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Knox City Council welcomes the announcement that if re-elected, the Victorian Government will rebuild Boronia Station and deck over the southern rail trench to create new pedestrian and community spaces.
Knox Mayor, Cr Susan Laukens said rebuilding the station is central to Council’s plan to bring new life to the suburb and one of the key advocacy priorities identified by Council.
“We’ve long heard that Boronia is old, tired and in need of significant investment to give it new life and improve liveability for those who call it home,” Cr Laukens said.
“The train line cuts the centre of Boronia in half and the station feels dark and unsafe even in daylight hours. Decking over the trench will create a welcoming public space and encourage more people to walk around and spend time in the centre.
“We are thrilled with the Victorian Government’s commitment of $60 million towards Boronia station. With this investment the train station precinct will become the new heart of Boronia and support a strong local economy.
“Improving this precinct was identified as a critical lever in Council’s plan to renew the central area of Boronia. Plans like these need significant investment and Council needs state and federal governments to support us in delivering these plans for our community.
“I am proud of the tireless work of Council in advocating to all levels of government and different sides of politics to help us achieve our vision for Boronia.”
Public transport services are well used by residents driving to Boronia station from a large catchment, which extends in to the foothills.
The centre’s current trade catchment is expected to increase from 155,000 to 177,000 people by 2041.
The Australian Government has made a commitment to deliver additional commuter car parking and the Victorian Government has already allocated about $2.5 million to improve the centre of Boronia.
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