Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was in Perth yesterday to formally announce the federal government committing $236 million for the Northbridge Link project. 
The underground construction is estimated to cost about $470 million, with the sitework set to start later this year.
The construction will be commencing in approximately a years time.
The transformation of the the city precinct will include commercial, residential and entertainment opportunities, which would transform the city.
Added will be a waterfront development which will be the greatest transformation of the city of Perth.
This will connect the city with Northbridge and will result in a better integration of rail and bus services.
Mr Rudd said the project would create about 350 job opportunities for the construction and business sectors and attract an additional 600 passengers on the public transport network each day.
Tendering will be concluded later this year and construction due to commence next year.
This is an important contribution to employment as well.
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