25 June 2026

We’re building West Tarneit Station to better connect the growing suburbs of the west to Melbourne’s CBD.

When the new V/Line station opens later in 2026, it will include a 4-bay bus interchange, parking for up to 400 commuters, and an accessible pedestrian underpass. The new West Tarneit Station will also feature a welcoming and well-lit precinct, with landscaping, seating, separated walking and cycling paths, bike hoops and secure bike storage.

In June, we’ll continue building the station platforms, bus interchange and commuter car park, as well as undertake critical signalling and utilities work.

What we're doing

Throughout June and July, we’ll:

  • Start laying road surfaces and line marking in the bus interchange and car park.
  • Continue installing bus shelters.
  • Start building the cycling and pedestrian pathways connecting to the station precinct.
  • Start installing road signage within the bus interchange and car park.
  • Continue installing permanent fencing around the platforms and station buildings.
  • Start installing station features and furniture including handrails, bins, seats, tactiles and passenger information displays.
  • Start painting the pedestrian underpass.
  • Continue landscaping around the station precinct.
  • Complete all electrical works on the station platforms, lighting poles and CCTV.

What to expect

While we work, you may notice:

  • Low to moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration. We are actively monitoring dust and vibration daily on site and water carts are used across the site to help suppress dust.
  • Construction machinery entering the project site and moving around the project area via Leakes Road, Modesto Drive, Tarneit Road, Odessey Boulevard, Dohertys Road, Davis Road, and the rail corridor access track (from Tarneit Road). Construction vehicles include excavators, rollers, trucks, cranes, drilling rigs and graders.
  • Light towers in the works areas at night. When in use, lighting will be directed away from residential properties.

As part of our safety requirements while working near the rail line, we will use a device that makes a loud ‘bang’ sound as trains approach the worksite, which warns workers a train is approaching. You may notice these loud bangs intermittently during daytime work hours while construction is taking place.

When we’ll work

  • In June and July, there may be day shifts that commence at 6am to allow for concrete pours.
  • From 8pm, Sunday 5 July to 6am, Wednesday 8 July 2026 we’ll work each night to carry out essential signalling works in the rail corridor while trains aren’t running.
  • Coaches will replace trains on sections of the Geelong and Warrnambool lines. Please visit the V/Line website for more information.

At other times, we’ll continue to work:

  • Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm
  • Saturdays, 7am to 1pm (as required)

Where we’ll work

We’ll be working in the project area, near the corner of Leakes and Davis roads, on the north and south sides of the rail line.

Projects in Tarneit delivered by other authorities

A number of other projects, being delivered by other agencies or authorities, are currently in construction within close proximity to the West Tarneit Station site. The Big Build Rail West Tarneit Station team continues to coordinate with relevant parties through construction.

For queries relating to the Peet Ltd development, including the closure of a section of Heartlands Boulevard near Leakes Road from 12 February 2026 and the associated traffic detour (see map below), contact Peet at melbourne@peet.com.au.

For queries relating to the Leakes Road intersection works, contact Wyndham City Council at mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au.

Works near West Tarneit Station precinct

West Tarneit Station works map

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