More than 21,000 new and upgraded car parking spaces have been delivered at train stations across Melbourne and regional Victoria through funding from the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments.
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Car Park Milestone
The milestone was marked by the opening of a new car park at Watergardens Station in Melbourne's north-west. The Watergardens facility includes:
- 485 new car parking spaces
- 26 accessible parking spaces
- 70 new bicycle spaces
- A secure Parkiteer cage for 26 bicycles
This upgrade is aimed at easing street congestion and improving access to public transport in the local area.
Program Overview
The upgrades have been delivered under the Allan Labor Government’s Car Parks for Commuters program, with support from:
- Australian Government
- Local councils
To date, the program has delivered car parks at 51 train stations across both metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria.
Key Deliverables
Some of the key upgrades under the program include:
- 750 new spaces at Pakenham and East Pakenham
- 500 new spaces and an eight-bay bus interchange at Tarneit
- 500 new car parks at Frankston
Additional infrastructure delivered includes:
- 390 accessible parking spaces
- 15 secure Parkiteer bicycle cages
- Over 700 bicycle hoops
- 2 new bus interchanges
- Upgrades to CCTV and lighting systems
These upgrades are intended to improve safety, access, and convenience for commuters using the Victorian public transport network.
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