Metro Tunnel construction works at South Yarra are now complete.
To celebrate this milestone, South Yarra locals joined the Metro Tunnel Project at the upgraded Siding Reserve, on 24 August 2024.
The day kicked off with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by live music, free activities, complimentary food and drink, and more.
Major construction in South Yarra was completed in May, over the past 7 years we:
- connected the Metro Tunnel to the Cranbourne/Pakenham rail line
- installed important communications and power equipment that will help the Metro Tunnel work
- upgraded South Yarra Siding Reserve and created 2 new pocket parks
- widened the rail corridor and moved the Frankston line and Gippsland line tracks
- rebuilt and reopened the William Street bridge.
The South Yarra Siding Reserve, formerly a sloping area of grass alongside the rail line, was closed to the public in 2018 for works.
The upgraded reserve features more than 2400 square metres of lawn, landscaping, new pedestrian and bike paths, improved lighting and a new picnic area with seating.
The reserve also features 2 First Nations artworks, by Barkindji man Kent Morris and Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin, with collaborating artist, Christine Joy. Aunty Kim’s work extends to the nearby Arthur Street Pocket Park.