REVITALISING the Albion railway station precinct is among the aims of a new neighbourhood plan released by Brimbank council.
The plan seeks a way to reuse the historic John Darling flour mills buildings as part of a “preferred future” of Albion for the next 20 years.
The plan, prepared after community consultation, also proposes to enhance the Kororoit Creek area, including a path and a possible lookout platform, and development of Barclay Reserve, including a playground and new bike links.
The plan also proposes improved access to the train station via a path from Talmage Street and a footbridge across the rail line, and minimising the impact of commuter parking on nearby residential areas.
“The train station precinct is a key destination for people, but movement for all modes of transport is unclear and confusing,” the plan states.
“There are opportunites to provide safe and legible movement around the station for vehicles, pedestrians, bikes and buses.”
Council’s city development director Stuart Menzies said restoration work had started on two outbuildings at the mill site.
“Council’s Sunshine town centre structure plan recognises the historic significance of the site and . . . identifies future preferred uses including office, residential and community use,” he said.
The plan also seeks to address traffic problems – “movement and access” created the most discussion from respondents, who also found the local street network was “unclear and illegible”.
Submissions close on July 30. Details: brimbank.vic.gov.au
