THE latest designs of the Broadford-Wandong Road bridge have been released by Inland Rail, and locals are invited to provide feedback before the project begins construction later this year.
Inland Rail is replacing the Broadford-Wandong bridge to provide sufficient height and width clearances to allow the safe passage of double-stacked freight trains.
Updated visualisations of the bridge highlight wider traffic lanes for motorists, safe pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to the Rail Street and the Epping-Kilmore Road intersections, and an extension of the community garden.
Inland Rail and construction partner John Holland will undertake a month-long community engagement process from now until March 24, to gather feedback on the latest designs.
The Broadford-Wandong Road designs can be viewed and feedback shared by:
Dropping into the Inland Rail pop-up presence at Crumbs & Co cafe, from 10am-1pm every Monday.
Visiting the Inland Rail website at www.inlandrail.info/Wandong2025.
Talking to the Inland Rail team at the Magpie Stump Hotel on March 7, 5.30-7.30pm, or outside the Wandong Primary School, St Michaels Church carpark on March 13, 2.30-4.00pm.
Can’t make these times? Book an appointment by calling 1800 732 761, or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au.
Inland Rail B2A Manager Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Justene Cowie was looking forward to speaking with locals, whose previous feedback has shaped the new designs.
“The latest designs have incorporated previous community feedback, including improved safety at the Rail Street intersection and connecting pathways for pedestrians and cyclists,” she said.
“Pickett Walk and the community garden are also extended in the new designs.
“The Wandong community have played an important role to shape the plans for the bridge and surrounding areas, and they will see their ideas and suggestions from previous community engagement in the updated designs.”
