Level Crossing Removal Project Overview
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PRESTON LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT OVERVIEW The Victorian Government’s commitment to removing 75 dangerous and congested level crossings is transforming the way people live, work and travel across metropolitan Melbourne and improve safety for everyone. Each level crossing removal is designed according to the conditions of the site and takes many factors into consideration. Community consultation is an important aspect of the projects. Image: Bell Street level crossing Translation service – For languages levelcrossings.vic.gov.au other than English, please call 9280 0780. 1800 105 105 Please contact us if you would like this information in an accessible format. Follow us on social media @levelcrossings If you need assistance because of a hearing Authorised and published by the Victorian or speech impairment, please visit LXNWP3788 Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne relayservice.gov.au PRESTON MERNDA LINE Toolern Vale Mernda St Andrews Myrniong Epping Healesville Melton Thomastown Bacchus Marsh Tullamarine Parwan High Street, Reservoir Coburg Murray Road, Preston Cramer Street, Preston Preston Heidelberg Deer Park Oakover Road, Preston Bell Street, Preston Brunswick Seville Launching Place Sunshine Woori Yallock Mount Evelyn Yarra Junction Alphington Doncaster Clifton Hill Derrimut Mooroolbark Colingwood Kew CBD Hoddles Creek Mount Dandenong Port Melbourne Camberwell St Kilda Laverton Ferntree Gully Legend Knoxfield Upwey Oakleigh Level crossings to be removed BrigLevelhton crossings already removed Moorabbin Emerald Springvale LXNWP3788 Gembrook Lara Avalon Beaconsfield Lovely Banks Corio Nar Nar Goon Tynong Batesford Norlane Portarlington Fyansford Geelong Langwarrin Newtown Geelong West Clifton Springs Thomson St Leonards Belmont Drysdale Leopold Mount Eliza Baxter Koo Wee Rup Waurn Ponds Pearcedale Grovedale Mornington Somerville Ocean Grove Lang Lang PRESTON WHY ARE WE REMOVING THESE LEVEL CROSSINGS? The level crossings at Murray Road, Cramer Street, Bell Street and Oakover Road in Preston are a major source of congestion for Melbourne’s booming north. Over 82,000 1639 daily entries at Bell vehicles each day and 2571 at Preston Boom gates down for up to 40% of At least 27 near the morning peak misses since 2005 More than 200 train Removing these level crossings will LXNWP3788 services daily improve safety and reduce congestion for the Preston community. Image: Oakover Road level crossing PRESTON WHY RAIL OVER? Considerations Melbourne water floodplain Less disruptions The area between Bell Street and Murray Road Shorter construction timeframes level crossing lies within a natural floodplain. to build a rail bridge, meaning: A rail bridge won't require extensive drainage • Rail line closures will be shorter work to be completed. • Less machinery and trucks Yan Yean Water Supply System on local streets Melbourne’s oldest surviving water main system doesn’t require redirecting by building a rail bridge. Less impact on power and water Major sewage and drainage services run across Epping train maintenance depot the rail corridor. A rail bridge will require less Located on Mernda Line, this depot services half disruption, with many services not requiring of Melbourne’s trains, meaning the rail line cannot relocation. be closed for extended periods at one time. Surrounding land Shorter construction timeframes A rail bridge requires less land, Digging a rail trench would require longer reducing construction timeframes. shutdown of the rail line. Create new community open spaces Construction methodology Elevating the rail line will also create new The rail bridge can be partially built open spaces for the community to enjoy. off-site meaning less disruption. Image: Oakover Road level crossing LXNWP3788 PRESTON PROJECT TIMELINE 2017-2018 • Site investigations • Technical and engineering assessments • Government commitment to remove additional crossings on the Mernda line 2019 • Confirm design • Further engineering investigations • Community engagement on what’s important to the Preston community 2020 • Concept designs • Preston Open Space Advisory Panel commences • Further community engagement to provide input in the development of the newly created open spaces • Design finalised • Early work begins 2021 • Construction 2022 • Level crossings removed and stations opened 2023 • Open space ready for locals to enjoy LXNWP3788 NEP2061 PRESTON NEW PRESTON AND BELL STATIONS New stations will be built at Preston and Bell. These will include elevated platforms and modern facilities. This will create opportunities for new open spaces and improve safety and accessibility for patrons. Image: Preston Station LXNWP3788 PRESTON OPEN SPACE The land below the two kilometre rail bridge and areas surrounding the new Preston and Bell stations will provide opportunities for new open space. New open space By elevating the rail over the roads, we’re creating new open spaces for the community to enjoy. We want to make sure that these spaces reflect Preston’s unique culture and identity. A place that can bring the community together. What do you want to see? We want you to help shape the future of your community. These areas can include playgrounds, sporting facilities, exercise stations and pet parks. Talk to us and share your ideas on how you want Preston’s newest open spaces to be developed. Landscaping Once we’ve removed the level crossings we’ll continue to work in the area, making it greener and more vibrant. We’re working on our landscaping designs and we want you to help us create areas that are attractive, safe and integrate with Preston’s existing environment. LXNWP3788 3072 As works get underway to remove the Preston level crossings we’re committed to working with local traders Complete the Local Trader Survey at engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-preston to tell us how we can best work with you during construction A Level Crossing Removal Project Initiative Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne levelcrossings.vic.gov.au LXNWP3788.