The Victorian Government has released proposed designs for the 9 level crossing removals between Caulfield and Dandenong, featuring elevated sections of rail and transforming Melbourne's busiest rail corridor into public open space.
The $1.6 billion project to remove every level crossing between Caulfield and Dandenong also includes 5 new stations to be built at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Clayton and Noble Park, and upgraded signalling and power along the corridor.
The innovative design centres on three sections of modern elevated rail, which will create 225,000 square metres – the equivalent of 11 MCGs – of community open space for new parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, car parking and a range of other uses that will be chosen by locals.
This modern design built over the existing rail line will also spare passengers and drivers years of disruption during construction. The majority of the work can be completed with trains and roads running normally.
We are inviting the community to have their say on the proposed designs by visiting our online engagement portal. Consultation is open until 18 March 2016.
The Caulfield to Dandenong package will create more than 2000 jobs and be delivered by a consortium including CPB Contractors and Lendlease. Construction will begin this year, and be completed in 2018.
We are out talking with local people and are aware of concerns about the proposed designs.
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