1 August 2022
- Over $1 billion for rail upgrades between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds
- Creating 1,300+ jobs
- 5 train services per hour during the peaks, and 3 per hour between the peaks
South Geelong Station upgrades
The updated design for South Geelong Station will deliver a more modern and accessible station, a safer and more accessible car park, a second platform and accessible pedestrian overpass and new landscaped forecourts on both sides of the station.
South Geelong Station will be completely rebuilt and feature a new platform and entrance forecourt from Carr Street.
The existing southern station entrance and forecourt area will be expanded for better pedestrian connection and greater opportunities for people to gather during events.
A new pedestrian overpass will provide a safe, weather protected and accessible connection for passengers with the inclusion of ramps and lifts for people with mobility aids or prams.
The car park will be reconfigured to provide safer pedestrian access, improved landscaping and increased lighting and CCTV.
A new shared user path along Carr Street will connect to the Bellarine Rail Trail, with additional parkiteers and bike hoops installed at the station.
Duplicated track at the station will mean trains can pass each other in this section and allow services to recover faster from unexpected delays.
South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication
The South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication includes upgraded stations at Marshall and South Geelong, removing the dangerous and congested level crossings at Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway and duplicated track and signalling.
Once completed, passengers will benefit from five train services per hour during the peaks and three per hour between the peaks for Marshall and Waurn Ponds stations, new public open space and a new shared user path.
Project timeline
2022 - Contract award, consultation and construction underway
- Engagement with the community continues.
- Early works underway with major construction to begin in late 2022.
2024 - Construction complete
- Major construction targeted for completion in late 2024.
Upgrading the Geelong Line
The Victorian and Australian governments are investing more than a billion dollars in projects to deliver better and more frequent services for communities between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds. This includes the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, Waurn Ponds stabling and the completed Waurn Ponds Station upgrade.
The South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication project will enable more frequent and reliable services and better stations for passengers on Victoria’s busiest regional rail line.
The project is part of the Regional Rail Revival program which is upgrading every regional passenger line in Victoria and creating 3,000 jobs. Regional Rail Revival is delivering the project on behalf of the Australian and Victorian governments.
Both governments have also invested in Geelong Fast Rail, to deliver faster services between Geelong and Melbourne.
Help select the colours for the station
The design of the new South Geelong Station will celebrate the local area.
The new station will incorporate the colours of the landscape around Geelong and pay homage to the area’s native flora and fauna.
The selected colour palette will be used in the architectural treatments at the station and inspire the landscaping and vegetation plan for the station and the new shared user path.
Artworks at the station
High quality public art and creative design outcomes, delivered as part of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, will enhance people’s experience of journey and place and leave a positive legacy for communities across Geelong.
Our Creative Strategy provides guidance on commissioning creative works on our projects which supports working with local artists and cultural organisations, engaging local communities and celebrating the creative culture of Victoria’s First Peoples.
We are currently exploring opportunities to integrate public artworks into the new station design.
We will seek feedback from the community later this year on themes for public artworks that celebrate the local area.
Local artists will be invited to express interest in developing artworks to be integrated into the designs for the different elements of the project.
Landscaping and revegetation
Two trees will be planted for every one removed during construction of the project.
Native trees and plants will make up a large number of these trees to enhance the local area and improve biodiversity along the rail corridor.
We are currently engaging with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Greater Geelong on the plant and tree species they would like to see planted across the project area.
Local stakeholders and the community will be given the opportunity to provide feedback and input into the landscaping plans for the area.
New road layout for South Geelong
Changes to traffic flow around South Geelong Station will enable an entrance to the new second platform, create room for the shared user path and improve safety.
Carr Street will become a one-way street, from Swanston Street to Yarra Street.
These changes are necessary to improve safety and prevent congestion over the level crossings at Yarra and Swanston streets.
Pedestrians and the community will benefit as traffic flow along Carr Street will be streamlined, and pedestrians and cyclists will be able to safely access the new shared user path.
The refined road layout design is being finalised in consultation with the Department of Transport and the City of Greater Geelong and we will continue to update the community as the road layout is finalised.
What’s happening now
The Djilang Alliance, comprising McConnell Dowell, Downer, Arup and WSP, will deliver the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication project.
Early works have begun, including the relocation and upgrade of a number of Barwon Water pipelines, which will allow key sections of the track to be duplicated between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds.
We are working closely with the City of Greater Geelong and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation on the urban design, new public open spaces and creative opportunities associated with the project.
The feedback from the community will continue to inform the final design and creative and urban design opportunities.
We will continue to engage the community to ensure the project reflects the character or the area and we leaves a legacy for the community.
Major construction is scheduled to commence later this year and is targeted for completion in late 2024.
Project timeline
2022 - Contract award, consultation and construction underway
- Engagement with the community continues.
- Early works underway with major construction to begin in late 2022.
2024 - Construction complete
- Major construction targeted for completion in late 2024.
Upgrading the Geelong Line
The Victorian and Australian governments are investing more than a billion dollars in projects to deliver better and more frequent services for communities between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds. This includes the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, Waurn Ponds stabling and the completed Waurn Ponds Station upgrade.
The South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication project will enable more frequent and reliable services and better stations for passengers on Victoria’s busiest regional rail line.
The project is part of the Regional Rail Revival program which is upgrading every regional passenger line in Victoria and creating 3,000 jobs. Regional Rail Revival is delivering the project on behalf of the Australian and Victorian governments.
Both governments have also invested in Geelong Fast Rail, to deliver faster services between Geelong and Melbourne.