Works are underway in the new year to upgrade facilities at several Melbourne train stations, including further construction at Flinders Street Station, where the Victorian Government is spending $100 million on redevelopment and refurbishment.
Work began in the second week of January to build a new entrance to Flinders Street Station’s Platform 10, which, once it opens in April, will provide direct access from Southbank’s Riverside Walk.
“Flinders Street is the heart of our train system and the heart of our city – we’re restoring it and making it more accessible, safe and user friendly for passengers,” acting premier James Merlino said.
Works will begin in Brunswick this week for the redevelopment of the Jewell Station precinct. The station forecourt is to be upgraded, with a community garden area and artistic and cultural spaces to be installed along with creased bike parking and an upgrade to the Upfield bike path.
“The transformation of Jewell station means the historic station building will provide new shops, services and community spaces for everyone to enjoy,” acting transport minister Luke Donnellan said.
From the commencement of construction at the precinct this Thursday, the currently existing commuter car park will permanently close and the Upfield shared user path will be diverted.