Melton City Council welcomes confirmation in the Federal Budget 2025-26 for upgrades to the Western Highway and the Melton rail line.
The Federal Government confirmed previous announcements of $1 billion to upgrade the Western Highway, between Melton and Caroline Springs, as well as $325 million for the Melton rail line upgrade, noting the State Government has also contributed $325 million, which will increase capacity on the Melton line by 50 per cent.
The $2 billion upgrade to Sunshine Station was also confirmed, a crucial project in delivering the Melbourne Airport rail link and preparing for the future electrification of the Melton rail line.
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