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May 2025 Update: Kingston Council has lodged a submission on the Victorian Government's Suburban Rail Loop Precinct Plans. Kingston Council has raised concerns about the Victorian Government’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) draft precinct plans, warning that the current plans fail to identify how critical infrastructure needed to support liveable, sustainable neighbourhoods will be delivered.
Key issues Council is asking the State Government to address in the draft Cheltenham and Clayton precinct plans include:
Set aside funding to deliver essential infrastructure to support liveable neighbourhoods including a community hub/library and schools/kindergarten.
Identify suitable land in Kingston’s Green Wedge to deliver sporting fields to meet significant additional demand that will result from the SRL project and Victorian Government’s Activity Centre program. With population growth also expected in surrounding areas, Kingston is the only suitable location for large-scale sporting facilities.
Delay or stagger new development rules - that allow high-density housing with reduced parking - do not come into effect years ahead of the new SRL stations being ready.
Deliver bike paths and bus routes immediately to manage pressure on already congested local streets.
Provide improved, under-cover connection between the new SRL station and existing Southland Station.
Provide (prior to construction starting) a clear plan to replace parkland that will be lost at Sir William Fry Reserve
Better integration between the SRL and Level Crossing Removal Project to ensure a continuous pedestrian/cycle path will be delivered to link right along the Frankston trainline.
Appropriate planning controls to manage the impact on residential streets from overshadowing, deliver the highest quality building design and achieve landscape outcomes that deliver the urban forest targets the Government have set.
Read Council's full submission in the Documents section on this page.
Background
March 2025: The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) has released draft precinct structure plans and planning scheme amendment for each station precinct within the SRL East project, which involves constructing rail tunnels and 6 new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill. The draft plans outline the type of housing and development that will surround the new stations including:
the Cheltenham project at Sir William Fry Reserve (Highett) next to Southland
the Clayton project, north of Centre Road
The draft plans provide direction on housing growth, employment priorities, community infrastructure and open space provision and transport connectivity.
Don't miss your chance to give feedback to the Victorian Government about their plans for the Suburban Rail Loop.
The Victorian Government is holding consultation on precinct plans for the SRL sites from Monday 17 March to Tuesday 22 April.
Read hard copies on display at - Cheltenham, Highett and Clayton Library - City of Kingston, City of Monash & City of Bayside offices
Join one of the SRL's community information sessions or our joint session with the Bayside City Council:
Kingston and Bayside City Council information session While this isn’t a Council project, we want to make sure our community has the information they need to provide informed feedback to the SRLA.
We know the plans are complex, so we’re holding a drop-in session, where you can learn more about the SRL’s precinct plans, ask questions about the process, and understand what’s proposed for our local area.
Date: Tuesday 8 April Location: Highett Neighbourhood House, Livingston Street, Highett Time: drop-in anytime from 4pm – 6pm (overview presentations will be held at 4.15pm and 5.15pm)
This is a joint session with Bayside City Council, and the City of Kingston. Officers will be available to show you where to access the State Government’s documents and answer your questions.
SRL community information sessions Cheltenham
18 March, 10 am–1 pm – pop-up, Highett Library
19 March, 11 am–2 pm – pop-up, Highett Shopping Centre
22 March, 11 am–2 pm, information session, Kingston Arts Centre
3 April, 6-7 pm, webinar
7 April, 4pm-7pm, Highett Neighbourhood Community House – 2 Livingstone Street, Highett SLRA are running three 45-minute time slots during the information session:
Session 1: 4pm to 4.45pm
Session 2: 5pm to 5.45pm
Session 3: 6.15pm to 7pm
Clayton
1 April, 6–7 pm, Clayton webinar
8 April, 3–6 pm, Clayton & Monash information session, Monash Hall
10 April, 12–3 pm, pop-up, Clayton Community Centre
Council is not responsible for planning this project or its delivery, however we are:
speaking up on behalf of our community to make sure we get the best outcomes for Kingston.
promoting the Victorian Government’s consultation on the plans to ensure our community is well-informed and aware of the opportunity to have their say
assessing the plans and will lodge a submission.
May 2025 Update: Kingston Council has lodged a submission on the Victorian Government's Suburban Rail Loop Precinct Plans. Kingston Council has raised concerns about the Victorian Government’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) draft precinct plans, warning that the current plans fail to identify how critical infrastructure needed to support liveable, sustainable neighbourhoods will be delivered.
Key issues Council is asking the State Government to address in the draft Cheltenham and Clayton precinct plans include:
Set aside funding to deliver essential infrastructure to support liveable neighbourhoods including a community hub/library and schools/kindergarten.
Identify suitable land in Kingston’s Green Wedge to deliver sporting fields to meet significant additional demand that will result from the SRL project and Victorian Government’s Activity Centre program. With population growth also expected in surrounding areas, Kingston is the only suitable location for large-scale sporting facilities.
Delay or stagger new development rules - that allow high-density housing with reduced parking - do not come into effect years ahead of the new SRL stations being ready.
Deliver bike paths and bus routes immediately to manage pressure on already congested local streets.
Provide improved, under-cover connection between the new SRL station and existing Southland Station.
Provide (prior to construction starting) a clear plan to replace parkland that will be lost at Sir William Fry Reserve
Better integration between the SRL and Level Crossing Removal Project to ensure a continuous pedestrian/cycle path will be delivered to link right along the Frankston trainline.
Appropriate planning controls to manage the impact on residential streets from overshadowing, deliver the highest quality building design and achieve landscape outcomes that deliver the urban forest targets the Government have set.
Read Council's full submission in the Documents section on this page.
Background
March 2025: The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) has released draft precinct structure plans and planning scheme amendment for each station precinct within the SRL East project, which involves constructing rail tunnels and 6 new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill. The draft plans outline the type of housing and development that will surround the new stations including:
the Cheltenham project at Sir William Fry Reserve (Highett) next to Southland
the Clayton project, north of Centre Road
The draft plans provide direction on housing growth, employment priorities, community infrastructure and open space provision and transport connectivity.
Don't miss your chance to give feedback to the Victorian Government about their plans for the Suburban Rail Loop.
The Victorian Government is holding consultation on precinct plans for the SRL sites from Monday 17 March to Tuesday 22 April.
Read hard copies on display at - Cheltenham, Highett and Clayton Library - City of Kingston, City of Monash & City of Bayside offices
Join one of the SRL's community information sessions or our joint session with the Bayside City Council:
Kingston and Bayside City Council information session While this isn’t a Council project, we want to make sure our community has the information they need to provide informed feedback to the SRLA.
We know the plans are complex, so we’re holding a drop-in session, where you can learn more about the SRL’s precinct plans, ask questions about the process, and understand what’s proposed for our local area.
Date: Tuesday 8 April Location: Highett Neighbourhood House, Livingston Street, Highett Time: drop-in anytime from 4pm – 6pm (overview presentations will be held at 4.15pm and 5.15pm)
This is a joint session with Bayside City Council, and the City of Kingston. Officers will be available to show you where to access the State Government’s documents and answer your questions.
SRL community information sessions Cheltenham
18 March, 10 am–1 pm – pop-up, Highett Library
19 March, 11 am–2 pm – pop-up, Highett Shopping Centre
22 March, 11 am–2 pm, information session, Kingston Arts Centre
3 April, 6-7 pm, webinar
7 April, 4pm-7pm, Highett Neighbourhood Community House – 2 Livingstone Street, Highett SLRA are running three 45-minute time slots during the information session:
Session 1: 4pm to 4.45pm
Session 2: 5pm to 5.45pm
Session 3: 6.15pm to 7pm
Clayton
1 April, 6–7 pm, Clayton webinar
8 April, 3–6 pm, Clayton & Monash information session, Monash Hall
10 April, 12–3 pm, pop-up, Clayton Community Centre
