One other eight degree crossings will probably be eliminated in Melbourne’s interior north alongside the Upfield prepare line, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has introduced.
Brunswick crossings at Albert Road, Albion Road, Brunswick Road, Dawson Road, Hope Road, Union Road would all be eliminated by 2027 in favour of elevated rail bridges, in addition to Park Road in Parkville, the premier mentioned.
Jewel, Anstey and Brunswick stations will probably be rebuilt to accommodate the sky rail, as has been the case additional up the road at Coburg station. When full, the complete rail line could have no degree crossings left.
The prepare line runs via the seat of Brunswick, held tightly by Greens MP Tim Reid.
Andrews didn’t reveal the price of the Upfield announcement, as a substitute saying the up to date price of the long-running degree crossing removing challenge could be “mirrored within the pre-election finances replace”.
“It’s a authorities announcement, however everyone knows who removes degree crossings. It’s not the opposite facet,” he mentioned.
The premier mentioned the announcement additionally aimed to maintain an “elite personnel” who had expert up over the previous few years eradicating degree crossings in employment.
Anstey station is one among three prepare stations that will probably be rebuilt to accommodate the continuation of sky rail via Brunswick.Credit score:Justin McManus
“We don’t need them to expire of labor. We wish to maintain pushing ahead, maintain eliminating these degree crossings and there are extra to do,” he mentioned.
