SRL full steam ahead - major contract awarded

2024 is a big year for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, with the first major contract signed and works underway right across the SRL East corridor.

Crews are ramping up construction in Box Hill, Burwood, Glen Waverley, Monash, Clayton, Cheltenham and the train stabling site in Heatherton, shifting underground services, relocating roads and utilities, and preparing launch sites for tunnel boring machines. In Glen Waverley, telecommunications, power, gas and sewer services will be moved away from the SRL station construction area.

SRL East is creating 8000 direct jobs and supporting thousands of others as it delivers 26km of twin tunnels and 6 new underground stations. It will slash travel times and congestion - connecting people to new housing, employment, healthcare and education services in Melbourne’s east and south east.

A consortium of global construction experts has been awarded the contract to build the first 16km of tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley – with tunnelling to start in 2026. The contract for tunnelling from Glen Waverley to Box Hill will be awarded later this year.

SRL East will be taking passengers by 2035 – with a trip from Glen Waverley to Deakin University in Burwood taking just 5 minutes.

Join the conversation

Your ideas will help inform the strategic long-term planning for Glen Waverley. Explore the draft vision outlining some ideas and opportunities for the future of your neighbourhood, and tell us what you think.

Help shape a bright future for your neighbourhood

Glen Waverley locals have been given a first look at what neighbourhoods around Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East stations could look like, as planning for the city-shaping project progresses.

As part of extensive community consultation, a Draft Precinct Vision for Glen Waverley has been released for feedback, building on important conversations we’ve been having with residents about the future of the neighbourhood.

New concept images show how the station plaza and surrounding area could evolve, building on the characteristics of the existing community - with vibrant and attractive public spaces, affordable and quality housing options, retail and dining.

SRL will not only transform our public transport network, it will help shape how Melbourne grows in the decades ahead. The draft vision outlines preliminary ideas and opportunities for the broad area around the new Glen Waverley station, taking in parts of Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill.

More homes for Victorians

Across Australia, finding an affordable home is harder than ever. Victoria’s Housing Statement outlines a plan to address housing supply and the Victorian Government has set a target to build 800,000 homes over the next decade. SRL is an important part of the solution – delivering more housing options on the doorstep of great public transport where people want to live – close to jobs and local services.

Have your say on the future of Glen Waverley

In Glen Waverley, the new underground station will be surrounded by a thriving civic and lifestyle centre with a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment for residents and visitors, as well as local services and more diverse housing close to public transport. Have your say by Sunday 3 March, by visiting SRL East Visions.

Upcoming works in Glen Waverley

This year, workers will move underground services on Myrtle Street, Montclair Avenue and Coleman Parade. Telecommunications, power, gas and sewer services will be moved to pave the way for construction of the twin tunnels and new underground station. To replace existing car parks, we’re planning to build a new permanent multi-level car park at Railway Parade North and Euneva Avenue – with community feedback informing the design. The new parking will be located within walking distance to the activity centre, including Kingsway, to help support traders and visitors during construction and operation of SRL East.