Pakenham station in Melbourne has been recognised as part of the Victorian Premier’s Design Award.
The award honoured the station precinct for its open-air structure and enhanced public spaces, with the judges commenting that the station’s wave-like roof has become a “landmark gateway” to Gippsland.
The judges also praised the station’s sustainable construction methodology and buildings – in particular the use of digital fabrication technology to construct the station canopy.
The accolade follows the project receiving one of the highest Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s “As-Built” ratings, scoring 97.98 for its commitment to sustainability through a 52.1 per cent reduction in energy use, and a 35 per cent reduction in emissions from materials.
Built as part of level crossing removals at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road, Pakenham station opened in 2024, along with a new East Pakenham Station.
Elevating the rail line over the roads at Pakenham station has created a large open space, including walking and cycling paths, a barbecue area, a playground, a half basketball court and soccer net and exercise equipment.
Across the entire project, more than 330,000 grasses, trees and shrubs were planted.
