The call comes after the announcement that eight more grade separations have been scheduled along the Frankston line.
Works have started on the government’s election promise to get rid of Victoria’s 50 most dangerous level crossings over the next eight years, with at least 20 to be removed during Labor’s first term.
Workmen have begun removing the first three level crossings at Main Road, St Albans; Burke Road, Glen Iris; and North Road in Ormond.
Earlier this month, the government also announced that works to remove eight crossings along the Frankston line would start in 2018, when the next state election is due.
To date, only two crossings in the west – at Main Road and Furlong Road, St Albans – have been earmarked for removal over the next three years.
Wyndham council’s transport portfolio- holder, Glenn Goodfellow, said the council was keen to have the Cherry Street crossing put on the list during this term of government.
Cr Goodfellow said removing level crossings along the Werribee line would help address traffic congestion across the city.
“To date we have not received any commitment that the Cherry Street crossing will be removed in this term of government,” Cr Goodfellow said.
“It’s vital that the state government acknowledges the urgent need to remove level crossings in the growing west, as well as other areas across Melbourne.
“As well as causing major delays for commuters and emergency service vehicles, level crossings can also pose a safety threat.”
A spokesman for Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the Frankston crossings were not the last crossing removals the government would start work on during this term.
“The next level crossings to go will be announced as detailed planning progresses on removing 50 of our worst level crossings.”
