The level crossings at Bell, Munro and Reynard streets, Coburg and Moreland Road Brunswick have been removed on the Upfield line and the new Coburg and Moreland stations are open.

Raising the rail line has created almost 2 MCGs’ worth of open space.

Bike and pedestrian paths

About 2.5km of new walking and cycling paths have been built. Cyclists on the Upfield Shared Use Path will now ride separately from pedestrians between Coburg and Moreland stations.

There are 2 self-service bike repair stations along the bike path near Carron Street in Coburg. The repair stations include retractable tools and air pumps.

Active equipment

At the Moreland Road activity zone, you’ll find 2 half-basketball courts, where you can also play futsal, 2 table-tennis tables, and an area for skating and parkour.

Between Reynard and Munro streets is an exercise station with chin-up bar, rings and a sit-up station and a table tennis table.

Between Coburg Station and Munro Street there is another half basketball court and an exercise station.

A temporary bitumen surface has been laid in these areas. The permanent surface is only able to cure in warmer weather and installation is scheduled for October. The activity areas will close during this time.

Playgrounds

At Coburg Station the playground has been revitalised and now features a merry-go-round, climbing fort with slide, pyramid climbing net and picnic table.

At Moreland Station, the new nature-based playground features a climbing net, fort with slide, tyre swing, spring pads, wobbly balance bridge and picnic table.

Dog park

Located near the corner of Audley and Marks streets, the fenced and gated dog park features seating so you can sit and relax while furry friends explore the many rocks and logs.

Public art

The design of the new open space features bespoke art that adds a modern feel while reflecting the area’s rich heritage.

The public art complements the overall design of the project, with the refurbished and returned heritage aspects such as the former railway signals, original station buildings, heritage signage and the brand-new individual pieces of art.

Transformer, by local artist Louise Paramor

Standing almost 7m tall, the sculpture uses colours that evoke energy and the sun, reflecting the vibrant Brunswick and Coburg communities.

The 3.5m diameter base of the sculpture draws inspiration from the former textile factories and the old brickworks for which Brunswick is known.

The artwork will be located to the west of Moreland Station.

Cultural Reflections – Community Intersections, by Kent Morris (Barkindji people)

Paving the way in the Moreland Road activity zone will be an Indigenous ground pattern artwork. The design is based on the importance of country, connection and coming together.

The long sections reference clapsticks used for ceremony, while the central oval motif represents a coolamon – a multi-purpose object used for the collection and carrying of foods.

The oval also represents a canoe signifying travel and trade, and the convergence of people coming together along the river.

The patterns are inspired by interconnecting kinship designs and express walking a pathway and interacting as a community.

The design will be incorporated into paving in the new activity zone south of Moreland Road and installed towards the end of 2021.