As planning work on the Brunswick and Parkville level crossing removals progresses, the project has been referred to the Minister for Planning to determine whether an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) is required.
Planning approvals form a standard part of every level crossing removal project, and the project team works closely with relevant agencies to ensure it meets all regulatory standards and requirements.
Under the Victorian Environment Effects Act 1978 (EE Act), the potential impact of each project is assessed, and considers a range of environmental, heritage, social and economic matters.
As this project has the potential to meet 2 of the combined referral criteria - visual amenity and heritage - it has been referred to the Minister for Planning to determine whether an Environment Effects Statement (EES) is required.
The Minister for Planning will review the referral and decide if the project requires further assessment under the EE Act, or if existing legislation and approval processes are sufficient to manage the potential environmental effects of the project.
The Minister’s decision will be available at the Department of Transport and Planning website.
Eight sets of boom gates will be removed on the Upfield Line from Albion Street, Brunswick, to Park Street, Parkville by building a 2.1-kilometre rail bridge over the roads.
This transformative project will improve public and active transport, unlock 2 MCGs worth of new open space, and deliver 2 modern and accessible stations in new locations in Brunswick.
Getting rid of these crossings will improve traffic flow, eliminating half an hour of boom gate down time in the morning peak alone, saving travel time for 71,000 drivers each weekday.
All 8 level crossings will be gone, and the new stations will open in 2030.
Meet the team
Join us for an online or in-person information session to hear from the project team, ask questions and find out more about the Brunswick level crossing removals.
Registration is essential for both the online and in-person information sessions.
