The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with upgrading Boronia Station to benefit locals.
Boronia Station is perfectly positioned in the centre of the suburb, but the rail trench and below-ground station make it hard for locals to access and get around the station.
Scoping works are now underway, with upgrades to include decking over the southern rail trench to create new pedestrian and community spaces that will bring more life to the heart of the precinct.
The project will create better connections to local shops, eateries and buses, including pedestrian access from the car park to the Dorset Road shops, making it easier for locals to get around central Boronia.
The station itself will undergo a major overhaul, with options being explored including façade upgrades, improved lighting, CCTV, platform upgrades, and furniture, to create a safer and more accessible station.
Disability access will be improved with upgraded paths, handrails and tactile surfaces.
The Labor Government is investing $60 million for the station upgrade in the Victorian Budget 2023/24.
The bus interchange will also receive new shelters and furniture so passengers can be protected from the elements and can transfer from train to bus services in comfort.
Together with other projects to revitalise the suburb, the station upgrade will create a more liveable community space for locals in Boronia.
The station upgrade will be delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Authority and complements the work done on nearby level crossing removals and new stations on the Belgrave-Lilydale Line. It is expected to be completed in 2026.
In total, 12 level crossings will be removed on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines, with eight already gone for good. This will make the Lilydale line level crossing free by 2025, and the Belgrave Line level crossing free between Ferntree Gully and the city.
Quote attributable to Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor
“We’re getting on with upgrading Boronia Station – which will help connect a community previously separated by the rail line, making it easier for people to access local shops, buses, schools and places to eat.”
"I’m really looking forward to seeing the project complete, as it will completely transform the heart of the suburb and improve accessibility for everyone who uses it.”
