating depends on the precinct typology. For example, a town centre will
lea
c runderstandingofenergyLwaternd
a materialsimpatsib
c enefitsnd
a wholeeofe target a 4-star rating; and a city centre, strategic centre, or specialised centre will
life cost implications. targetesta
Fa rratingtleastve
fi sta
TENORM tionswilltargetreen
G a taS rrating

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T º«
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a
Independent Sustainability Certification Schemes stations that exist within a system or network to certify a group of projects that share
uring
D thestrategyYsdevelopmentLraa ngeofsustainaility
b ertifi
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ac schemes similarfeaturesolume
V verifition
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b ommon
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haveeen
b onsidered
c hirdepa
T rtyertifi
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ac schemesre
a designedtoprovidena to be assessed once and applied to future individual projects to achieve a rating.
independent assessment of sustainability performance.

METRONET as an integrated transport and land use program has many components
nd
a nosinglesustainaility
b ertifi
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ac schemeisonsidered
c todequa
a telyover
c
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c oftheprogramhe T followingertifi
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ac schemeslTale
b mwere METRONET Assessed Precinct Typology
identifiedtolign
a tosYTENOR M omponents
c
City Centre;
Neighbourhood
Strategic Centre;
Town Centre Centre; Transit
Specialised
Program Component Third Party / Sustainability Certification Scheme Node
Centre

Transport Green Star

ISC (Infrastructure Sustainability Council / IS-Rating 5 Star f( ormal) 4 Star f( ormal) No formal rating
infrastructure – Rating Level
ToollPlanningNesign
D seºuiltm
whole of project
Preliminary Preliminary Preliminary
Transport º«
G lGreenºuilding«ouncilofustraliami Deliverable Station Station Station
infrastructure – Green Star Railway Stations Rating Tool (Volume – Reference Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability
stations pproahLc esign
D seºuiltm Design Assessment Assessment Assessment
Report Report Report
º«
G lGreenºuilding«ouncilofustraliamireen
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Star Communities Rating Tool; Green Star Green Star
Sustainability
Deliverable – D ‘ esign’ D ‘ esign’
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O laP netivingN
L Performance
Detailed Design ertifi
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ac from ertifi
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ac from
Report
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) / GBCA GBCA
EnviroDevelopment
Deliverable Green Star A ‘ s- Green Star A ‘ s- Sustainability
Table 1: Third Party Certification Schemes. – Practical ºuiltYertifi
c tion
ac ºuiltYertifi
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ac Performance
Completion from GBCA from GBCA Report

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T thirdepartyertifi
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ac schemesre
a recognisedindustrydefinitionsfor
sustainailityeinepra
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a formaluseofthirdepartyertifi
c tions
ac Table 2: METRONET Station Environmentally Sustainable Design Model.
schemes by METRONET are set out in the strategy.

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