The Victorian Government has awarded two level crossing removal contracts to an alliance comprising Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs, and Metro Trains, in partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Project.
The alliance will deliver a $149 million contract to remove the Bedford Road level crossing, and a $572 million contract to remove the Dublin Road, Coolstore Road and Cave Hill Road level crossings.
The Bedford Road and Dublin Road level crossing projects will involve building rail trenches under the roads, making Ringwood level crossing-free by 2025.
A new Ringwood East Station will be delivered as part of the Dublin Road level crossing removal, including around 460 new and upgraded car parking spaces.
The station will also feature a main concourse and second entrance, in addition to platforms that will be accessible by lifts, stairs and upgraded walking and cycling paths.
New walking and cycling connections will include the missing link from the 19.2-kilometre Heathmont Rail Trail to Bedford Park as part of the Bedford Road level crossing works.
