New train stations, the Sunshine Super Hub, an upgraded Albion Train Station and improvements to the Calder Freeway are among the transport priorities Brimbank Council will be seeking for investment from the State and Federal governments.
These priorities are outlined in the updated Transport Priorities Paper 2022, adopted by Council at its 19 April 2022 Council Meeting.
Since the first version of the Transport Priorities Paper in 2013, it has played an important role in helping Council successfully advocate for several major road, rail and active transport infrastructure projects.
This includes:
- Removal of seven level crossings
- Upgrades to the Sunbury train line
- Upgraded intersections on the arterial road network and preliminary funding commitments to upgrade the Calder Freeway
Council is updating its transport priorities to respond to local and global challenges, as well as to support the strategic objectives outlined in Council's latest Council Plan, as well as recently adopted strategic documents such as the Climate Emergency Plan and the Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050.
These new priorities include:
- Maximise the local benefits from the Melbourne Airport Rail
- Deliver the Sunshine Super Hub
- Upgrade Albion Train Station
- Future train stations at Calder Park, Keilor Park and Sunshine North
- Upgrades to improve safety and address congestion on Calder Freeway
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- Exploring opportunities for light rail and other transit technologies.
Quotes to be attributed to Brimbank Mayor, Cr Jasmine Nguyen:
"Good transport design plays a really important role in making our community a better place to live, play and work.
"As we move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, investment in transport infrastructure represents a significant opportunity for economic growth, to address climate change and improve the social and economic opportunities for our community."
