The City of Casey has welcomed news of a new train station at Webb Street, Narre Warren along with the planned removal of the bustling strip’s level crossing.
The State Government announced the project – which is set to be completed by 2025 – on Thursday 29 July as one of a number of new crossing removals added to its list.
The Webb Street precinct has been the subject of significant lobbying over recent years, and the council said the upgrade would dramatically transform the way local commuters can move in and around the area, boost local business activity and provide new urban spaces for the community.
“This is excellent news for the community. The State Government has recognised the growing congestion around the gateway to the Narre Warren-Fountain Gate CBD, which sees extended delays at the boom gates, 15,000 plus vehicles a day on Webb Street, and difficulties for pedestrians,” said Casey’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff.
“Council has endorsed a structure plan and urban design framework for the Narre Warren-Fountain Gate CBD, which will enable better connections and access to public transport and the services our community needs.”
“The new station, hybrid rail over road level crossing solution and improved pedestrian access will improve accessibility to one of the major activity centres in Melbourne’s south east.
“We look forward to working with the State Government, residents and businesses on the best possible outcomes,” Ms Duff said.
City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson said the investment into the rail precinct opens up possibilities for the whole district.
“The newly committed State funded projects, have the potential to be integrated into a leading-edge redesigned precinct to service our diverse CBD,” he said.
“Importantly, these projects provide an opportunity to provide more connected walking and cycling access and improvements to the public realm, benefitting the wider community. We are looking forward to working with the State Government and the community on these exciting changes,” Mr Patterson added.
