Robb Jetty Yard
Railway yard in Australia
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Robb Jetty Yard was a railway yard in North Coogee, Western Australia.
Site of Robb Jetty Yard in February 2006 | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Coogee, Western Australia |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Westrail |
| Operator | Westrail |
| History | |
| Opened | October 1970 |
| Closed | December 1992 |
History
Robb Jetty Yard was built as a replacement for the Fremantle Goods Yard. Built on 32 hectares, it had both narrow gauge and standard gauge sidings.[1][2] The first stage opened on 5 October 1970 with the project completed in March 1972.[3][4][5][6]
In November 1985, Robb Jetty Yard closed to all traffic except wool after the closure of South Fremantle Power Station.[7][8] In December 1992 the remaining activities were transferred to Forrestfield and Kwinana after the closure of the Robbs Jetty Abattoir with the track lifted in 1996.[9][10]