What we heard

How this will shape the Project

More parking and easier access to Yarraville village

You told us parking is important for accessing the village and supporting local businesses.

We’ll increase car parking in the Woods Street car park to improve access to the busy Yarraville village precinct.

Vibrant community spaces

You said Yarraville is unique and the new infrastructure should reflect that.

We’ll establish an Open Space Advisory Panel in early 2027 to help shape the Anderson Street community space and future use of the Woods Street Reserve, additional car parking and community space opportunities.

We’ll also work with local artists and schools on opportunities for community art that reflects Yarraville’s local character.

Supporting local traders

You told us maintaining convenient customer access, deliveries and servicing is important for local businesses.

We’ll work directly with traders as the design progresses on how they can benefit from the space and what elements are important to consider as part of final designs, including access and servicing needs, such as customer access, deliveries, waste collection, food delivery services, short- term parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Supporting a vibrant local economy

We heard that supporting Yarraville’s local businesses and village economy is important.

We'll work with Maribyrnong City Council to implement measures proposed by its economic assessment to help boost trader sales by up to 12 per cent.

Protecting trees and green space

You told us protecting established trees and vegetation is important to Yarraville’s character.

We'll minimise impacts to vegetation wherever possible. The elm grove will be retained, with the exception of 2 elm trees near the existing level crossing.

Improving access to Yarraville village

You told us traffic connections around Yarraville are important, particularly maintaining easy access to and from the village.

We’ll work with the Department of Transport and Planning and Maribyrnong City Council to investigate potential traffic improvements.

Safe, open and welcoming spaces

We heard that new connections across the rail line need to feel safe, open and easy to navigate.

The underpasses have been designed with safety in mind, with maximum visibility, plenty of light and clear sightlines. The design follows Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, and lifts will be monitored 24/7 by Metro Trains Melbourne’s control centre.

Accessible for everyone

You told us connections across the rail line must be easy for people of all abilities to access both sides of the village.

The project is designed in accordance with Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Department of Transport and Planning and Metro Trains Melbourne requirements.

Four lifts, stairs and ramps will provide different options for pedestrians and cyclists, including step-free access across the rail line.