VIDEO: Victorian public transport minister Jacinta Allan says the newly-released plan to elevate sections of the rail corridor on Melbourne’s Cranbourne-Pakenham line will not only remove dangerous level crossings from the area, but will also provide new community spaces.
Allan visited Noble Park railway station on Monday, as the government announced it among five stations along the line which are to be completely rebuilt, as part of a $1.6 billion package of works handed to a consortium of Lend Lease, CPB Contractors, WSP|Parsons Brinkerhoff, and Aurecon this week.
A 2.7 kilometre elevated rail line is proposed over Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler roads.
“Not only will we get rid of the dangerous, congested crossings at Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler Roads, we’ll deliver a brand new Noble Park Station and a huge new community space,” Allan said.
“Whether you’re in your car, on the train or walking to the shops, the Andrews Labor Government is making it safer, quicker and easier to get around,” Allan added.
Premier Daniel Andrews, who is also the local member for Mulgrave, which includes Noble Park North, said locals will love the government’s plans.
“This tired and ugly rail corridor will become one of Melbourne’s largest community open spaces, with room for parks, playgrounds, netball courts and thousands of new car parks,” the premier said.
Another local member, Keysborough MP Martin Pakula, said: “This design will make it easier to get to the local RSL, Ross Reserve and the Noble Park Aquatic Centre. The new station will also revitalise Douglas Street, making a better more vibrant community centre.”