Melbourne Transport Projects to Reinvigorate Victorian Economy

The $10.9 billion Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel project will directly benefit the Australian economy, according to Infrastructure Australia. The development will see the construction of two nine kilometre underground rail lines linking South Yarra to Kensington with five new underground stations. The project is expected to be completed by 2026.

Work has recently started in the CBD in preparation for major construction of the Melbourne Metro Rail. The new station will be located at the corner of Swanston and La Trobe streets and will be linked to Melbourne Central Station.

Every dollar invested in the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Project will yield a return of approximately $1.50, taking into consideration wider economic, social and environmental benefits, including jobs growth, says Infrastructure Australia.

With a growing population projected for Australia’s capital cities, now more than ever metropolitan areas are in dire need of public transport services to accommodate a high-capacity and a high frequency of users who need to travel between work and home. 

As the fastest growing state in Australia, Melbourne will benefit greatly from the project which aims to ease pressure on the City Loop and increase train services. Both public transport users as well as road users will benefit from the grand scale project through a combination of increased services and decreased reliance on cars.

Melbourne Metro Rail Authority Chief Executive Officer Evan Tattersall will present project updates and timelines for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project at the 9th Annual Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference 2017.

The 9th Annual Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference brings together a range of expert speakers to debate pressing issues for the State’s future. Key topics for discussion include reducing Melbourne's congestion, evolving transport technologies, the proposed congestion tax and
the future of cooperative intelligent transport system implementation.

Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University Senior Research Fellow, Dr Crystal Legacy will consider the broader environmental and social challenges of Melbourne’s urban sprawl at the conference. Delegates will hear about new overviews and case studies of strategic transport planning which will seek to rectify car dependence.

Other projects in the pipeline for the state’s capital city include rail upgrades to Melbourne's North.  Over $588 million has been allocated to the Mernda Rail Extension Project and $140 million to the Hurstbridge line duplication by State Government. These upgrades will boost train frequency and reliability, catering to significant population growth in Melbourne’s North. VicTrack Chief Executive Campbell Rose will discuss rail improvements at the Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference.

The 9th Annual Victoria Transport Infrastructure Conference 2017 will convene on the 21st and 22nd of March 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

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