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 Clayton and Monash

We’re continuing to move underground services and utilities to make way for construction of the new stations and twin tunnels.

In Clayton, Remembrance Gardens is currently closed as workers move water and sewer services and set up the construction site where one of the station entrances will be located. Works are also underway on Clayton, Carinish and Haughton roads. In Monash, works are happening on Howleys, Ferntree Gully and Blackburn roads as we pave the way for major construction.

Clayton and Monash, 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 Clayton and Monash. Locals have told us the best outcome in Clayton will be locating the highest density development closest to the station – reflected in our proposed changes for the suburb. We've also
heard better walking and cycling connections and a cooler, greener neighbourhood are important, as are more health and community services.

For Monash, feedback includes creating a vibrant town centre around the new station as well as innovation clusters to generate economic growth. Locals also highlighted the need for student housing.

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 in existing busy commercial and industrial pockets, including 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 in Clayton will be a transport super hub with trains travelling in 4 directions, including connections to the Gippsland line for regional Victorians.

The SRL station at Monash will deliver a direct train connection to the area for the first time, driving jobs growth, transforming access to world-class education, health and research facilities, and creating a vibrant neighbourhood around the station. Trains will run every 6 minutes in the peak, increasing with demand to every 2 minutes.

The stations will be inviting light-filled spaces, with features inspired by local history and landmarks, including historic sand mining in the area, local medical research and advanced manufacturing. Trains will be taking passengers by 2035.