The underpass of the Lilydale skyrail has been given a brightly coloured face lift, with the open space now ready to be used by the community.
Sitting adjacent to Lilydale’s transport hub, with the new train station above it and new bus bays for the local community and school students either side, the open space provides the community with an informal meeting area.
“Removing the Maroondah Highway level crossing has not only made the road safer for drivers and pedestrians, but has also given us the opportunity to create a fantastic, vibrant open space for the local community,” Level Crossing Removal Project program director Steve Brown said.
“The colourful open space will benefit Lilydale locals for decades to come, providing a place to meet and move through the new station precinct.”
The orange and yellow hues used in the design were developed in consultation with the Urban Design Advisory Panel and other key stakeholders to reflect the Victorian stone cladding and rusted look of the architectural screens.
By using vibrant colours the LXRP team hope during the shady hours of the day the orange and yellow will create a sense of lightness.
Landscaping works are still underway at both the Lilydale and Mooroolbark stations, where more than 60,000 shrubs and grasses will be planted.
Once the Lilydale station is complete in mid 2022, the station’s forecourt will connect to the Warburton Rail Trail and the improved car parking around the station.
