The Clyde Road level crossing removal project will soon bring some extra greenery to Berwick.
Landscapers will establish a new park at 60 Clyde Road as part of the removal project, including a native floral garden, opening up to 500 sqm of land to the community.
The Woody Meadow garden is part of a University of Melbourne led project which aims to create resilient, management-friendly green spaces to make our city more liveable.
It is expected to house a diverse range of native Australian shrubs as well as seating, a footpath and lawn.
“We know how important trees, vegetation and green spaces are to the local community and the new park will provide a place for locals and visitors to relax,” said Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas.
Crews will plant more than 37,000 trees, plants and shrubs throughout the Clyde Road project area as part of the level crossing works.
The project will also deliver an upgraded bus interchange at Berwick Station and new walking and bike riding connections.
The level crossing at Clyde Road was removed in February 2022 by building a road underpass beneath the rail line to improve safety and ease congestion.
Thirteen crossings have been removed along the Pakenham Line, with nine more to go to make it boom-gate free by 2025.
Landscaping works on the garden will start this month when the weather is mild and planting conditions are ideal, Level Crossings Victoria said.
The existing footpath will remain on the site and will be connected to a new shared use path along Clyde Road.
More information about the project can be found at levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
