Georgia Tacey
Killara Primary School students have been offered a first glimpse at the new Metro Tunnel station at Parkville.
The school was invited by Sunbury MP Josh Bull to catch an exclusive look at the new station on Monday, May 19, alongside students from Cranbourne’s Rangebank Primary School.
Twenty-four grade 5 and 6 students got to tour the station, with principal Sue Muir saying the students were very excited to see it all, and were especially excited to meet Premier Jacinta Allan, Treasurer Jaclyn Symes and Education Minister Ben Carroll.
“It was a fantastic experience for the students,” she said.
“They were amazed by the size and scale of the station and loved the artwork by Maree Clarke that shows footprints of native animals on the platforms.
“Some of them are already planning ahead to catch the train to go to Melbourne University.”
Ms Muir said Ms Allan spent a lot of time meeting with and engaging with all the students, and was keen to hear their thoughts about the new station.
She said school captains Henry and Ellyse had the chance to be interviewed by Ms Allan, where they served as “outstanding ambassadors for Killara”.
“I think it’s fantastic and I love the atmosphere. I love how it’s all organised and how it’s set up,” said student Ellyse.
“I love it. I love all the art and it’s just so big. It’s amazing,” said student Lilleth.
Mr Bull said the opening of the Metro Tunnel will be a game-changer for Sunbury residents.
“This is the biggest upgrade of Melbourne’s train network since the City Loop opened in 1981,” he said.
“It will double the size of Melbourne’s underground rail network – and that means better connections to jobs, healthcare and education.”
The Metro Tunnel will open later this year, with the Sunbury line set to run through the new tunnel stations including Parkville and onto the Cranbourne-Pakenham line.
