Commuters in Sunbury and surrounding areas can enjoy more room for parking at their local station, with works complete on a new multi-level carpark.
The four-level structure, jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments, including from the Victorian Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution, and Hume City Council, delivers 300 new commuter car spaces, along with 100 new retail spaces.
The new carpark will not only make it easier for commuters catching the train, but also ease pressure on neighbouring streets often used for parking by commuters, shoppers and shop owners.
Accessible parking for people with disabilities, enhanced lighting, improved signage and lifts have also been included in the build, as well as improved access for pedestrians.
This follows the completion of the Sunbury Line upgrade ahead of the opening of the Metro Tunnel in 2025, which included improved signalling, station accessibility and platform extensions along the line.
These upgrades are needed to take full advantage of the extra capacity created by the tunnel, which will be a gamechanger for public transport in Melbourne, delivering new connections and opening capacity to further improve services in the future.
The Victorian Government's commitment was delivered under its Car Parks for Commuters Program - a state-wide program that has already helped deliver over 18,000 new and upgraded car parks across Victoria since 2015, with more than 3,000 still to come.
The Sunbury Station car park is part of the broader Commuter Car Park Upgrades - Northern Lines project, to which the Australian Government has committed $89.1 million.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"Projects like the Sunbury Commuter Car Park highlight the importance of Australian, state and local governments working together to provide safer, faster and more efficient transport links.
"The Australian Government is committed to delivering nation-shaping infrastructure, which will open up accessible public transport for Melbournians, while cutting congestion."
Quotes attributable to Victorian Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams:
"We're thrilled to see Sunbury's multi-deck car park open, providing locals with better access to public transport and parking.
"With the $1.8 billion Sunbury Line upgrade also complete, we're getting locals ready to reap the benefits of the Metro Tunnel opening in 2025, which will be the biggest transformation of the rail network since the City Loop opened more than 40 years ago."
Quote attributable to Federal Member for Hawke Sam Rae:
"Commuters, shop owners and families across Sunbury all stand to benefit from this fantastic project delivered by the Australian and Victorian governments and Hume City Council."
Quote attributable to State Member for Sunbury Josh Bull:
"This carpark not only provides extra space for commuters, but this project also provides more options for shoppers visiting the thriving Sunbury Town Centre precinct."
Quotes attributable to Hume City Mayor Naim Kurt:
"This multi-deck car park has been a long time coming for the Sunbury community and Hume City Council is pleased to see it's development finally realised, after so much community advocacy.
"This carpark will offer modern, secure parking right in the heart of Sunbury, that will support local businesses and jobs and make the train station more accessible for day commuters heading to the city."
