The latest designs for the Benalla railway station precinct have been released by Inland Rail and locals have been invited to provide feedback before the project begins construction later this year.
Updated visualisations show an open railway station surrounded by landscaped gardens and serviced by additional parking and improved pedestrian and cyclist connectivity.
Station modifications include a new accessible railway platform, improved pedestrian underpass with lifts, ramps and stairs, and an unimpeded forecourt area open directly to Mackellar Street.
Inland Rail and construction partner John Holland will undertake a month-long community engagement process to gather feedback on the landscaping, urban design finishes, and heritage interpretation options.
Justene Cowie, Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Manager Stakeholder Engagement and Communications said: “The latest designs transform the Benalla railway station precinct into an open, accessible and welcoming community asset.
“The station will be open to Mackellar Street and provide far better access for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
“The Benalla community have played an important role to shape the plans for the railway station precinct and we’ve incorporated many of their ideas and suggestions from previous community engagement in the new designs.”
The Benalla railway station precinct designs can be viewed, and feedback shared until 16 March by:
- visiting the Sharing Benalla Station Precinct design page
- dropping into the Inland Rail shopfront at 53 Carrier Street, from 10am-2pm every Wednesday
- talking to the Inland Rail team at the Benalla Farmers’ Markets (February 22) or at Benalla Library on Tuesday February 25 between 10am –12noon.
If you can’t make these times, you can book an appointment by phone on1800 732 761 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au.
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