Level Crossing Removal Project

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The Victorian State Government will remove 110 dangerous level crossings around Melbourne by 2030. Of the 72 that have been removed so far, three are in Hobsons Bay:

Details of works on the remaining level crossings on the Werribee line:

Council's role with the Level Crossing Removal Project

The project is part of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority and the projects fall under Victoria’s Big Build.

Council acknowledges that these large-scale infrastructure projects have lasting impacts on surrounding communities. Throughout the process, Council will work to represent the views and opinions of the community.

In March 2016 Hobsons Bay City Council adopted a set of guiding principles for grade separation projects in Hobsons Bay to present to the state government. Their purpose is to ensure that local amenity is protected and the best possible outcomes are achieved.

The principles apply in the planning, design, consultation and implementation of any grade separation project within Hobsons Bay. They are in place to ensure that level crossing removals are well integrated with the local area and that community amenity is protected. The principles are:

  • a value-for-money outcome
  • an efficient road network
  • a connected community
  • conservation of special values
  • minimal impact on adjacent private land
  • quality public places
  • allowance for future development
  • a safe and accessible precinct
  • an integrated transport hub
  • an environmentally responsible development
  • a development that addresses community concerns and aspirations

You can view the Hobsons Bay Grade Separation Principles(PDF, 3MB) here.

For details about the Big Build and Level Crossing Removal Projects, visit www.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au