We’re removing 4 dangerous and congested level crossings at Coburns, Exford and Ferris roads in Melton, and Hopkins Road in Truganina to make Melton boom gate free in 2026. We’re also building a new modern and accessible Melton Station.

The Ferris Road level crossing will be gone for good when the new road bridge opens in 2026. Community feedback has helped shaped the designs, including planting and landscaping for the project.

At Ferris Road, the design celebrates the natural look and feel of the surrounding environment.

The patterns on the Ferris Road bridge and symbols in the new community gathering space represent trees and water.

We'll plant over 200 native trees in the project area including more than 50 Lemon Scented Gum trees.

Using native plants celebrates local biodiversity and will ensure new plants are best placed to thrive in the surrounding climate and soil conditions.

Trees

We're planting over 200 native trees as part of our works. Near the road bridge we're planting native species such as Lemon Scented Gums, Golden Wattle, Blackwood and Red Flowering Yellow Gum trees.

Shrubs, low-cover plants, groundcovers, tufting plants and grasses

We’ll plant about 12 species of wildflowers in the new community garden. You'll see species such as Common Wallaby Grass, Bulbine Lily, Mt Tamboritha and Milky Beauty Heads as part of the project.

We'll also be planting shrubs such as Banksia Birthday Candles, Clustered Everlasting and native grasses such as Common Tussock Grass and Kangaroo Grass.

Groundcover refers to low-growing plants, shrubs and grasses that spread horizontally, creating a carpet-like effect. These types of plants help to prevent soil erosion, weeds and enhance local biodiversity.

Trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses will be planted and will grow into surrounding spaces over time as they mature.