Victoria state election 2018: Western suburbs included in Labor’s train station carpark promise
STATE and federal Labor are promising to join forces to add extra car spaces at western suburbs train stations if the Andrews Government is re-elected.
Victoria State Election
Don't miss out on the headlines from Victoria State Election. Followed categories will be added to My News.
STATE and federal Labor are promising to join forces to add extra car spaces at western suburbs train stations.
Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas announced, if his government is re-elected next month, it would build or upgrade 1600 car spaces at Wyndham Vale, Werribee, Watergardens, Aircraft and Tarneit stations.
It is likely “multi-deck options” would be built at three of the four stations.
FINES SOAR AT CROWDED TRAIN STATIONS
THE THINGS THAT DRIVE TRAIN USERS MAD
GUY PROMISES $30M FRANKSTON STATION CARPARK
Mr Pallas said the project would cost about $22.5 million, and would be part of a promised $150 million Carparks for Commuters Fund.
The federal opposition has pledged $7.5 million for work at Tarneit station, through its $300 million national park and ride fund, if it is re-elected next year.
Mr Pallas said, before the last election, Labor promised to add 5000 extra parking space at metro train stations but had built 10,000.
“This is a growing community and we are going to have to continue to improve the quality of services,” he said.
Tarneit station opened in 2015 and has seen a huge surge in passengers since.
Its 1000-space carpark is typically full by 7.30am each weekday.
Federal opposition infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese said public transport was about more than just a train line or bus route.
His party has promised $300 million, if elected next year, to grow train station carparks across the country.
“It’s also about the surrounding infrastructure that makes it work for local residents,” Mr Albanese said.
MORE HERALD SUN TRANSPORT NEWS:
WHY MELBOURNE’S COMMUTE IS SLOWEST IN COUNTRY
Libs retain Ripon after thriller re-count
The Liberals appear to have held on to their most marginal seat — but only just. This is how many votes separated MP Louise Stalety and Labor candidate Sarah De Santis.
O’Brien set to lead shattered Liberals
Former state treasurer Michael O’Brien appears set to take leadership of the Victorian Liberals. It comes after a 71-year-old retired naval officer who has never learnt to drive ended the leadership hopes of John Pesutto.