West Footscray station
West Footscray is a vibrant and diverse community, with new residential developments altering the suburb's industrial face.
The rebuilt West Footscray railway station will be an important part of that change, providing another modern transport hub on the city's western fringe.
In early 2011 we asked you what you wanted in an improved West Footscray station. You told us that you valued safety, accessibility, lighting and shelter and you wanted to see the station relocated further west to the heart of West Footscray.
West Footscray station - preliminary design
The station will be rebuilt approximately 160 metres west of the existing station.
The rebuilt West Footscray station will feature:
- a covered pedestrian and cycle overpass connecting Sunshine Road and Cross Street
- stairs, lifts and ramps from the overpass to the station entrances and to all platforms
- canopies above the station entrances, stairs and platforms
- station facilities on the overpass, including a ticket office, waiting area and restrooms
- landscaped forecourt areas on both sides of the station featuring native grass and tree species, seating, greenery and improved lighting
- a new car park on the north side of the station and taxi and drop off zones on both sides of the station
- secure bicycle storage
- improved pedestrian access to the station, including a crossing on Sunshine Road
The existing West Footscray railway station will continue to operate throughout construction.
Have your say
Your feedback will help us to develop our preliminary designs further and plan construction to minimise impacts.
To have your say please contact us.