Progress made on Melton Station construction and boom gate removal

Work to open a modern and accessible train station and remove boom gates in the Victorian suburb of Melton is making significant progress.

All six lift shafts and four staircases have been installed for the new elevated station, with glazing and cladding works to continue in the coming months.

Additionally, a 16-metre wide pedestrian through link structure has been finished, requiring more than 2,000 cubic metres of concrete to be poured.

Nearly 200 precast concrete slabs have been installed for the Melton Station building, and 196 square metres of glass have been fitted for its roof.

Upon completion, Melton Station will feature four platforms with undercover areas to provide shelter from the weather and an air-conditioned waiting room, along with two extended platforms so passengers can benefit from longer, nine-car VLocity trains running on the Melton Line next year.

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Works to build rail bridges over Melton’s Coburns Road and Exford Road are also progressing well, with both level crossings to be removed this year.

At Ferris Road, 637 reinforced concrete panels have been lifted for the new road bridge’s facade, which features a striking wave pattern.

In nearby Truganina, the new Hopkins Road bridge being built over the rail line is also taking shape, with crews recently painting the facade and railings a vibrant shade of purple, reflecting local wildflowers.

Both road bridges will open later this year, boosting safety and easing congestion through the area.