South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication community celebration day

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We held family-friendly community events in Geelong to celebrate the completion of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication and to thank the local communities for their patience while we delivered these upgrades.

The celebration events took place across two locations – at Marshall Station and the new Fyans Street rail bridge recreation area – on Saturday 16 November from 10am to 1pm.

It was a family-friendly day with free food, coffee, live entertainment and activities for kids.

The Lions Club of Geelong was on sausage sizzle duty to keep punters fed, with coffee provided by City to Surf and sweet treats from Mr Pro Whipp’s ice cream vans, as well as giveaways for banh mi experts Great Ocean Rolls.

The SES Geelong Unit was on hand with some big rigs and activities for kids, and the Grovedale Toy Library had a messy play area for little ones.

Attendees saw the upgraded Marshall Station and enjoyed the 5km of new walking and cycling paths, featuring an art trail of 11 pieces created by local artists.

Major construction is now complete on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, including upgrades to South Geelong and Marshall stations and the removal of the Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway level crossings.

Find out more about the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication.

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