Windsor Siding master plan

Stage 4 - Windsor Train Station connection

The final stage of the master plan implementation will deliver a safe, accessible and attractive pathway connection between the park and train station, with:

• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 compliant pathway

• Improved sight lines to and from the park

• New lighting to provide a well-lit pathway for night time commuters

• New seating to encourage use of the area and passive surveillance

• Landscaping - noting existing vegetation will be retained where possible. 

Stage 4B - TBA - path will extend to Peel Street where it connects to Windsor Station. 

Why are we doing these works?

Stage 4B is the final stage of the Windsor Siding masterplan works. Council adopted the masterplan in 2015, and we have been progressively delivering projects in the plan since then. At the completion of the stage 4B drainage and path extension works, the masterplan will be fully delivered.

The principal reason for these works is for flood mitigation by improving and increasing catchment capacity of the stormwater drainage system, and to improve pedestrian access to and from Windsor Train Station by replacing the existing path with a DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant path with lighting.

The connection will also make it possible for the Victorian Government to build a compliant second entrance and access point into Windsor Train Station directly from Windsor Siding Park.

What is the scope of works?

The works to be undertaken include:

Upgrading the existing pathway to an accessible sealed pathway

Lighting

Improving drainage to increase water capacity to mitigate flood risk.

What is the extent of the works?

The Stage 4B works extends the path from Peel Street to Windsor Siding Park.

Why are we not upgrading the entire stage 4 works at the same time?

The original plan was to complete all works at once however the Department of Transport has indicated they plan to build a new second entrance to Windsor Train Station, with the access point connecting to Windsor Siding Park.

The Department of Transport design has not been finalised. The final design may make any works we do now redundant, so the decision has been made to hold off until we know the Department’s final design plan.

Who owns this parcel of land?

The land within the extent of the planned path and drainage works is owned by the Department of Transport. The City of Stonnington leases the land for the purpose of providing public access and amenity to and from Windsor Siding Park.

Has community engagement been completed for the path and/or drainage design?

No. Community engagement on the design has not been completed for this project as design approval sits with the Victorian Government and community influence is limited. 

Will any trees be removed as part of the works?

No.

Remove existing retaining wall and bridge

Construct storm trap structure for stormwater retention

Construct brick clad retaining wall

Construct accessible concrete pedestrian path

Landscaping works

Install new lighting

Demolish existing BMX track

Reconfigure BMX track

Build new track (reddish brown asphalt)

New garden beds and landscaping

Tree planting 

Remove existing playground

Install new play equipment including nature play elements

New fence

New garden beds and additional tree planting

Extended lawn area

Path connection to Union Street

New lighting

New park furniture and seating

Native trees and garden bed planting

New barbecue

New boom gate

Extended lawn area

New concrete path connection to Peel Street

New pedestrian lighting

New garden beds and tree planting

Park furniture

New central picnic area

Shelter

Seating

Drinking fountain

Lighting

Barbecue

Improve path network

Construct east-west concrete path connecting to Windsor Train Station

Construct secondary path

Install pedestrian lighting

Construct lawn areas

New garden bed and tree planting

Construct battered slopes

Park furniture

Demolish and relocate BMX track