Caulfield to Dandenong LXR (Skyrail)

Our construction team build five kilometres of new parkways for the local community as part of the State Government's Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project

Caulfield to Dandenong LXR (Skyrail)

Victoria

Landscaping

This innovative project removed nine level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong, and created 5 kilometres of new linear parks in the space where there were once only railway tracks.

Location Carnegie to Murumbeena Station, south east Melbourne

Project completion November 2018

Value $4M

Innovative landscape design creates a new public realm

Affectionately dubbed Skyrail, the elevation of the Caulfield to Dandenong railway line in Melbourne’s south-east has created an entirely new public realm.

In a space once dedicated to railway tracks, elevating the line has not only resulted in halving traffic congestion times, but has opened up 11 football fields worth of space as well as 17 kilometres of walking and cycling paths.

17 kilometres of walking and cycling paths were created during construction

Our crew installed various street furniture along the length of the project

Hardscaping included the installation of nature play elements

New community spaces have been constructed as part of the project, like this one underneath Carnegie Station

Hardscaping and softscaping skills prove pivotal

Ecodynamics were contracted to build sections 1B, 2 and 3 of the linear parks underneath Skyrail, creating vital new public spaces.

In total, our team built approximately 5 kilometres of new parklands, including the planting of indigenous seedlings and mature trees, hydroseeding, hardscaping and earthworks.

Architect

Aspect Studios

Builder

LendLease | CPB

Client

LendLease