Summary

The Victorian Government is working in partnership with the Australian Government to deliver new car parking spaces at Eltham Station.

The new car park will feature improved CCTV and lighting.

This project is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project and funded by the Victorian Government and the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund.

Engagement

To support the delivery of new and upgraded car parks at this site and the planning approvals process, we undertook a process of community consultation to ensure that the views of local residents and station users were considered.

Planning Approvals Consultation Summary

We invited local residents and interested stakeholders to provide feedback on the designs as well as key local values we should consider through detailed design. The public consultation period was open from 9 August until 6 September 2021, with feedback captured through the Victorian Government’s online engagement platform Engage Victoria, as well as mail and email.

What we heard

Flora and Fauna

You told us about the connection to local flora and fauna, in particular the large trees that provide shading and visual amenity to the station and current car park.

Design

Submissions also covered design and landscaping, with an emphasis on the design meeting the ‘Green Wedge’ values of the local area.

Safety

Various submissions requested we ensure safety is a top priority of the design.

Next Steps

Feedback has been included in a public consultation summary report which informs the Minister for Planning’s assessment of the projects under Clause 52.03. Feedback has also been provided to the design and project teams for consideration as the final designs are confirmed.

Once the design for each car park has been finalised, we’ll share it publicly.

You can also contact us by email at [email protected] or phone on 1800 105 105.

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