A major upgrade has started at Woodend station carpark to seal and mark 200 spaces, install new lighting, CCTV, footpaths and drainage.
The long-awaited work is being carried out as part of the state government’s Road and Rail Minor Works Program, following a community consultation session on the intended improvements in July last year.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas launched the start of the construction on March 23.
“Public transport is of incredible importance to the people of Woodend and these upgrades will make this busy station more accessible and safer,” she said.
Upgrades will include a pathway that directly connects the station and existing pedestrian railway crossing to Corinella Road, so that people no longer have to walk through the car parking area to get to Corinella Road.
The work is being carried out in two stages and is expected to be finished in June.
The carparks at Macedon and Clarkefield station are also due to get upgrades as part of the Road and Rail Minor Works Program, which is designed to make it quicker and easier for commuters to take the train.
Those upgrades are expected to be completed this year.
