Maroondah Level Crossing Removal projects

In 2021, after nearly five years of advocacy by Council, the Victorian Government announced funding to remove the last three level crossings in Maroondah. Before this announcement, Council advocated for the projects by developing and presenting concept plans similar to those delivered today, and by carrying out extensive community consultation in 2017 and 2018.

Feedback from the community, especially on the Croydon level crossing removal plans, played an important role in showing that the projects were not only needed, but also strongly supported by local residents.

During the detailed design and development stage, Council used its local knowledge and insights from earlier consultation to continue providing design advice to the Victorian Government. This helped ensure the projects delivered the best possible outcomes for the community.

Council’s advocacy led to important improvements in the final plans, including new roads, shared walking and cycling paths, safer pedestrian connections, more landscaping and open space, and other urban design enhancements. These improvements have now been delivered as part of the three level crossing removal projects.

Full details of the Victorian Government’s community consultation are available on the Engage Victoria webpage.

The Coolstore Road level crossing in Croydon was removed as part of the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project. A new Croydon Transport Hub was also delivered as part of this project.

The level crossing has been replaced with a new rail bridge over the road. The Transport Hub features a new train station, a 14-bay bus interchange, car parking for 284 vehicles and 10 motorcycles and new road connections.

New road connections under the rail line between Kent Avenue and Lacey Street, and Devon Street, replace the Coolstore Road roundabout and connects Croydon’s town centre, making it easier for pedestrians to cross the rail line and navigate transport in the area.

Construction works began in early 2023 and the redeveloped station was opened in August 2024.

Find more information on the Coolstore Road level crossing removal project and the Croydon Station redevelopment on Victoria's Big Build webpage.

The Bedford Road level crossing in Ringwood was removed as part of the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project. The project saw the lowering of the rail lines into trenches underneath the road.

As part of the project, a missing section of pedestrian and cycling pathway that connects the 19.2km Heathmont Rail Trail to Bedford Park was also constructed

Construction began in early 2023 and the road opened in March 2024.

Find more information on the Bedford Road level crossing removal project visit Victoria's Big Build webpage.

The Dublin Road level crossing in Ringwood East was removed as part of the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project. The project saw the lowering of the rail lines into trenches underneath the road.

A new Ringwood East Station was also built as part of the project and features a main concourse and second entry, platforms that are accessible by lifts and stairs and upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths.

The new station creates safer and more direct links between the Ringwood East shopping precinct, public transport and upgraded parking with about 460 car spaces.

Construction works began in early 2023 and Dublin Road reopened to traffic in June 2023, with Ringwood East station reopening in July 2024.

For more information on the Dublin Road level crossing removal project and the Ringwood East station redevelopment visit Victoria's Big Build webpage.