Precinct 9 Western Turnback – Operations of the new Melbourne Metro line would involve turning back some trains early (referred to as a on the Sunbury line to provide the ‘turnback’) flexibility to run back towards the CBD to optimise the efficient service of the Melbourne Metro corridor. The proposed western turnback for Melbourne Metro would be located at West Footscray within the existing rail reserve. Concept Design The proposed design for the West Footscray turnback includes: Realignment of regional, suburban and freight lines Construction of new track and turnouts Construction of a passenger platform at West Footscray station and alterations to the existing concourse. Construction Activities The proposed works would be located within publicly owned (VicTrack) land. The works location is adjacent to a commercial and industrial area to the south and residential areas and recreation facilities (including the Whitten Oval) to the north. No land acquisition be required. However, approximately 26 car parks and additional VicTrack land adjacent to railways would be occupied during the construction phase. It is assumed that there would not be a direct impact on the former substation site located within VicTrack property and construction area. Further details on construction methodology and assumptions are provided in Section
Precinct 9 – Western Turnback Operations of the new Melbourne Metro line would involve turning back some trains early (referred to as a ‘turnback’) on the Sunbury line to provide the flexibility to run back towards the CBD to optimise the efficient service of the Melbourne Metro corridor. The proposed western turnback for Melbourne Metro would be located at West Footscray within the existing rail reserve. Concept Design The proposed design for the West Footscray turnback includes: Realignment of regional, suburban and freight lines Construction of new track and turnouts Construction of a passenger platform at West Footscray station and alterations to the existing concourse. Construction Activities The proposed works would be located within publicly owned (VicTrack) land. The works location is adjacent to a commercial and industrial area to the south and residential areas and recreation facilities (including the Whitten Oval) to the north. No land acquisition be required. However, approximately 26 car parks and additional VicTrack land adjacent to railways would be occupied during the construction phase. It is assumed that there would not be a direct impact on the former substation site located within VicTrack property and construction area. Further details on construction methodology and assumptions are provided in Section
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