My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. As the minister knows, just a few weeks ago we announced some fantastic news: the state and Commonwealth Labor governments will invest $63.5 million to kick off planning works to rebuild Sunshine station. This work is critical to creating a rail connection to Melbourne Airport and more frequent and reliable services in Melbourne’s growing west. Not too long ago Sunshine was upgraded as part of our government’s regional rail link project, which delivered massive benefits to my electorate of Laverton and allowed trains to take commuters in Tarneit and Truganina to the city via Sunshine. This game-changing investment will make Sunshine station the number one transport interchange in Melbourne’s west, a super hub, if you will, along with being the first step in delivering Melbourne Airport rail. The new Sunshine station will unlock capacity for additional services, very importantly, from Wyndham Vale, and allow for future electrified trains to run from Melton. My question is: how will this investment deliver benefits for commuters in Melbourne’s west?
Sunshine Station Rebuild
16 October 2024