18 Apr 2023
New Union Station to open on 22 May
Union Station is on track to open on Monday 22 May as part of works to remove the dangerous and congested level crossings at Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert and Union Road, Surrey Hills .
We are working 24/7 to complete the big dig.
The new Union Station will open Monday 22 May and trains will return, running to the previous Surrey Hills Station schedule until the new timetable starts on Sunday 28 May .
Mont Albert Road and Union Road will reopen in early May with ongoing traffic management on both roads.
Vehicle access to local streets reopens Monday 22 May , with vehicle access to Beresford Street East and Lorne Parade limited to resident-only access while finishing works are completed.
Work continues into Spring on station car parks, open spaces, landscaping and finishing touches.
We will continue to work with residents to keep them updated about these ongoing works and assist them.
Final designs for the new open spaces and landscaping are available now . The designs reflect considerable community feedback and we thank everyone who has provided us with their input throughout our consultation periods.
We thank residents, commuters and traders for their patience while we complete one of the biggest engineering projects ever undertaken in Melbourne's east to make this area safer and less congested.
Montrose Street pocket park. Featuring integrated artwork and drop-off area. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Western concourse, with seating and dappled natural lighting. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Union Road open space. Including a new civic plaza and terrace garden. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Mont Albert heritage plaza. Home of the historic Mont Albert station building. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Mont Albert heritage plaza. Featuring a central grassy area and garden beds. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Mont Albert heritage plaza. View from Beresford Street. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
The rejuvenated Lorne Parade Reserve, including a new play area and seating. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Union Station entrance from Windsor Crescent with integrated artwork and kiosk. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Mont Albert drop-off area. Including a designated accessible drop-off point. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Eastern concourse. With patterned screens and dappled natural lighting. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Sunbury Crescent, Surrey Hills. View from Union Road. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Beresford Street, Mont Albert. With native planting and patterned screens. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Churchill Street, Mont Albert. View towards Elgar Road. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
Beresford Street, Mont Albert. View towards the eastern concourse. Artist impression only, subject to change. Plants depicted at 3-5 years post planting.
