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Contractors complete Werribee Street Level Crossing removal

Artists impression of the space surrounding the level crossing, courtesy of Victoria’s Big Build.

Alliance contractors have completed the removal of Werribee Street Level Crossing, the 45th crossing to be removed in Melbourne.

The team built a new one kilometre rail bridge south of Werribee Station to take freight and passenger trains above the road.

In partnership with the Level Crossing Removal Project, an alliance of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott MacDonald and Metro Trains Melbourne have completed the build and are now undertaking design for 30,000 square metres of new public space.

Distinctive public art will be a feature of the landscape surrounding the Werribee Street Level Crossing as well as paths, garden beds and skate parks.

Gigantic sculptures of emu feet by artist Vicki Couzens will feature at the base of two bridge columns. The emu theme will also be reflected in a series of footprints etched into a pathway leading towards Werribee River.

A ‘yarning circle’ representing an emu’s nest will provide a place for gathering and reflection, while the skate park will boast a mixture of ramps, rails and obstacles catering for a range of ages and abilities.

The team is also working on the nearby Cherry Street Level Crossing which is due to be removed by Easter 2021 and the Old Geelong Road crossing removal which is on track for completion in 2022.


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