Crews are laying the groundwork for a revitalised Boronia Station precinct, with geotechnical works underway this week for the station upgrade, which will enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity for the local community.
As part of the works, boreholes will be drilled along Lupton Way, with traffic controllers in place to make sure locals can get around the area safely during works.
Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor said it’s great to have the site investigations underway.
“These are paving the way for major works starting later this year for this important upgrade to Boronia’s railway station,” he said.
The project will also include a new landscaped plaza with seating and lighting, connecting to a new pedestrian crossing for safe and convenient access to the Dorset Road shopping precinct.
New canopies over the station’s entrances will be added, and an improved pick-up and drop-off area along Lupton Way will be built. Increased lighting and CCTV around the precinct will improve safety.
The station’s ticket office and protective services office will be relocated to upgrade the station entries and allow the station concourse to be widened, improving access over the rail line.
There will be improvements to the platform, including upgrades to station furniture, shelters, and toilets, as well as updates to the passenger waiting room.
The contract for the project has been awarded to an alliance comprising Acciona, WSP, and Metro Trains Melbourne, in partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Project, with works set to start later this year and construction completed in 2026.
The station upgrade follows works completed in Melbourne’s outer east last year to make the Lilydale Line level crossing free, and the Belgrave Line boom gate free between Ferntree Gully and the city.
We thank the community for providing their feedback and sharing what’s important to them. Feedback will help inform aspects of the final designs for the project, due for release later this year.
“I know the community is looking forward to seeing the project complete, as it will completely transform the heart of Boronia and improve safety and accessibility for people using the station,” said Mr Taylor.
