A Wyndham councillor is calling on the state government to speed up the delivery of several key upgrades promised for Williams Landing station.
In May last year, Star Weekly reported that the state government promised $4.5 million worth of funding from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) funds to upgrade the station.
Cr Larry Zhao said the upgrades, which include the installation of a new lift and a parkiteer on the Point Cook side of the station, need to be sped up.
“There is no lift there on the Point Cook side of the station, so it is really unfair and inconvenient for people on that side, especially for those who are elderly or have a disability,” Cr Zhao said.
“It is a very long way to climb to the top of the stairs or walk up the ramp.”
Cr Zhao said a large parkiteer on the Point Cook side of the station would encourage more people to ride to the station.
“There are more than 70,000 in Point Cook, and for people living around Dunnings Road or Featherbrook, being able to ride their bicycles to the station, would help solve some of the traffic congestion problems,’ he said.
“Some people have to use their family members to take them to the station, so if that was in place it would save them time to do more valuable things.”
A spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Planning said the government has wrapped up the planning stages, and expects construction to begin in 2026.
“The Williams Landing Station upgrade is underway and the project will deliver modern, state-of-the-art facilities to meet the needs of the growing western suburbs,” the spokesperson said.
“Development works for the project have now been completed and designs are currently being prepared ahead of construction commencing next year.
“These upgrades will significantly improve the station experience for passengers and support increased accessibility and active transport options at Williams Landing.”
