Council has welcomed the confirmation of State and Federal government investment in Sunshine and the west, along with the release of Sunshine Superhub designs for community feedback – describing it as an important step towards unlocking the west’s full potential.
Council is also pleased to hear that construction has now commenced and is keen to get a better understanding of the full extent of the works, the exact timing and likely impact for local residents.
The redevelopment of Sunshine Station, into an equivalent of Southern Cross, along with the complete delivery of the Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan is critical to the success of the Melbourne Airport Rail project.
These projects are a catalytic opportunity to transform Sunshine into a world class destination and the CBD of Melbourne’s west, helping drive intergenerational change, economic growth and prosperity across the region.
Council has long advocated for appropriate funding and timelines for the development of Sunshine Station and the implementation of the Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan, along with the fast-tracked delivery of Melbourne Airport Rail before the third runway opens in 2031.
The full implementation of the Sunshine Precinct Station Masterplan will help Sunshine become a key visitor economy hub projected to generate 30,000 new jobs and housing for more than 40,000 new residents in Melbourne’s west.
Much of the forecast growth within the precinct will be centred around three distinctive hubs: Sunshine Station, Sunshine CBD, and Albion Quarter.
Brimbank Mayor Cr Virginia Tachos said:
“We’re delighted to see the State and Federal governments confirm their investment into Sunshine and the west, as they shared the early designs of the Sunshine Station today.
“We’re very keen to better understand the full extent of the upcoming works, the exact timeline, and the expected impact on the people of the west.
“We’re hopeful that it includes the full delivery of the Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan which is critical to transforming Sunshine into the ‘CBD of the west’, helping to boost economic growth, housing needs and development needed throughout the west.
“The full delivery of the Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan and the redevelopment of Sunshine Station into a transport superhub is critical to unlocking jobs, housing and economic opportunity in the west.
“We look forward to working closely with the government to ensure these works progress as a priority.”
