Upgrading Ballarat Station – Ministerial Response
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Original constituency question from Juliana Addison MP to Parliament –
My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, who is in the chamber, regarding the Allan Labor government’s investment to upgrade Ballarat’s historic train station.
Last year I was so proud to stand with the Premier to announce that the Labor government will provide $50 million to upgrade the Ballarat train station, with passenger lifts on both platforms and a connecting pedestrian overpass. This investment will be of great benefit to the community, particularly for people living with a disability and their family and friends, as well as parents with prams, the elderly and passengers with luggage.
Would the minister please tell me how this project is progressing?
This significant investment continues our commitment to redeveloping the Ballarat train station precinct. Proudly, we have delivered a three-level commuter car park with 405 spaces and a new bus interchange. We have also supported the transformation of our derelict heritage Goods Shed into an asset that the Ballarat community can be proud of, thanks to the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Response from the Hon. Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Transport Infrastructure (5 February 2024) –
I thank the Member for Wendouree for her strong advocacy to deliver better transport infrastructure outcomes for her community.
The Allan Labor Government has committed almost $50 million in upgrade works at Ballarat Station to make accessing the platforms easier for local commuters and visitors.
The heritage of Ballarat Station is meaningful to many people, and the station is such an important historical asset for our state. The upgrades will respect the heritage value of the station, while delivering these critical accessibility improvements.
The accessibility upgrade works for the station are currently in the early planning stages. Further development work will be undertaken through 2024, with the project on track to be completed in 2026.