By Matthew Sims
Brimbank council has named the development of the Sunshine Super Hub, upgrades to the Albion train station and improvements for the Calder Freeway among a list of updated priorities for seeking funding for transport improvements across the region.
Council adopted its 2022 updated version of the Transport Priorities Paper at its April 19 meeting, which would inform how it would seek funding from the state and federal governments, after first adopting the paper in 2013.
Updated priorities outlined in the update included:
* Delivering the Sunshine Super Hub;
* Upgrading the Albion train station;
* Boosting local benefits from the Melbourne Airport Rail;
* Future train stations at Calder Park, Keilor Park and Sunshine North;
* Delivering upgrades to the Calder Freeway to boost safety and reduce congestion;
* Providing more infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles; and
* Exploring opportunities for light rail and other transit technologies.
Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the priorities would enable the council to respond to the ever-changing transport needs of the community.
“Good transport design plays a really important role in making our community a better place to live, play and work,” she said.
“As we move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, investment in transport infrastructure represents a significant opportunity for economic growth, to address climate change and improve the social and economic opportunities for our community.”
The council also outlined that the paper would support the strategic outcomes outlined in the latest Council Plan, as well as the Climate Emergency Plan and the Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050 report.
The paper also included a number of other transport funding goals for the region, including the removal of seven level crossings and upgrades to the Sunbury train line.
Details: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/transport-priorities-paper
