Plans kick off on rail crossing removal
Croydon Structure Plan update With the Victorian Government’s announcement that it will be removing the level crossing at Coolstore Road, Croydon, Council is undertaking a further review of the Draft Croydon Structure Plan.
Initial site investigations have begun at the site of three level crossing removals in Maroondah, which will be removed by 2025 as part of the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project. Council is working closely with the Level Crossing Removal team to plan and implement the projects at Coolstore Road in Croydon, Dublin Road in East Ringwood, and at Bedford Road in Ringwood. Once complete, this will mean both the Belgrave and Lilydale lines will be boom-gate free - all the way to the city. The Victorian Government has confirmed that early investigations suggest the most likely design to remove the crossings at Bedford Road and Dublin Road will be
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to build trenches under the roads. The Coolstore Road crossing will be removed through a rail bridge over the road. The works will result in a reduced commute and local travel times; increased safety and better connections between our schools, shopping precincts and essential services. An additional bonus for Maroondah will be two redeveloped stations at Croydon and Ringwood East.
We will be considering the implications from the Level Crossing Removal Project and what opportunities this presents for Croydon in the future. An update to the Structure Plan will ensure any future development and enhancement of the activity centre continues to meet the community’s needs, desires and aspirations. The next stage of consultation on the Draft Croydon Structure Plan is expected early next year. For more information visit the Croydon Structure Plan page at www.yoursay.maroondah.vic.gov.au
Council has been advocating for the removal of these level crossings for more than five years, in particular the removal of the Coolstore Road level crossing and Croydon Station upgrade.
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To be included you must be a community-based group, not-for-profit organisation, or provide a community service. To add your organisation to our online Community Directory, update details, or to search for services or organisations nearest you, visit www.maroondah.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 88 22 33 for more information. Our Community Directory 2021-2022 is also available in hard copy form which you can pick up from a Council service centre or local library.
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