LXRP - Level Crossing Removal Project in Cardinia Shire
About
- As part of the Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), 3 level crossings in Pakenham are being removed at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road. As part of this project, new stations will be built at Pakenham and East Pakenham.
- The Cardinia Road Level Crossing was also recently removed by LXRP.
- The Victorian Government has also announced that 2 level crossings in Beaconsfield are also going to be removed by 2025.
Level crossing removals - Pakenham
McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road
The 3 level crossings will be removed by raising the rail line over the roads, which will:
- improve safety and reduce congestion
- allow for new community spaces
- minimise disruption to road and train users during construction
Visit these Level Crossing Removal Project pages to view information including:
- info about each project
- project timelines
- current works notices and disruptions
- how to sign up for email updates
- contact information if you have questions about a project
- image galleries
McGregor Road, Pakenham Main Street, Pakenham Racecourse Road, Pakenham Engagement opportunities on Pakenham LXRP
Our involvement in the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project
Council is a key stakeholder in Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project. We'll work with the LXRP, and advocate to the Victorian Government for the project to:
- improve support and enhance opportunities for existing and future businesses
- integrate the train station, bus interchange and car parking with the town centre and surrounding communities, and improve pedestrian paths
- provide safe and functional community spaces
- enhance the look of the area, including by landscaping through the precinct
- improve traffic flow, including integrating the existing paths with new pedestrian and bicycle connections
- minimise disruption to local businesses and our wider community during construction.
View the 'Our vision' document for more information.
Our vision - Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (PDF) Our vision - Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (Word)
New Pakenham and East Pakenham stations
Designs have been released for the brand-new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations, being built as part of the fast-tracked project to remove the 3 level crossings in Pakenham. You can view the designs here on the LXRP website
More info on LXRP website: new Pakenham station and future Pakenham East station
The existing metropolitan line is also being extended by about 2 kilometres. The works will allow more services to be added to the Pakenham and Gippsland lines in the future.
Council's involvement in the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project
Council is a key stakeholder in Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project. We'll work with the LXRP, and advocate to the Victorian Government for the project to:
- improve support and enhance opportunities for existing and future businesses
- integrate the train station, bus interchange and car parking with the town centre and surrounding communities, and improve pedestrian paths
- provide safe and functional community spaces
- enhance the look of the area, including by landscaping through the precinct
- improve traffic flow, including integrating the existing paths with new pedestrian and bicycle connections
- minimise disruption to local businesses and our wider community during construction.
View the 'Our vision' document for more information.
Our vision - Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (PDF) Our vision - Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (Word)
Level crossing removals - Beaconsfield
LXRP is building a new road bridge over the rail line at Brunt Road and Station Street in Beaconsfield. Site works have started and construction will be completed by 2025.
Visit the Level Crossing Removal Project pages below to view information including:
- info about each project
- current works notices and disruptions
- how to sign up for email updates
- engagement opportunities
- contact information if you have questions about a project
- image galleries
Level crossing closure – Officer
LXRP will close Station Street in Officer at the rail crossing. This will remove the crossing from the road network.
Alternative road access will be provided by the existing Brunt Road and Siding Avenue, and the future north/south connection from Officer South Road to Bayview Road.
Early site investigations are underway, with the project to be completed in 2025.
Visit the Level Crossing Removal Project page below to view information including:
- info about the project
- current works notices and disruptions
- how to sign up for email updates
- engagement opportunities
- contact information if you have questions
- image galleries
More information
Enquiries and updates
- Contact the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project on 1800 105 105 or contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
- Subscribe to Level Crossing Removal Project email updates