Locals catching public transport in Berwick will benefit from a new transport hub at Berwick Station, making it easier and more accessible to catch the train and bus.
A new multi-deck car park will open on Sunday, 30 October, delivering 661 car spaces including 16 accessible spaces – increasing the total number of car parks to more than 1400 at Berwick Station.
Upgrades have also been made to bicycle parking, accessibility, security, lighting, and other amenities.The project also included the construction of temporary commuter car parking at Officer Station.
“We are improving local bus services in fast-growing outer suburbs to ensure all Victorians have access to public transport and can easily connect to train services,”public transport minister Ben Carroll said.
Delivery of the new multi-deck car park has been funded by the Australian Government, in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project as part of the removal of the Clyde Road level crossing.
It integrates with a new bus interchange funded by the Victorian Government, with double the number of bus bays to improve accessibility for passengers in line with Victoria’s Bus Plan.
To accommodate the new bus interchange, some local services have been re-routed from Gloucester Avenue to travel via Clyde Road, with connections to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, Narre Warren Station, local schools and other amenities.
“Whether you are driving your car, catching the bus or riding your bike – the new car park and bus interchange at Berwick Station will make it easier for locals to get where they need to go, and give them more choice about how they choose to travel,” said Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas.
More than 37,000 trees, plants and shrubs will be planted by the end of the project, including oak trees to provide shade and wind protection.
In February a new road underpass at Clyde Road was completed, signalling the completion of the Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal Project.
All 22 dangerous and congested level crossings will be removed on the Pakenham Line by 2025 according to the State Government.
