By Tate Papworth
Albion station is about to undergo a $900,000 upgrade.
Brimbank council is set to begin works to improve access to the western side of the station and improve safety.
Mayor Lucinda Congreve said residents, cyclists and motorists will all benefit from the upgrades.
“The project will include a new roundabout and raised pedestrian crossing at Sydney Street. This will ensure safer travel for people walking, cycling and driving to the station,” she said.
“We’ll also be planting more shade trees, landscaping and adding better lighting to create a welcoming and pedestrian-friendly environment, all while making it easier and safer to get around.”
Some disruption will be necessary while works are carried out, including temporary closure along Derrimut Street until mid-October. Further closures to Sydney Street and the station carpark will be required in December.
Work was expected to start this week and be finished by the end of the year.
The $900,000 upgrade is jointly funded by Brimbank council ($800,000) in partnership with the Victorian government’s Public Safety Infrastructure Fund ($100,000).
The busy station has been receiving a lot of love in recent times.
In July, the Albion Stationeers were given permission to conduct regular clean-ups around the station.
