VIC Hurstbridge Line Duplication progresses towards construction

Victoria’s Hurstbridge Line Duplication project marks a new milestone with the final designs for the new Greensborough and Montmorency stations revealed to the public. 

Community feedback has been taken into consideration in shaping the final designs for the two new stations, which will now incorporate more vegetation and landscaping in addition to more station parking spaces and improved facilities and accessibility for all. 

“We’ve delivered the first stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade in 2018, and now we’re getting on with the second stage – to deliver more frequent, reliable services to Melbourne’s growing north-eastern suburbs – just like we promised. 

“The Hurstbridge Line Duplication is part of the $18 billion of transport works invested in the north east – delivering better transport and supporting thousands of jobs,” Premier Daniel Andrews said. 

Montmorency Station (source: Level Crossing Removal Project)

The station designs now include: 

• Safer straight platforms 
• Improved connections between stations, shops and parkland 
• Better all-abilities access in and around the station precinct 
• More parking 
• More landscaping and vegetation in station precincts with over 1,900 trees and 37,500 plants, shrubs and grasses 
• Improved lighting and CCTV cameras throughout the precincts to improve safety and security for passengers 

The Greensborough community has also stated that they prefer modern, natural and earthy tones together with native vegetation for the new station. 

Greensborough Station (source: Level Crossing Removal Project)

“A new Greensborough Station is a much-needed addition to our local community.New, modern facilities which are accessible to all members of the community will replace the tired, old station, connecting Poulter Avenue to the commercial heart of Greensborough,” Member for Bundoora Colin Brooks said. 

“We’ve listened to the community and are delivering a new Montmorency Station that extends the unique, local character of our area, while giving the more than 2,000 commuters who use the station daily new and improved facilities as well as more regular services every 10 minutes,” Member for Eltham Vicki Ward said. 

The Hustrbridge Line Duplication project will duplicate about three kilometres of track between Greensborough and Montmorency; duplicate approximately 1.5 kilometres of track between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen; and build two new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency. 

Construction is set to begin this month. Communities surrounding the station precincts will soon see more workers and activity as works ramp up. In March, station car parks will be partially closed, and the first compound is going to be established at Greensborough while other site compounds will follow. 

“We’re getting on with the job of improving transport for our growing communities in the north east of Melbourne, with better road connections, modern station facilities and more trains, more often,” Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said. 

The Hurstbridge Line Duplication will be delivered by an alliance between Acciona, Coleman Rail, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne. 

The entire project is expected to generate up to 1,500 jobs at peak construction, providing a much-needed economic boost and support for local supply chains. 

Construction is due to be completed in 2022. 

Source: Premier of Victoria – Media Centre; Level Crossing Removal Project (1, 2); Victoria’s Big Build