We’re making the Frankston Line level crossing free by removing all 27 of the dangerous and congested level crossings by 2029 and building 17 new stations reducing congestion and allowing more trains to run more often We’re removing the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale by building new rail bridges We’re also closing the Bear Street level crossing in Mordialloc and building a new Mordialloc Station in 2026 We have now released final project designs ahead of major construction starting in the coming months The final designs showcase updates to nearby intersections landscaping and the look and feel of the station precinct We’ve worked with key road stakeholders to introduce a safe left turn from the new link road near Station Street onto Nepean Highway in Aspendale The station and bridge piers will feature a natural colour scheme reflecting Mordialloc’s bayside location Works are continuing throughout the area as we prepare for major construction install safety barriers and fencing and prepare the ground for the new rail bridge Read on to find out more about the final project designs Commuter parking will be consolidated under the new rail bridge providing easier access to the new station meaning commuters will have access to more than 200 car spaces Five pick-up and drop-off bays will be available on Albert Street There will be some adjustments made to on-street car parking We'll build new walking and cycling paths in Mordialloc and Aspendale connecting to existing paths near the station The Kiandra Close pedestrian rail crossing needs to close as it does not meet safety standards Pedestrians can cross the rail line safely at Lyle Grove (300m/4 minute walk) or Station Street (850m/11 minute walk) pedestrians can also cross at Pine Crescent (450m/6 minute walk) Both Lyle Grove and Pine Crescent will connect to signalised pedestrian crossings over Nepean Highway The new rail bridges in Mordialloc and Aspendale will descend to ground level and connect with the existing bridge over Mordialloc Creek adjustments need to be made to the nearby Mordialloc Stabling Yard This will remove the space required to access the underpass For more information, view our underpass closure fact sheet To make way for road safety adjustments required for the new intersection on-road bike lanes will be removed on Station Street between approximately Attenborough Road and James Avenue Cyclists are encouraged to use the new shared use path through Groves Reserve We’ve finalised elements of the project design including traffic and intersection arrangements The project design now includes a left turn from the new link road onto Nepean Highway This is the positive result of community feedback and ongoing engagement with the Department of Transport and Planning and Kingston City Council To ensure this turn is safe for all road users vehicles 8.8m and over will not be allowed to turn left at the new link road onto Nepean Highway Left turn from the new link road onto Nepean Highway We’ll build a new turning circle at the end of Station Street near Mordialloc College allowing cars to turn around safely during school pick up and drop off We’ll also build 30 new car spaces at the end of Station Street New turning circle at the end of Station Street near Mordialloc College We’ll then landscape near the former level crossing site creating a continuous flow of green space from Attenborough Park to Groves Reserve The current connection between Nepean Highway and Station Street Aspendale will be replaced by the new link road further down Nepean Highway The existing Nepean Highway and Station Street intersection traffic lights will be replaced with a give way sign to maintain access to Scope Disability Services and support traffic flow Landscaping near the former level crossing site The new elevated premium station will feature modern facilities Find out more and see a map of the station precinct in our Mordialloc Station fact sheet The bridge piers and crossheads in Mordialloc will be painted ‘Pale Eucalypt’ and the retaining wall and abutments will be painted ‘Warm Neutral’ Off white perforated metal screening will be installed on the rail bridge over McDonald Street and along sections of the station retaining wall and abutment will be painted 'Warm Neutral' Similar shades of tiles will feature in the station we’ll plant more than 1,000 trees and over 85,000 plants Native vegetation will help to support local biodiversity while providing a low-maintenance and drought tolerant solution The station forecourt will feature raised garden beds For more information about landscaping, view our landscaping fact sheet The new Parkiteer will provide the capacity to securely store 26 bikes in addition to bike hoops throughout the precinct providing storage for an extra 46 bikes The new Parkiteer will be located next to the existing Platform 1 station building which will be incorporated into the design as the new Protective Services Officer (PSO) office New Parkiteer located next to the existing Platform 1 station building Find out more about the final designs for the Mordialloc Level Crossing Removal Project The final designs include updates to local intersections and the overall look and feel of the station precinct Join us online to hear more or view the designs in person at an information session. Registration is required, visit the event page to find out more the Victorian Government made the commitment to remove every level crossing on the Frankston Line This includes the removal of the Groves Street level crossing and building a new premium Aspendale Station with modern facilities We will update the community as the project progresses a vast network of pipes and sewers works tirelessly to keep our city safe To ensure this crucial system continues to meet the needs of our growing community Melbourne Water is upgrading the Mordialloc Main Sewer from Chute Street along White Street to Malcolm Road This vital project will protect our environment and ensure a world-class sewerage system for today and future generations The Mordialloc Main Sewer is a 3.5km sewer that uses gravity to transport sewage from South East Water’s Mordialloc catchment area to the South Eastern Trunk Sewer Constructed in 1937 with reinforced concrete pipes our regular CCTV inspections have discovered that some sections of the main sewer are coming to the end of their working life We’re rehabilitating these sewer sections with new structural lines and improved maintenance holes to maintain safe sewage services for the community Night works for the Mordialloc Main Sewer upgrade will take place in February and March 2025 we'll be removing internal structures from maintenance holes along the sewer line from White Street to Malcolm Road Carrying out these works at night will minimise overall disruption for the community Work will commence from Sunday 16 February and is expected to take up to three weeks Night works will occur between 7pm and 5am Please note that these dates and times are subject to change due to adverse weather or sewer flow conditions Tender and Award for construction to Safety Focused Performance Joint Venture Works began in November 2024 and are expected to be completed by October 2025 we will use a trenchless technology technique called ‘relining’ This technology allows us to reline the inside of the existing sewer without having to dig trenches minimising disruptions to residents and businesses. Night works are required for some of the relining works when sewage flows and traffic volumes are at their lowest During this time you may notice the following impacts: We will make every effort to minimise the impact of these works on the local community and the environment Thank you for your understanding and patience during these essential works we may need to undertake works out of hours We will notify you in advance if these works are required The timings and dates are indicative and subject to change with no prior notice due to weather conditions and fluctuating sewer flows.  we'll provide information in several ways: We do not anticipate any impacts to your water or sewerage services during the works If you experience an issue with your sewerage service, contact your water retailer: South East Water (131 694) We use reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam, for more information about the data we collect see our privacy website statement Melbourne Water respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and water on which we rely and operate We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past THE Level Crossing Removal Project has released its final designs for the redeveloped Mordialloc Station Rail bridges will replace the level crossings at McDonald Street The final station design features elements of the existing Mordialloc Station building and the historic water tower A left turn from the new link road near Station Street onto the Nepean Highway in Aspendale has been incorporated into the project The roundabout where McDonald Street meets Nepean Highway will also be upgraded and a new slip lane will be added to allow traffic to merge A new roundabout will be built between Station Street and Pine Crescent the LXRP said “removing the level crossings at McDonald and Station Streets will deliver more reliable journeys for locals with the boom gates currently down for a third of the morning peak.” “Major works will start in the coming months and the three level crossings will be gone This will bring the Frankston Line one step closer to being level crossing free by 2029 improving safety and easing congestion on local roads,” the LXRP said “The new elevated station in the heart of Mordialloc will feature modern facilities and improved accessibility including entrances at both ends of the platforms “The design reflects Mordialloc’s bayside location with the bridge structures and station buildings featuring warm a sunken garden and landscaped open spaces planted with more than 1000 trees and 85,000 plants including native species to be planted exclusively along Station Street.” The LXRP faced criticism earlier this year for removing swathes of vegetation from Groves Reserve in Aspendale (“Banksia bulldozing unacceptable” The 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Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids The Mordialloc Freeway is now providing a safer and more reliable journey and improving connectivity in Melbourne’s southeast The shared walking and cycling path provides an uninterrupted path from Aspendale Gardens to Dingley Village improving access to community spaces like Braeside Park and Chadwick Reserve The Mordialloc Freeway opened on Sunday 21 November 2021 We’ve put together a behind the scenes video that looks back on the construction of the Mordialloc Freeway Our project directors take you on a tour along the Freeway Take a look back at the works we completed to deliver the Mordialloc Freeway For more construction photos, check out our image gallery An approval was granted under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Action 1999 (EPBC Act) for the Mordialloc Freeway in August 2019 The compliance documents contained in the EPBC approval are published below we referred the project to the Victorian Minister for Planning under the Environment Effects Act (1978) who announced that an Environment Effects Statement (EES) would be carried out for the Freeway The project was also referred to the Federal Minster for Environment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) who determined that further detailed assessment on matters of national environmental significance was required We completed all the assessments required for the project under a bilateral agreement between the State and Federal Governments we engaged consultants to complete 13 key studies to address the EES scoping requirements The community was invited to review and comment on our EES documents from 26 October to 14 December 2018 an independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) was appointed to consider our EES documents public submissions and evidence from expert witnesses The IAC that oversaw the Public Hearings prepared a report with its recommendations for consideration by the Minister for Planning View the Independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee report (PDF, 6.37MB) the Minister for Planning released the IAC report and his assessment of the Mordialloc Freeway EES The Minister’s assessment is that the project can be built and operated with acceptable environmental effects View the Minister for Planning’s assessment (PDF, 1.42MB) The Minister provided his assessment to relevant statutory decision makers to inform their approval decisions on the project View the Environmental Management Framework (PDF, 1.9 MB) The Environmental Management Framework includes Environmental Performance Requirements (EPRs) The EPRs set the standards for the project and were put in place to mitigate any averse local effects of the project on people and environment Environmental Management Plans required by the EPRs were prepared by the McConnell Dowell Decmil Joint Venture (the Contractor) and approved by the project Independent Reviewer and Environmental Auditor (IREA) The IREA also conducted audits throughout construction to ensure the Contractor followed the EMPs The Mordialloc Freeway’s Independent Reviewer and Environmental Auditor carried out regular environmental audits You can view the EES public submissions on the Mordialloc Bypass page of the Planning Panels Victoria website For further information on the EES, see the Mordialloc Bypass page of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website Note: the Mordialloc Freeway is referred to as the Mordialloc Bypass in earlier planning documents We’re also removing and closing the Bear Street level crossing in Mordialloc and building a new elevated Mordialloc Station creating a vibrant new station precinct with safe access for pedestrians and cyclists by 2026 The boom gates will be gone and the new Mordialloc Station will open in 2026 We will build the new rail bridges with concrete columns to support the long concrete bridge sections with retaining walls and abutments to provide support at each end Frankston Line trains will continue to run from Mordialloc Station throughout the majority of the project we’ll keep a platform open and run services on a single train line for as long as possible reducing disruption to Frankston Line passengers We’ll communicate timetable or travel changes in advance Piles are deep underground foundations that support the rail bridge and new station Piling rigs drill 6 holes for each pier that are reinforced with steel and filled with concrete The piles will be up to 1.2m in diameter and up to 30m deep the rest of the bridge and elevated station structure will take shape above ground for the community to see Bridge piers are the upright concrete columns that hold up the bridge structure Crossheads are the beam that sits on top of the pier you will see 20 piers and 20 crossheads installed to support the rail bridge structure we will install 6 piers and 6 crossheads to support the rail bridge Two L-beams will be lifted by large cranes into place on top of the piers and connected with concrete to form a U-trough This will form the base where we lay the train tracks and ballast to enable trains to travel over the bridge These structures will be supplied from local casting yards 44 L-beams will be joined to form 22 U-troughs 24 L-Beams will be joined to form 12 U-troughs Super Ts are large pre-fabricated concrete beams These beams will be installed in the station area and will act as the elevated platforms at the site ofthe new Mordialloc Station A total of 12 super T-beams will be used at Mordialloc Retaining walls hold compacted soil in place to support the rail line as it rises from the ground at each end of the bridge we’ll build the rail bridge retaining walls using reinforced concrete wall panels The bridges will have a support structure at each end made up of concrete abutments The abutments will support the load of the bridge horizontally and vertically as it returns to ground level and they will also act as retaining walls we will install 8 piles to support the abutments They will play an integral role in ensuring the walls surrounding the rail infrastructure are solid and secure The Mordialloc railway water tower is set to act as the visual centrepiece of the new Mordialloc Station precinct harking back to a time when steam trains ruled Melbourne’s railways the tower was officially listed on the Victorian Heritage Register in 2023 It was designed to supply water to passing locomotives Steam trains would refuel from its 20,000-gallon drum pick up passengers from Mordialloc Station and then depart along Melbourne's rapidly expanding rail network The water tower’s red brick base is a striking example of Edwardian architecture which was a popular design style in Australia in the early 1900s The concrete cone at the top is one of the earliest examples of reinforced concrete used in Victoria demonstrating the new building techniques used by the Victorian Railway Department at the turn of the 20th century the tower survives as one of the last remaining examples of steam power-related infrastructure in Victoria with the suburban rail network transitioning to electric and diesel-powered locomotives in the 1920s The tower will stand proudly at the Albert Street entrance to the new station representing more than a hundred years of Victorian railway ingenuity and development We will also celebrate Mordialloc’s rich rail history by incorporating the original (built 1882) into the design the building provided shelter for locals who had to wait in Melbourne’s unpredictable weather for a train to the city Now, having sheltered Mordialloc’s commuters for over a century, elements of the original building will become part of the new station precinct, opening in 2026. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Parks Victoria is about to begin another round of maintenance dredging in and around Mordialloc Creek entrance. Dredging works will be carried out by a cutter suction dredge along the navigation channel at the creek entrance (approximate location 38˚00.690’S, 145˚05.057’E). The works will remove sediment that has built up over time within the creek and increase water depth, improving the navigation, particularly during low tide. Dredged material will be deposited for beach renourishment at the adjacent beach, south of the creek entrance. Parks Victoria has advised mariners to navigate within the designated speed limit and exercise caution within the vicinity of the dredging works. Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox We’re removing all dangerous and congested level crossings on the Frankston Line by 2029 This means more benefits for local communities and a better transport network for all Victorians About 51,000 vehicles travel through these crossings each weekday with boom gates down for up to 48 minutes of the morning peak More trains will be able to run on the Frankston Line when the Metro Tunnel opens in 2025 so removing these crossings now will prevent even more boom gate down time in the future There have been 51 near misses at these locations since 2016 Communities along the Frankston Line are already benefitting from 18 level crossing removals meaning safer and less congested roads Communities will hear more from our teams early next year about the removal of these level crossings This will include information on how to get involved project timelines and what early investigations will be happening the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030 Stay updated about Victoria’s Big Build with the key announcements and milestones Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A woman and a man have been found dead inside a home in Melbourne’s south-east a 41-year-old Mordialloc woman and 38-year-old St Kilda man Police outside the Mordialloc home on Thursday.Credit: Joe Armao The bodies were found by a person who knew one of the deceased That person noticed that the deceased had not turned up to work and went to the house where they found the bodies Police said that the pair had been known to each other The circumstances surrounding the deaths are yet to be determined but Dwyer confirmed the homicide squad was on scene It would have been really traumatic for the person who located the male and female inside,” he said Police said that the cause of death would not be determined until an autopsy had been carried out And today is just another example of a tragedy,” Dwyer said While the bodies have been identified by police Neighbour Ange Notta was arriving home from the gym shortly before 11am Thursday when he heard screaming coming from a nearby street He said that a yellow Volkswagen was spotted leaving the scene abruptly “It feels weird because nothing ever happens here While Notta didn’t know the people who lived in the house where the bodies were found he said that the community was a friendly one “You say ‘g’day’ every morning when you’re walking the dogs … we’re all friendly,” he said “I couldn’t believe that something like that could have happened here.” Notta and neighbours said that police had been doorknocking in the area Police urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here. A woman and a man have been found dead inside a home in Melbourne\\u2019s south-east. The pair, a 41-year-old Mordialloc woman and 38-year-old St Kilda man, were found at the home in James Street, Mordialloc, about 11am on Thursday. The bodies were found by a person who knew one of the deceased, Inspector Scott Dwyer said. That person noticed that the deceased had not turned up to work and went to the house where they found the bodies, then called police. Police said that the pair had been known to each other. They are not searching for anyone else. The circumstances surrounding the deaths are yet to be determined, but Dwyer confirmed the homicide squad was on scene. \\u201CThis is a really tragic incident. It would have been really traumatic for the person who located the male and female inside,\\u201D he said. Police said that the cause of death would not be determined until an autopsy had been carried out. \\u201CAll deaths are tragic, regardless of the circumstances. And today is just another example of a tragedy,\\u201D Dwyer said. While the bodies have been identified by police, next of kin have not yet been notified. Neighbour Ange Notta was arriving home from the gym shortly before 11am Thursday when he heard screaming coming from a nearby street. He said that a yellow Volkswagen was spotted leaving the scene abruptly. \\u201CIt feels weird because nothing ever happens here, ever. It\\u2019s a pretty good area,\\u201D Notta said. While Notta didn\\u2019t know the people who lived in the house where the bodies were found, he said that the community was a friendly one. \\u201CYou say \\u2018g\\u2019day\\u2019 every morning when you\\u2019re walking the dogs \\u2026 we\\u2019re all friendly,\\u201D he said. \\u201CI couldn\\u2019t believe that something like that could have happened here.\\u201D Notta and neighbours said that police had been doorknocking in the area, asking for any CCTV footage. Police urged anyone with information to contact . Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. . Head to the industrial laneways of Mordialloc and discover Melbourne's first official street art precinct at this vibrant festival. Look forward to large-scale murals from Drez, Smug, Minna Leunig, Lauren YS, Bidju, Ellen Porteus, Claudio Mantuano, Sofles, Jason Parker and Jasmine Crisp. “As we mark our tenth anniversary, we’re celebrating the over 110 stunning murals that we’ve brought to life across four different locations, and the inspiring legacy that endures long after the walls are painted,” said Juddy Roller Creative Director Shaun Hossack. Join a guided art tour and learn all about the creative process behind the murals. For even more art, you can check out Mordi’s gallery, Le Studio, where you’ll see the works of 12 local artists. The whole family will have fun, with a paint-by-numbers mural, face painting and interactive workshops. During the festival, there will also be market stalls showcasing produces from local businesses, including a St Felix Gin x Wall to Wall custom gin bottle designed by Drez. Swing by the block party, and enjoy tunes from local DJs. If you’re hungry, you’ll find food trucks dishing out BBQ, burgers, chips, churros and more. Quench your thirst with brews from Mordialloc’s Wolf of the Willows, as well as Stomping Ground and 2 Brothers. You’ll find the festival in the Mordi Village Arts and Cultural precinct, located along Lamana Road and the surrounding laneways. 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begins\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first tracks have been laid for the Sydney Metro—Western Sydney Airport line as the 23km metro railway takes shape.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first portion of track was laid at Luddenham just north of a new rail bridge that will take metro services over the future M12 motorway.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack laying is progressing northwards towards St Marys.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA team of up to 60 workers is laying from 70m to 100m of track per day.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 6400 tonnes of Australian-made rail steel will be laid along the line between St Marys and Bradfield for the project which is to be completed by the middle of next year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn total 106.8km of rail and 76,285 sleepers will be laid Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Victoria’s Big Build has released the final designs for Mordialloc Station part of the ongoing Level Crossing Removal Project A number of stations have been built to elevate or bury train stations and create clear paths for road traffic and space for additional development in key suburbs The final designs for the new Mordialloc Station include safety and amenity features and allow the removal of three level crossings Early works have begun on the site to build rail bridges that will elevate the station and line as well as removal of crossings at McDonald Street The Bear Street crossing at Mordialloc will also be closed better accessibility and public spaces as well as more than 1000 trees and 85,000 plants including native species planted along Station Street as part of the project The existing Mordialloc Station building and a historic water tower will be retained The new station is expected to open in 2026 and major works are scheduled to start in the next few months The project is part of plans to remove all level crossings on the Frankston Line Keys to the first three completed stations in the Metro Tunnel project have been handed to the Victorian Government ahead of the tunnel opening scheduled for this year Metro Trains staff will now run day-to-day operation trials at Parkville Station as rail workers start moving into Arden and Anzac stations to manage the stations’ assets and systems Trains have now travelled more than 100,000km in the Metro Tunnel since mid-2023 to test equipment and systems testing and trials are under way along the future continuous line from Sunbury to Cranbourne and Pakenham with disruptions scheduled for mid-April Construction is also progressing on the Town Hall and State Library stations under Melbourne’s CBD The Metro Tunnel is Melbourne’s biggest train network upgrade since the City Loop opened in 1981 and will include five new underground stations The first tracks have been laid for the Sydney Metro—Western Sydney Airport line as the 23km metro railway The first portion of track was laid at Luddenham just north of a new rail bridge that will take metro services over the future M12 motorway Track laying is progressing northwards towards St Marys A team of up to 60 workers is laying from 70m to 100m of track per day More than 6400 tonnes of Australian-made rail steel will be laid along the line between St Marys and Bradfield for the project which is to be completed by the middle of next year including  at the stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills Each 20m section of rail steel is manufactured in South Australia and then shipped to Newcastle before being trucked to a purpose-built rail laydown yard at Luddenham South Detectives investigating a "suspicious" fire in a grandstand of Caulfield Racecourse have made an arrest at a train station in Melbourne's south-east A man has been arrested at a train station after a "suspicious" fire engulfed a grandstand of the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne's south-east Emergency services were called to the Station Street venue after the blaze broke out at about 6.25am on Tuesday Detectives then arrested a 51-year-old man at Mordialloc railway station came after a number of grass fires were reported in the area "Investigators are investigating links between the three grass fires in the vicinity of Attenborough Park and reserve in Mordialloc about 12.30pm and the grandstand fire this morning," a Victoria Police statement said "The fires are all believed to be suspicious "The man whose last known address was in Wangaratta will now be interviewed by detectives." The Caulfield fire was declared under control about 7.10am after more than 65 firefighters and 17 appliances were sent to the blaze "The Norman Robinson Stand and 1876 bar were significantly affected by fire while another bar and an adjoining stand sustained some water damage," Fire Rescue Victoria said "Quick work by fire crews and an effective sprinkler system prevented any extension of the fire to adjoining stands "No injuries to course employees or the public were reported." Firefighters remained on scene for several hours after the blaze was brought under control "to make the site safe" The fire prompted a smoke warning for the surrounding south-eastern Melbourne suburbs plumes of smoke could be seen streaming out from the double storey stand Photos of the stand after the blaze showed extensive damage with blackened tables and burnt walls with rows of plastic seats melted by the high temperatures The fire came in the lead up to a busy racing period scheduled for next month C F Orr Stakes and Oakleigh Plate - all Group 1 races Anyone with information which could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Mordialloc Surf Life Saving Club Nipper Dylan was amid a surf carnival at Point Leo in February 2024 when he spotted a fellow competitor in distress swiftly assisted his fellow competitor to the surface Dylan’s lifesaving actions on the day resulted in him being awarded an Everyday Lifesaver Award by the Victorian Government’s Play it Safe by the Water committee Life Saving Victoria General Manager Kate Simpson presented the award at Dylan’s school general assembly and asked the young lifesaver what advice he would give others when someone is in trouble “If you don’t know water safety maybe just find someone you think does because if you don’t know how to swim and you go out then there’ll be two people in trouble and two people who need to be saved,” he said “I’ll tell you all that maybe you should try lifesaving because it helps your water skills it’s essential to look out for each other research the conditions before you head out and keep an eye on your mates just like Dylan did and website in this browser for the next time I comment Designs have been released for the elevated rail tracks and new station at Mordialloc scheduled to be constructed next year and opened in 2026 The plans show a bike facility through the precinct which will be part of the route along the railway line from Caulfield to Mordialloc It is unknown when and how this link will get over the Nepean Highway to connect to the next section of path being delivered by the neighbouring level crossing removal project at Parkdale The station redevelopment involves the permanent closure of Bear Street in Mordialloc and the creation of a precinct around the station designed to encourage active transport Surprisingly the designs do not show the exact location of the Parkiteer secure bike parking cage and how The announcement also included the final designs of the level-crossing removal at Station Street across the Mordialloc Creek in Aspendale This provided the opportunity to connect the Station Street trail from Aspendale through to Mordialloc currently the last missing link in the bike connection from Mordialloc to Frankston The rail tracks have been elevated to provide a new link from Station Street to the Nepean Highway but the bike connection between the trail in Mordialloc and Station Street is sub-standard and includes an unfortunate slip-lane crossing and two-hop crossing of Station Street Connections to other local paths along the creek do not appear to have been properly resolved Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry seven-car garageChristine De Silva A lavish Mordialloc showpiece is making waves on the bayside property market Priced at $2.8m-$3.05m, the modern five-bedroom showstopper at 11 Thomas St dazzles with its sleek contemporary lines and soaring 5m-high clerestory roofline Boasting a seven-car garage with a lift and an underwater pool view sophistication and style with luxe finishes and bespoke fittings RELATED: Landlords Terri and Trevor put Aspendale property up for sale due to ‘crazy’ costs Cheltenham: Weatherboard house with a massive garden soars above reserve at auction Melbourne player Jake Bowey among bidders at auction in the southeast The property is a rarity in the suburb and offers an enviable lifestyle according Barry Plant Mordialloc partner Eva Cumming “This is a high-end property and truly unique with its seven-car basement garage with lift access,” she says “It is a home for all ages and for every occasion.” The builder’s own home has been created with no expense spared and meticulous attention to detail Thoughtfully designed for comfort and easy living the multi-zone floorplan stretches over two levels linked by a glass-walled lift fully-tiled pool can be looked into from basement windows The seven-car garage has plenty of room for storage The kitchen is fitted with a sculptural stone-wrapped island-bench plus there’s a poolside bar with a servery window Soaring glass walls and double-glazed stacker sliders allow light to stream inside sparkling solar-heated pool and sunbathed alfresco zone There is ample room for gatherings with family and friends in the seamless five-star entertainment areas found inside Four bedrooms — including two with ensuites — plus a pool house with the option of a fifth bedroom or living room “The pool house at the back with a kitchenette is a big bonus,” Cumming says “It’s perfect for guests or the grandkids who want to stay over.” Enjoy a cinema experience in the home theatre workshop and a serene underwater pool view ideal for those who have a penchant for collectable cars,” Cumming says so it can be used as another party venue.” The stone-finished kitchen with premium appliances glossy black cabinets and a butler’s pantry caters to any occasion with ease A poolside bar with servery and a second bar in the cinema-lounge room ensure entertaining is a breeze And there is ample storage space with fitted cabinetry at every turn including a professional home office fit-out plus CBUS and Leviton home automation provide comfort “All needs have been met in this home,” Cumming says which is ideal for busy families and those looking for a lockup and leave lifestyle.” yet within a short walk to Kavanagh Reserve Expressions of interest close at 6pm on September 10 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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The request URL is over the maximum size allowed First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 2 October 2024 A WOMAN found dead at a Mordialloc home last month has been remembered as a “beautiful Police found the bodies of a 41-year-old Mordialloc woman and 38-year-old St Kilda man at a house on James Street on 28 November they said they were not looking for anyone else in connection to the deaths The woman has since been identified as Sandra Dobrila Tributes to her have flowed across social media in the week since her death.A statement on the Red Heart Campaign advocacy group’s Facebook page read “Sandra is the 89th of 92 Australian women killed this year – and she is one of four women lost to violence in a matter of days.” The social media post read “‘She had the most beautiful aura about her spreading love and kindness wherever she went,’ her friend told me this afternoon ‘Sandra was always the first to check on everyone around her kind soul who didn’t deserve what happened to her.’ I cannot agree more with Sandra’s friend Sandra deserved a long and peaceful life.”A statement from Respect Victoria read “Counting Dead Women Australia now lists at least 71 women killed in 2024 alone the majority allegedly by men known to them “These deaths were preventable.” Red Heart Campaign is hosting a vigil on 14 December to commemorate the lives of women killed in 2024 The vigil will begin at 4pm at Darling Gardens rotunda in Clifton Hill First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 11 December 2024 A brand new Parkdale Station has opened and another 2 sets of boom gates are gone for good marking 3 quarters of the way to removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings by 2030 During a 2-week closure of the Frankston Line our crew of 450 worked around the clock to get the new station ready for passengers and connect the elevated rail bridge to the existing Frankston Line Passengers will enjoy Parkdale Station’s modern facilities filled with natural light and featuring a forecourt Crews will continue to work on the station including finishing the lifts in spring – with a shuttle service to continue between Mentone and Mordialloc stations until the lifts open for passengers who are unable to use the stairs We will also continue working on around 2 MCGs worth of open space and recreational facilities including a basketball half court a community garden and a nature-based play area a new shared use path will connect Parkdale to Cheltenham via Mentone and set the groundwork for a future connection to Mordialloc shrubs and grasses will be planted in the area as part of the project increasing vegetation and greenery in the area Parkers Road in Parkdale will reopen to vehicles on Thursday 8 August improving journeys for more than 20,000 vehicles travelling through the former level crossings each weekday where the boom gates were down for up to 44 minutes during the morning peak The Frankston Line will be level crossing free by 2029 – meaning more benefits for local communities and a better transport network for all Victorians the Level Crossing Removal Project has built more than 50 new and upgraded stations created the equivalent of 21 MCGs of open space for communities to enjoy and built 60km of walking and cycling paths across the city 84 level crossings are gone for good – saving more than 50 hours of boom gate down time during the morning peak every day and avoiding 100 crashes and near misses every year Sandra Dobrila had only just started seeing the man accused of killing her in an apparent murder-suicide The 41-year-old's body was found alongside the body of a 38-year-old man in the kitchen of her Melbourne home on Thursday morning The Herald Sun reports she'd only moved into the Mordialloc unit a few weeks ago and had been dating the St Kilda man — who is yet to be named — for mere months It's unclear if they had separated prior to her murder ❤️SHE MATTERS: SANDRA DOBRILA!❤️"She had the most beautiful aura." This is how a friend of Sandra Dobrila remembers her mate. Sandra, a 41-year-old customer service manager, was murdered in her home at Mordialloc, Victoria, on Thursday. A male known to her ended his own life.… pic.twitter.com/TjLa9OY1NV Victoria Police Inspector Scott Dwyer said the crime scene was very traumatic for those who saw it "It was traumatic for the first person who located the deceased … they are members of the community," he told the media He described the police investigation into the deaths as "complex," but it was confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter Sandra only moved to Australia from Croatia a couple of years ago with her then partner working for Academies Australasia Polytechnic and AusVet Endoscopy during her time in Melbourne Sharing memories of her with The Herald Sun a friend described her as someone who had the "extraordinary ability to turn ordinary moments into unforgettable memories" "She had the most beautiful aura about her spreading love and kindness wherever she went," another friend told Australian Femicide Watch According to Sherele Moody who counts women murdered in Australia Sandra is the 89th of 92 Australian women killed in 2024 She was the fourth woman lost in a matter of days "This year's tally is easily the worst I've seen in the more than nine years I've been documenting the killing of women and children," Sherele wrote on X If this has raised any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)—the national sexual assault domestic and family violence counselling service Mamamia is a charity partner of RizeUp Australia children and families move on after the devastation of domestic and family violence Their mission is to deliver life-changing and practical support to these families when they need it most If you would like to support their mission you can donate here Mordialloc is a step closer to being level crossing free by 2026 following the release of concept designs for new rail bridges and the Mordialloc Station precinct We’re now inviting locals to provide feedback on the concept designs through our Engage Victoria survey Aspendale will replace the dangerous and congested level crossings improving traffic flow and safety in the area The removals allow for the closure of the Bear Street level crossing and will create a vibrant station precinct with safe access for pedestrians and cyclists We will also hold face-to-face and virtual community information sessions in October The project team will be available to answer questions and discuss feedback To find out more and register for these information sessions The new elevated station will remain in the heart of Mordialloc close to shops and cafes with two entrances at McDonald Street and in the current station forecourt providing safe and easy connections to the station for locals The look and feel of the new station precinct will reflect the unique character and history of Mordialloc with the water tower celebrated as part of the design safe pedestrian connections and improved lighting and community public spaces The project will also include a new shared use path that will improve access around the station precinct as well as connect to existing cycling paths The Station Street connection to Nepean Highway will move south near Pine Crescent and will include new pedestrian crossings with the new rail bridge over the road improving safety and traffic flow Early site investigations continue at various locations in Mordialloc to support design development and early works preparation Works on the Mordialloc level crossing removals are part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to deliver more trains more often on the Frankston Line by removing all 27 dangerous and congested level crossings and returning Frankston Line trains to the City Loop once the Metro Tunnel opens DESIGNS for the redeveloped Mordialloc Station have been released.The new Mordialloc railway station will be built as part of level crossing removal works at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale – two new rail bridges will be built to replace them.Early works are expected to begin at the level crossing later this year The project is scheduled for completion in 2026 – the state government plans to remove all Frankston line level crossings by 2029.The redesigned Mordialloc Station (left) features improved accessibility First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 12th June 2024 Prized waterfront icon the Bridge Hotel of Mordialloc has officially been listed for sale offering a trophy asset in the southern capital While the current two-storey structure was built 1870 a hotel has been on the site since circa 1851 the large-format premise occupying 6,961sqm proximate to Mordialloc train station and multi-million-dollar properties and just 30 minutes south of Melbourne’s CBD It is one of only two pubs in Melbourne directly on the water With a trading footprint of more than 3,000sqm and 850-pax capacity with the extensive alfresco dining options offering picturesque water views Marketing literature notes diverse income streams Courtesy of recent confirmation by the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) the hotel has approval under ‘existing rights’ to expand the current waterfront alfresco areas by approximately 300sqm There is also approval for an additional 1,880sqm of first-floor space the expansive car park offers future development potential such as short-term accommodation or residential Touted as one of this year’s most highly anticipated offerings the property is likely to appeal to hospitality operators and REITs who bought it in 2020 from long-timer Peter Doyle Johns began in pubs with ALH before purchasing Kirks Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula more than a decade ago and later the nearby Westernport Hotel in Hastings The waterfront sale comes on a rising tide of investor activity in the market and follows in the footsteps of landmark Victorian sales in recent times, such as The Espy in St Kilda to AVC, the Lorne Hotel to Merivale, and the Rye Hotel to ALH Johns has engaged JLL Hotels’ Will Connolly in conjunction with Savills’ Nick Lower to market the asset who note its development opportunities and potential for enhancement “The Bridge Hotel possesses many attributes crucial for the success of a large-scale pub asset,” says Connolly and significant profitability make it a compelling investment.”  The freehold going concern of the Bridge Hotel is being sold via international Expressions of Interest A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy We cut the ribbon on this 9km freeway in November 2021 achieving practical completion 4 weeks ahead of schedule and since then the benefits of this outstanding arterial have been analysed by an independent assessment We commissioned Arup Australia to undertake an independent assessment of the Mordialloc Freeway to measure its benefits and to gain an understanding around its performance in the years since its construction Arup Australia’s final report was recently completed with the Mordialloc Freeway project undoubtedly showing its value to the community The Mordialloc Freeway Upgrade aimed to improve connectivity and reduce congestion in the growing south eastern suburbs of Melbourne which it has achieved according to the independent assessment compared to an equivalent journey prior to the freeway’s construction have slashed peak hour journeys with a time saving of between 28% to 55% These time savings aren’t just reserved for the freeway itself as the upgrade has taken significant congestion off parallel arterial roads For drivers on Boundary Road/Wells Road and Springvale Road morning and evening commutes are far more efficient with a time saving of up to 33% for peak hour journeys Intersection delays have also reduced on key intersections at Wells Road/Springvale Road (21% reduction) and Boundary Road/Governor Road (52% reduction) during the worst performing peak hour helping traffic get through these major intersections significantly quicker than before These benefits also have reduced the incidence of crashes on these key roads and intersections since the opening of the Mordialloc Freeway Fatal and serious crashes have reduced by 30% while the far more common rear end crashes have reduced by 14% on parallel arterial roads While the Mordialloc Freeway scope does not directly involve any upgrades on the parallel arterials roads they indirectly have benefited because of traffic shifting onto Mordialloc Freeway instead of using these roads The Mordialloc Freeway has proven its merit as it has significantly improved connectivity in Melbourne’s south east between the Mornington Peninsula Freeway in Aspendale Gardens to the Dingley Bypass in Dingley Village Also built with the freeway was an 8km long shared walking and cycling path creating an uninterrupted path from Aspendale Gardens to Dingley Village and improving access to community spaces such as Braeside Park and Chadwick Reserve Watch our video that looks back on the construction of the Mordialloc Freeway First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 5th June 2024 The judges were highly impressed by TLC Healthcare | Mordialloc not only because of its bright spacious design but because of the breadth of its activities This separates this project from conventional aged care centres a medical centre with 4 consulting suites and allied health services and a 1000-member health club with a 20m warm-water pool the integrated care precinct houses a 118-place early learning centre and a 30-seat commercial café These different functions operate in a synergist manner from which all components of the development benefit This could be the right model for the future © Copyright 2025 UDIA Victoria | Website by Blick Creative | Privacy Policy | Our Partners | Contact Us Millions of Victorians will spend less time on the road with the brand-new Mordialloc Freeway now open – ahead of schedule and in time for summer Melburnians will get to some of the state’s premier visitor destinations sooner with ‘Australia’s Greenest Freeway’ saving motorists more than 7 minutes in the morning peak and 10 minutes in the evening between Dingley Bypass and Springvale Road The new Freeway will also make roads safer giving local roads back to locals by moving more than 13,000 trucks off suburban roads Since construction began in 2019 more than a million hours of work has been completed on the project with thousands more supported through supply and manufacturing one of the state’s biggest employers of Victorians living with a disability along with 8km of new shared walking and cycling path running alongside the new freeway over the following: The environmentally friendly twin bridge design over the waterways coupled with an innovative building method has led to cleaner greener transport infrastructure for Melbourne’s south east Australia’s Greenest Freeway is setting future benchmarks for green infrastructure projects across the state with the use of around 800,000 tonnes of recycled and reused materials New technologies and construction methods used to build the Mordialloc Freeway including the world first recycled plastic noise walls is paving the way to deliver the Victorian Governments recycled first policy 10,000 noise wall panels were made with 570 tonnes of plastic waste sourced from a mix of hard plastics from kerbside recycling as well as soft plastics like food packaging Recycled plastic was also used in drainage pipes and to reinforce concrete on the shared walking and cycling path The project also includes recycled glass in asphalt reclaimed asphalt pavement and landscaping mulch made of pine pallets The $523 million Mordialloc Freeway has been funded by the Victorian Government The touring Wall to Wall Festival is returning to Victoria for the first time since 2019 this time painting the Mordi Village Arts and Cultural Precinct laneways Previously held in the small town of Benalla (around a two-hours drive north-east of Melbourne) the festival will transform the industrial Mordialloc lot into an immersive outdoor gallery in collaboration with Kingston Arts and Mordi Village Trader On Saturday, the festival is teaming up with Mordialloc food-truck park Urban Ground to throw a family-friendly block party from midday till night tastings from local distillery Saint Felix and open studio tours Groove under the towering murals with a stellar line-up of DJs including Byron Bay’s April Kerry Charles Eddy of Fitzroy record store Natural Selection Block party on Saturday April 27 from 12pm to 9pm the noise walls along the Mordialloc Freeway will be made from 75% recycled plastic collected from households across the state The recycled noise wall panels will help divert more than 570 tonnes of plastic waste from landfill The panels are made from a mix of kerbside recycled plastics including milk bottles and shampoo bottles and soft plastics such as bread bags food wrappers and bubble wrap – the equivalent of the amount of plastic waste collected from 25,000 Victorian homes in one year Produced locally by PACT Group in Carrum Downs more than 70 staff will be retained to make the 32,000 square metres of panels required for the Project to meet the traffic noise level requirements set as part of the Environment Effects Statement in mid-2019 The move to recycled plastic panels supports the Victorian Government’s Recycled First Policy which requires construction companies to demonstrate how they will optimise the use of recycled and reused materials on transport projects Installation of the panels is set to commence in the coming weeks with the Mordialloc Freeway due to be complete by the end of 2021 Find out more about the Mordialloc Freeway project.