Major construction on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication is complete.
The project has removed two dangerous and congested level crossings and delivered better stations for passengers on Victoria’s busiest regional rail line.
The project is part of the Australian and Victorian governments’ more than $1 billion investment in the staged upgrade of the Geelong Line.
The completed Waurn Ponds Station upgrade and stabling and maintenance facility in Waurn Ponds are also part of this major investment in the Geelong Line.
Project overview
The project has increased capacity on the line to allow for future additional services between Marshall and Waurn Pond stations.
The project includes:
- removal of the level crossings at Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway and construction of elevated rail bridges
- upgrading South Geelong and Marshall stations with improved facilities and accessibility. This included new station buildings, forecourts and second platforms, more shelter and better wayfinding.
- 8km of track duplicated in sections from South Geelong Station to Breakwater Road, and from Marshalltown Road to Waurn Ponds Station.
- more than 5km of new walking and cycling paths linking to existing trails and paths. This will create a continuous connection between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds.
- signalling upgrades between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds
- new green open spaces and urban design improvements
Landscaping approach
To safely deliver the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, trees and vegetation were removed along the rail corridor to enable major construction to take place.
A significant tree planting and landscaping program is underway. A minimum of two native trees and plants trees will be planted for every tree removed to enhance the local area and improve biodiversity.
We engaged the Wadawurring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and City of Greater Geelong to work together on the landscape plans and on climate resilient planting.
Find out more information on vegetation and landscaping approach.
Next steps
Major construction is complete on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication.
The Djilang Alliance (McConnell Dowell, Downer, Arup and WSP Australia) delivered the project.
What we heard
A What We Heard report from the latest round of community consultation in August / September 2022 has been released. The report features feedback on the updated designs for the project and colour palette selections for key infrastructure.
Feedback and suggestions received during our first round of community consultation undertaken in August 2021 feature in this What We Heard report.
Stay informed
You can stay up to date with the project via e-newsletters and social media.
Contact us
You can contact the project team 24/7 on 1800 105 105 or via email at regionalrailrevival@railprojects.vic.gov.au.