While the recent announcement of Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) funds for Wyndham focussed on new and improved bus services and infrastructure projects, there were also benefits for rail commuters.
Those catching trains to and from Williams Landing will soon notice upgrades taking place thanks to $4.5 million in GAIC funds allocated to the station.
The upgrades will include the installation of a new lift providing disabled passengers with better access to and from the platforms.
Cyclists are also catered for, with the addition of a parkiteer on the Wallace Avenue side of the station, while minor amenity upgrades will be made throughout.
“Access and safe cyclists parking ensures more in our community can use our public transport system,” said Point Cook MP Mathew Hilakari in welcoming the upgrades.
“It’s good for congestion, and good for people.”
The GAIC fund is a one-off contribution payable by landowners developing land that has been zoned for urban use and development in the Wyndham, Hume, Melton,Mitchell, Whittlesea, Cardinia and Casey local government areas.
More than $400 million was allocated to 37 infrastructure
projects across Victoria in the latest round of GAIC funding, with Wyndham receiving in excess of $160 million alone.
Along with upgrades to Williams Landing station, $60 million was provided for new and upgraded bus routes in Tarneit and Laverton North and Wyndham Vale.
To learn more about the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution, visit:
planning.vic.gov.au.
Cade Lucas.
