More transport, more jobs, more homes

Melbourne is the fastest growing city in Australia, and we need more public transport and more homes in the right places.

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) will deliver both – with a vision for 70,000 more homes to be gradually accommodated above and around the 6 new SRL East stations from Cheltenham to Box Hill.

More housing supply means young people have a better chance of owning a home near where they grew up - and more options for every stage of life. And SRL will ensure new housing is built on the doorstep of world-class public transport, with local jobs, services and open spaces nearby.

We have spent many months hearing from locals about how the areas around the new SRL stations can best accommodate more homes. We're now consulting on proposed 'Key Directions' that outline how these areas can evolve over time to meet the needs of a growing population. These have been shaped with the help of community and councils, and show how SRL precincts can host more jobs, housing and services over time with proper planning and land use changes.

Upcoming works in Burwood

Crews are making great progress building the tunnel boring machine launch site in Burwood – with 25m-deep concrete piles now installed and excavation starting shortly. 1200 tonnes of steel struts will be used to support the walls during the digging.

We’re also moving more underground services and utilities to make way for construction of the new station and twin tunnels - so keep an eye out for our work sites and thank you for your patience while we build this city-shaping project.

Burwood, let's talk details

By the 2050s, Melbourne will be a city of 9 million – the same size as London today.

SRL is more than a rail line – as both a planning and transport project it will help shape how our city grows in the decades ahead, attracting new investment, housing and businesses to the areas around the new stations.

Your community’s feedback is already informing the planning for Burwood. Locals have told us about the importance of open space and the Gardiners Creek walking trail - this is reflected in plans to improve walking and cycling connections between the creek and the new SRL underground station.

Our latest phase of consultation continues to build on the many conversations we’ve had with residents, traders and the council since 2019, including on a ‘Draft Vision’ released in December 2023. This online survey attracted more than 33,000 views and received more than 3,400 responses.

The proposed changes outlined in recently released Key Directions will deliver more homes and jobs on main streets and near health and education centres – plus better transport connections and community spaces.

There are lots of ways you can provide your feedback, including visiting one of our information sessions, local pop-up events and online.

About your new SRL station

The new underground SRL station at Burwood will provide a train connection on the doorstep of Deakin University – helping thousands of staff and students make their way to and from the campus every day. Trains will run every 6 minutes in the peak, increasing with demand to every 2 minutes.

The station will be an inviting and light filled space, with features inspired by local history and landmarks, including the local brickworks and Gardiners Creek.

The SRL station will include a pedestrian overpass across Burwood Highway to Deakin University, a new bus interchange, 750 bike parking spaces, a new route 75 tram stop near the station, and walking and cycling paths. Trains will be taking passengers by 2035.