Victoria
Perth business claims $250,000 loss from Metronet construction
A Perth business owner says years of Metronet railway construction works have caused losses of a quarter of a million dollars.
A Perth business owner is claiming financial losses of $250,000, attributing the severe downturn to years of disruption caused by the state's Metronet railway construction works.
According to a wire report, the local proprietor has experienced a significant decline in revenue as a direct result of the major public transport infrastructure project. The ongoing construction has reportedly restricted access to the area, suppressing customer numbers and causing long-term financial strain over several years.
The identity of the business owner and the specific sector in which the enterprise operates have not been disclosed in the initial reports. It is also unclear exactly where the affected business is located along the expansive Metronet construction network, which spans multiple rail lines and suburbs across the Perth metropolitan area.
Metronet is the signature public transport initiative of the Western Australian government, representing a major overhaul of the city's passenger rail system. While the government has positioned the project as a vital upgrade for Perth's growing population, this latest claim highlights the challenges faced by local traders operating adjacent to active building zones.
No details have been confirmed regarding whether the business owner has formally lodged a claim for compensation with the state government, or if any financial relief packages are available to those affected by the railway works. Small business advocates have previously pointed to the difficulties of navigating disruption caused by large-scale public infrastructure projects, which can often run for several years.
Watch to see whether the Western Australian government faces further calls to establish a formal compensation scheme for businesses disrupted by the Metronet works.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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