Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Projects at Warrigal Rd, Mentone & Parkers Rd, Parkdale

Background

The Victorian Government announced in July 2021 that it will be removing two additional Level Crossings in Kingston at Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale.

If you have further questions about the project see the Level Crossing Removal website or if wish to provide your feedback directly to the Level Crossing Removal Project team, contact them via the helpline on 1800 105 105.

What is Council's role?
Council is not responsible for planning this project or its delivery, however we are speaking up on behalf of our community to make sure we get the best outcomes for Kingston.

Kingston Council conducted its own community consultation on the project in September 2021 to ensure community views on the project were heard by the LXRP.

Council formally requested the LXRP and the Victorian Minister of Transport Infrastructure conduct a robust community consultation process to inform the eventual design for the Parkers Road / Warrigal Road level crossing removals.

The Victorian Government has since launched engagement via:
https://engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-mentone-and-parkdale

Kingston Council has also specifically requested that they share what information the government has to support its claim that “the initial engineering and technical assessment have determined a rail bridge over road to be the best solution”. To date, we have not yet had a response.

September 2021 - Council consultation

A number of other level crossings have been removed in Kingston. See the FAQ section for a description and photographs to illustrate the range of options used in the area in the past.

What is Council's role?
Council is not responsible for planning this project or its delivery, however we are speaking up on behalf of our community to make sure we get the best outcomes for Kingston.

Council has requested an urgent briefing with the LXRP to find out further details of the project.

We are conducting this consultation to help inform our advocacy to the Victorian Government on behalf of our community.

We need your input to help make sure this once-in-a-generation project is delivered with the best results for the community.

By taking part in our online survey, you are helping Council understand community views on the project. Community feedback will be reported back to the Level Crossing Removal Project who are responsible for undertaking the works.

Have your say

You can share your views by:

• Taking part in our online survey via the link below
• Making a further submission via email to info@kingston.vic.gov.au or mailing PO Box 1000 Mentone.

The consultation is open until Tuesday 7 September 2021.