Local businesses, residents and community groups will be consulted during the removal of one of Melbourne’s 50 most dangerous and congested level crossings.
Member for Southern Metropolitan Region, Philip Dalidakis, will lead the community engagement program for the level crossing at Burke Rd in Glen Iris – the first to get underway under the Andrews Labor Government’s multi-billion dollar Level Crossing Removal Project.
The boom gates at Burke Road level crossing are down for 40 minutes between 7:00am-9:00am every morning, holding up motorists, cyclists and emergency services vehicles.
The Stakeholder Liaison Group for the Burke Road level crossing will include local businesses, residents, community groups and other stakeholders.
The Group will meet regularly with the project team and representatives from the Level Crossing Removal Authority to provide local community and business feedback as work to remove the Burke Road level crossing progresses.
Removing the level crossing will involve lowering the rail line under the road and rebuilding Gardiner Station to provide street level access to the lowered platforms.
Burke Road itself will also see three tram stops consolidated into one level access stop opposite the new station entrance.
Further information about works at Burke Road and Gardiner Station will be provided shortly as works to remove this congested death trap in the heart of Glen Iris ramp up.
Quotes attributable to James Merlino, Acting Premier
“The Andrews Labor Government is removing the congested and dangerous Burke Road level crossing and rebuilding Gardiner Station to make Glen Iris a better, safer and easier place to live and visit.”
“Philip is a passionate local advocate, and is the perfect person to lead engagement with the local community on this critical project.”
Quotes attributable to Philip Dalidakis, Member for Southern Metropolitan Region
“Construction will cause some disruption, but it’s nothing compared to the ongoing disruption, distress and delay that this level crossing causes for motorists and commuters every day.”
“It’s a great opportunity to work with residents, businesses and other stakeholders on a project that will deliver so much for the local community and finally see the Burke Road level crossing removed once and for all.”
Reviewed 19 August 2020