We’re planning improvements along the rail corridor between Darebin and Ivanhoe Stations. This includes land along the train line from Rockbeare Street in Ivanhoe (near the Darebin Creek), to the corner of Sherwood Road and Ashby Grove in Eaglemont.

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What other works are happening along the train line

Works have been completed, or are about to get underway, at the following locations. Click through to see the latest project updates.

Maps were developed covering the length between each rail station within Banyule, showing issues, opportunities and concept plans for active transport and landscaping/open space.

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The Banyule section of the Hurstbridge Rail Corridor is 18km long and extends from Darebin station to Montmorency station.

Along the corridor there are significant centers of activity and employment, including Greensborough and Ivanhoe, and the commercial and health precincts in Heidelberg. Local retail centers surround many of the stations including Watsonia, where the Watsonia Town Square redevelopment will take place following the receipt of State Government funding.

Banyule is fortunate to have extensive public open space, contributing to our local lifestyle, identity and character.

To build on these attributes, Council worked with a consultant to come up with options to improve open space and active transport along Banyule's section of the Hurstbridge rail line. This is the Hurstbridge Rail Corridor Feasibility Study which was adopted by Council on 5 September 2022.

The Study explores safe, direct and feasible active transport options to connect residents and users to places along the rail line and nearby activity centers. It also outlines options to improve urban design and landscaping to create more attractive and welcoming spaces.

The guiding principle of Council’s Open Space Strategy is community health and wellbeing, which recognises the significant health benefits provided by proximity to natural environments. The area along the rail line presents an opportunity to enhance access and improve options for active transport through best practice open space and urban design principles.

Implementation Plan

On 17 April 2023, Council resolved to proceed with detailed investigations of the routes identified in the Hurstbridge Rail Feasibility Study. This stage builds on the original section‑by‑section approach, translating identified opportunities and challenges into integrated landscape and civil concept designs to inform future planning and delivery.

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