Location and entry points
The main entrance to Arden Station is located on Laurens Street in North Melbourne.
Arden Station is within walking distance of the North Melbourne Recreation Centre, Arden Street Oval and route 57 tram.
Station access features include:
- dedicated pedestrian crossing on Laurens Street
- drop-off zones and taxi bays located directly outside the station on Laurens Street
- more than 120 bike parking spaces
- separated bike lanes on Laurens Street
- lifts, escalators and stairs throughout the station
- universal access parking bays conveniently located near the station entrance.
Entrance design
The arched entrance reflects the rich industrial history of North Melbourne. The entrance design emulates the form and heritage of industrial architecture, using materials like brick, bluestone, timber, steel and glass. It is made up of 15 brick arches featuring 104,000 locally manufactured bricks, highlighted by custom-designed architectural lighting.
The Laurens Street façade features an artwork by Abdul Abdullah.
The entrance is raised 1.5m above ground level to prevent flooding, and is surrounded by a large terrace with public seating, landscaping and open space.
The station has been designed to allow an additional entrance at the western end of the station in the future.
Station precinct
Station precinct features include:
- predominantly native landscaping
- tree pits and garden beds surrounding the entrance
- new tree plantings to capture stormwater, provide shade and improve air quality
- a public terrace with tiered landscaping, retail and seating areas.
Laurens Street has been upgraded to become a more pedestrian- and public transport-oriented street, with new tree plantings, separated bike lanes and bus stops. Barwise Street will become a greener, more pedestrian-friendly laneway while maintaining access for existing properties.
Recognising that the broader Arden precinct is prone to flooding, the station surrounds have been designed so that stormwater runoff is slowed and collected for re-use via rain gardens, street planters and other water-sensitive urban design features.
Station concept images
