1 December 2019
What you told us about the project
The upgraded Waurn Ponds Station now features a new second platform, duplicated track, an accessible pedestrian overpass with stairs, ramps and lifts, a new forecourt and more than 200 new and upgraded car parking spaces.
The upgrades have enabled 20 peak and shoulder peak services to be extended to and from Waurn Ponds Station each week, with two extended services in the morning and two in the evening on weekdays.
The Waurn Ponds Station upgrade is the first step in the staged upgrade of the Geelong Line to enable more frequent and reliable services for Victoria’s fastest-growing regional city.
An evaluation survey was conducted following the completion of the Waurn Ponds Station upgrade earlier this year. Below is a summary of your feedback.
- 98% of people told us they would benefit from the additional train services delivered as part of the station upgrade.
- 96% of people told us construction impacts during the upgrade were managed in a fair and responsible way.
- 96% of people told us they feel safer at the upgraded station due to the additional lighting and CCTV.
- 97% of people told us that car parking has become easier to access now the station upgrade is complete.
- 85% of people told us they will use the new shared user path on the southern side of the station.
Community feedback
- “Thank you for the upgrade, especially the overpass – it’s made the other side of the station easily accessible.”
- “The new car park is great, I no longer have to navigate a puddle filled gravel car park.”
- “I'm happy I can now access the southern side of the track.”
- “Thank you for fixing the car park speed humps after I contacted you about them.”
- “A wonderful service to connect the city and regional Victoria.”
- “Easy platform access and better lighting makes the station feel much safer.”
- “My family and I are happy with the upgrades to our local station.”
- “We use public transport regularly and staff are always helpful.”