Tara Murray
The masterplan for the redevelopment of the Sunshine precinct as part of the Melbourne Airport rail link is set to be released later this year.
Work on the masterplan has been in progress since last year when the state government released the vision and framework for the development late last year.
The Sunshine precinct is set to provide key opportunities to boost employment, investment and liveability through planning in the Sunshine area.
Western Metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming raised questions in parliament asking when the masterplan would be released.
She also questioned when funding for the project would be allocated, with no funding in the recent state or federal budgets.
“I want to clarify when the Sunshine precinct will be funded,” she said.
“Prior to the state election in November 2019, the Victorian government announced there will need to be a significant redevelopment of the Sunshine area and Sunshine Superhub.”
“Brimbank City Council welcomed the announcement of an opportunity statement and this was followed by consultation earlier this year on the nine key project ideas.
“Despite these concepts, the Victorian government is yet to provide any certainty of the financing and the delivery of the key project.”
Dr Cumming said residents were yet to see any real promise delivered in the project.
She has since also called for Albion station and that quarter to be redeveloped to unlock the potential in the area in parliament.
Dr Cumming backed the council’s calls for the station to be upgraded as part of the rail link project.
A state government spokesperson said the government was continuing to develop the Sunshine station masterplan.
The state government has also committed $20 billion investment in infrastructure in Melbourne’s west, which includes fast transport connections to Melbourne’s CBD, Melbourne Airport Rail, the Suburban Rail Loop and regional rail network.
