The new Clarkson Station, commissioned by New MetroRail for the Public Transport Authority, was officially opened on 4 October 2004, with the first passenger train leaving the transit station. Masterplanned and designed by Woodhead, the new station includes a 6 bus terminus and interchange, kiosk, bus shelters and landscaping.

The station has been designed for convenient pedestrian, cycle and wheelchair access, with escalators, a lift and kiosk inside the station, constructed from an assemblage of steel, tin and glass. There is a universal taxi stand at the covered entrance plus convenient access to car drop-off and pick-up facilities, as well as Park n Ride bays for 800 vehicles.

The design, with its large span arched entry wall and tower, provides a dynamic frontage and focal point for Somerly Village Centre. The building harmonises with its surrounds, providing a strong landmark element at the end of Ocean Quays Boulevarde with a true village main street statement.

Passenger security is maximised with a fulltime station attendant and closed circuit television coverage. Environmental issues were also considered in the design to maximise protection for passengers from sun, wind and rain. Two public art projects have also been included: a stainless steel tower piece by Stewart Green, and a large terrazzo tile series by Margaret Dillon, which was designed after a community participation session and installed in the station entry walls.

An important aspect of the Clarkson design is that the station precinct represents significant development in land use and transport integration planning strategies. The station ties the convenience of a multi-modal rapid transit system with increased density and activity in a station precinct the first implementation of a shift in transit orientated development in Western Australia.