The Victorian Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky has officially opened the new Wendouree train station in the west of Ballarat.
The first V/Line services from the station commenced on 14 June, providing a direct link to Melbourne for the people of Wendouree and its surrounding suburbs. Member for Ballarat West Karen Overington MP commented that the “quality station includes heating and airconditioning, bike racks and lockers, and local bus routes have been re-routed to provide connection to the new station. Ballarat residents will also benefit from significantly improved car parking with 200 spaces available at Wendouree Station for commuters, and capacity to expand to 500.” The new train station and associated infrastructure was designed by HASSELL in collaboration with Parsons Brinckerhoff. It will serve more than 27,000 people living in the Wendouree, Alfredton and Lake Wendouree areas, and nearby townships of Learmonth and Miners Rest. The design seeks to minimise travel distance between transport modes and provide an attractive and comfortable environment that responds to local landscape and character.