THE new Parkdale Station precinct will contain original elements of the old station building.
The state government will construct a new Parkdale Station when it builds sky rail to replace the level crossings at Warrigal Road and Parkers Road. Concerned community members and Kingston Council have been pushing for the original station building to be preserved in some way.
Last week, the Level Crossing Removal Project released new designs for the rebuilt station. In a statement the LXRP said that “retaining original elements of the existing station is important to locals, so the station building will be repurposed and located within the new precinct.”
“Community feedback has shaped the latest designs, and the new station precinct and open space has been designed to reflect the local character and village feel of Parkdale. The new station precinct will have a generous forecourt and gathering places, featuring warm and light-toned materials such as timber, granite and stone, in keeping with community feedback,” the LXRP says. “The new open spaces will feature trees and landscaping, walking and cycling paths, and recreation areas including a basketball half court, open-air gym and nature-based play areas.
“When the new station opens, passengers will enjoy modern, accessible station facilities, filled with natural light – featuring stairs and lifts to station platforms, a new office for protective services officers, more lighting at night and better CCTV. The community is now invited to share feedback on the updated designs at Engage Victoria, and at face-to-face and virtual community information sessions from mid October.”
A push to have the Parkdale Station heritage protected failed last month (“Heritage hopes for train station dashed” The News 21/9/22).
To provide feedback on the Parkdale Station designs visit engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-mentone-and-parkdale
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 12 October 2022