Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Narre Warren level crossing removal

Belinda WILSON (Narre Warren North) (11:09): Last week I visited the Webb Street level crossing removal in Narre Warren and got an update on the fantastic progress the crew are making. The team working on the project are making amazing headway into the construction of the new station, which will be an improved and modern facility. As well as the total transformation this project is going to make for the traffic on Webb Street, the station upgrade will include more seating and more shelter. It will include a new air-conditioned waiting room, new toilet facilities and of course an updated ticket office and kiosk. Throughout the rest of November and December, work will continue on the new rail bridge and the station rebuild. It will include lift shafts and stairs, removing the boom gates on Webb Street and commencing the demolition of the existing Narre Warren station.

The removal of the level crossing at Narre Warren and the already completed removal of the crossing at Hallam station is part of the Allan Labor government’s plan to make the Pakenham line boom gate free by 2025. This is going to make an incredible difference to travel times and safety for motorists and of course all public transport users. On top of this, the Metro Tunnel is scheduled to open in 2025 – a year ahead of schedule, I might add – meaning more trains and faster travel times for people on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. Thank you to the team, who are doing an incredible job working around the clock to deliver this incredible project to ease congestion on Webb Street, improve safety and enhance the lives of those of us living in Narre Warren and the surrounding areas.