Getting on with the dig

We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossing on Glenroy Road and building a new Glenroy Station. The level crossing will be removed by lowering the rail line under the road.

We have been busy digging the new 1.2km rail trench with more than 18,000 cubic metres of soil already removed.

In April, buses replaced trains on the Craigieburn Line as we worked 24/7 to replace sections of the track and continued excavation. Thank you for your patience while we completed these works which means we don't need to close the rail line or Glenroy Road again for the rest of the year.

Work on the rail trench, from Lewis Street in the south to Rowan Street in the north, will continue until late 2021.

Over the coming months there will be more activity around the new Glenroy Station as we bring in large concrete beams and planks.

The level crossing will be removed and the new station open in 2022.

Text GLENROY to 0428 581 917 to stay up to date and receive text messages about the project.

Glenroy’s OPEN for business

Glenroy traders are open for business while we continue our works. Find out more in this update about some of the traders in the area and how you can continue to support them.

What’s been happening and where

We’re almost halfway through 2021, and we’ve been achieving great milestones as works continue on the rail trench and new Glenroy Station.

In the first construction blitz of the year, from 6 January to 16 January, we installed the temporary overpass and demolished the station building on Platform 1.

We installed the pedestrian overpass to give passengers access to trains while we excavate the new rail line (Image 5).

We closed Glenroy road for 7 weeks during January and February so we could build the bridge deck that trains will run under once the excavation is complete (Image 6).

From 6 April to 16 April, we worked around the clock to upgrade sections of the rail line, continued piling work and reinforced a major underground water pipe (Image 2).

We renewed 3km of track and installed 4000 new concrete sleepers and 4500 tonnes of ballast in the rail corridor, stretching from Tudor Street south of Glenroy Road to north of Jacana Station (Image 1 and 3).

We excavated 3498 cubic metres of soil and hard basalt rock.

In May, our piling rig completed its last pile and was taken away from site (Image 4). Crews dug 320 piles along the project site between October 2020 and May 2021.

In the coming months, we’ll continue to excavate the rail trench and large trucks will deliver pre-made concrete sections to site for the new Glenroy Station concourse. Parts of the new station buildings will also be delivered to site, and work will start to bring the station precinct to life.

The largest pre-made section, called a ‘Super T’, will be 24m in length and weigh 37 tonnes – which is 6 times heavier than an elephant.

Why we’re removing the level crossing

Improve traffic flow

• 19,000 vehicles travel through the level crossing each weekday.

Slash travel times

• The boom gates can be down for up to 43% of the morning peak.

Improve safety

• Removing the level crossing will significantly improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

A modern station

• A new Glenroy Station will provide modern and safe facilities for the 3,400 people who use the station each day.

Spotlight on Wheatsheaf Road

Located on the eastern side of the rail line, Wheatsheaf Road is home to a diverse range of shops and traders.

If you're searching for that rare spice blend for your mum's homemade curry recipe, try some of the specialty food shops such as Glenroy Spice Mart or Market of Hassoon.

Can't be bothered cooking? You're bound to find something to satisfy your appetite from the range of restaurants offering dine-in and takeaway options. There's classics such as pizza from Snappy's Pizza and Kebab, something new from Bardali Dine Nepalese Cuisine or even gluten free fish and chips from Jim's Seafood and Grill.

Remember the range of specialists too, from the Glenroy Vet Clinic for the needs of your furry friends, to the Glenroy Foot Clinic for when you've been on your feet all day.

For the athletes, Glenroy Sports and Trophies has a variety of sportswear, uniforms and engraved trophies.

Looking for a makeover? Glamour 'n' Beauty Salon offers a range of beauty services and visit Wally's Barber Shop when you're in need of a trim.

With more than 60 businesses, there's a great chance Wheatsheaf Road has something for you.

Go local and support local businesses in Glenroy

We work closely with local businesses to help minimise any impacts and disruptions from our works. We meet regularly with traders ahead of major disruptions and keep them up to date with the progress of the project.

By shopping locally during our works, you too can help support Glenroy businesses.

Glenroy Chemist Discount Centre

Located in the heart of the Glenroy shopping precinct, Glenroy Discount Chemist Centre offers a large range of products to customers including vitamins, beauty care, gifts and prescription and non-prescription medicines. The chemist also supports the community with flu vaccinations provided on the premises, which can be booked online or in store.

Mina, the store manager, and the friendly staff will welcome you in store and provide valuable professional advice.

Glenroy Chemist Discount Centre is open 7 days a week and located near Coles Glenroy, and close to convenient free parking.

796G Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy

(03) 9306 7274

directchemistoutlet.com.au

Glenroy Fresh Market

At Glenroy Fresh Market you can find a wide variety of Australian and multicultural groceries. While shopping you can also stop to enjoy great coffee with delicious, fresh baklava and pastries from the in-house cafe.

The new Glenroy Fresh Market opened in late April and is already gathering a lot of interest from locals.

The family-run business is led by Abdul, the friendly store manager: ‘You can find everything you need here – from halal meat, fresh flat bread as well as products from Australia, Lebanon, Italy, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan, Africa, Turkey and much more!

‘And this is not all. We have much more coming up including authentic kebabs from the cafe and an in-house fresh bakery due to open in July.’

Glenroy Fresh Market has a convenient large car park, via Blucher Street, for customers to do their shopping.

Glenroy Fresh Market will offer you a free coffee when you spend over $50.

358 Waterloo Road, Glenroy

Access via Blucher Street

(03) 8578 5541

Project timeline

2018

• Site investigations

2019 

• Community engagement on what's important to the Glenroy community
• Design development on the rail under road solution

May 2020

• Community engagement on key defined elements of the design

June 2020

• Early works begin

October 2020

• Station designs released

January 2021

• Major works begin

March 2021

• Glenroy 'big dig' begins

Mid 2021

• Station precast sections delivered to site
• New station building works begin

2022

• Level crossing removed
• New Glenroy Station open