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BELL AND MORELAND – LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT FORMER COBURG RAILWAY LINE (VHR NO: H0952)

HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MAIN WORKS - VICTRACK LAND

NORTH WESTERN PROGRAM ALLIANCE

December 2019

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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2

1 Introduction 4 Background 4 Network Benefits 4 State and Regional Benefits 4 Local Benefits 5 Recent Determination of Extent of Registration - Former Coburg Railway Line

(formerly known as “Upfield Railway Line Precinct”) 6 Former Coburg Railway Line (VHR No: H0952) Statement of Significance 6 Project Scope 7

Bell and Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project 7 Coburg Station Precinct 8 Moreland Station Precinct 10

2 Scope of Works - Coburg Station Precinct 12 Precinct Intent 12 New Station Location 12 Design Progression 13 Coburg Station Architecture Works 14

Station Design Intent 14 Station Building 16 Vertical Transport 17 Station Platform and Canopy 19 Materiality 20

Existing Coburg Station Outline Schedule of Conservation Works 21 Coburg Station Elevated Structure Works 21

Piers and Crossheads 21 U-Trough Structure and Associated Infrastructure 21 Architectural Screening 22

Coburg Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Works 22 Coburg Station Eastern Car Park 23 Coburg Station Precinct Signage 24 Coburg Station Precinct Civil and Drainage Works 24

Proposed Car Park Drainage 24 Station Precinct Drainage 24

3 Scope of Works - Moreland Station Precinct 25 Precinct Intent 25 New Station Location 25 Design Progression 25 Moreland Station Building Works 27

Station Design intent 27 Station Building 27

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Vertical Transport 29 Station Platform and Canopy 29 Materiality 30

Moreland Station Outline Schedule of Conservation Works 31 Moreland Station Elevated Structure Works 31

Piers and Crossheads 31 U-Trough Structure and associated infrastructure 31 Architectural Screening 31

Moreland Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Works 31 Moreland Station Car Park 33 Moreland Station Precinct Signage 34 Moreland Station Precinct Civil and Drainage Works 35

Proposed Car Park Drainage 35 Station Precinct Drainage 35

4 References 36

5 Appendices 37 Appendix 1. VHR Overview Mapping 37 Appendix 2. Coburg Station Architecture Drawings 38 Appendix 3. Coburg Station Building Services Drawings 39 Appendix 4. Outline Schedule of Conservation Works – Coburg Station 40 Appendix 5. Coburg Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Drawings 41 Appendix 6. Ancillary Structures Drawings 42 Appendix 7. Civil and Drainage Drawings for Moreland Station and Coburg

Station Precincts 43 Appendix 8. Moreland Station Architecture Drawings 44 Appendix 9. Moreland Station Precinct Building Services Drawings 45 Appendix 10. Outline Schedule of Conservation Works – Moreland Station 46 Appendix 11. Moreland Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Drawings

47 Appendix 12. Moreland Station Precinct Signage 48

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1 Introduction

Background In 2015, the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) was established by the Victorian Government to oversee the removal of 50 dangerous and congested level crossings around metropolitan Melbourne. The program has expanded to become the largest rail infrastructure project in the state's history, with the aim to eliminate 75 level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2025, in addition to upgrading or constructing more than 27 train stations and making associated rail improvements.

The North Western Program Alliance (NWPA), consisting of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), John Holland (JH) and Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) has been awarded the project by the Victorian Government to design, deliver and manage the works for the Bell and Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project. The Bell and Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project (the Project) will remove the level crossings at Bell Street, Munro Street and Reynard Street in Coburg, and Moreland Road in Brunswick. The Project will also build two new train stations at Coburg and Moreland, and provide new active travel infrastructure and open space for the community.

The benefits of the Level Crossing Removal Project are summarised below as relevant to the Upfield Railway Corridor.

Network Benefits Approximately 68,000 vehicles use the Bell Street, Munro Street, Reynard Street and Moreland Road level crossings each day. To allow trains to pass through, boom gates must operate, causing lengthy delays to vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and bus services near the level crossing, particularly during morning and evening peak periods. 109 train services travel through each level crossing per day and the boom gates are down for an average of almost 30 minutes during the two hour morning weekday peak period. Bell Street and Moreland Road are major east-west arterial routes in Melbourne's inner north. Bell Street connects suburbs such as Heidelberg, Preston, Coburg North, and Pascoe Vale South with the Tullamarine Freeway and the Calder Highway, whereas Moreland Road connects Thornbury, Northcote, Brunswick and Essendon to CityLink, St George’s Road, High Street and the Northcote Activity Centre. Delays on Bell Street and Moreland Road along with Munro and Reynard Streets can have flow-on effects on Sydney Road, which intersects with Bell Street and Moreland Road to the east of the existing level crossings, is a key arterial road that connects the Melbourne CBD to the Hume Highway via the Parkville National Employment and Innovation Cluster, Brunswick Major Activity Centre, Coburg Principal Activity Centre and Craigieburn Town Centre. Delays and congestion caused by the operation of the boom gates reduce the effectiveness of train, bus and tram services that serve the area and are a constraint on increasing public transport services in the future. The current at grade rail line disconnects the community by presenting a barrier for people located west of the rail line from the Sydney Road precinct and hampering east-west pedestrian movements.

State and Regional Benefits The Project is of significance to the State as it responds to the State Government’s commitment to transforming Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network through the integrated delivery of major infrastructure projects. The Project will bring significant benefits to Melbourne’s inner north and northern, eastern and western subregions, supporting and contributing to Melbourne’s economic development by delivering a more efficient road and rail system. The key state and regional benefits of the Project include:

• Improved east-west connections to and between locally and regionally significant activity and employment nodes in Melbourne’s inner north and north-eastern and north-western subregions;

• Improved reliability on the Upfield rail corridor and on the wider metropolitan train network; • Improved access to jobs across metropolitan Melbourne through the facilitation of high-quality

public transport access and improved arterial road connections to job rich areas; • Development and growth of Metropolitan Activity Centres through the provision of appropriate

infrastructure including public transport hubs; and • Contribution to the establishment of a metro-style rail system by delivering a separated road and

rail crossing.

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Local Benefits Local benefits to the communities of Brunswick and Coburg include:

• Improved safety by eliminating conflict between road and rail users, pedestrians and cyclists; • Reduced congestion and delays on Moreland Road, Reynard Street, Munro Street, Bell Street and

surrounding roads; • Improved reliability of services on the Upfield Line; • Restoration and interpretation of heritage elements; • Improved local amenity with improved access to local shops, services and businesses, especially

within retail and commercial areas in the Coburg Principal Activity Centre and Sydney Road and along Moreland Road, Munro Street, Sydney Road and Bell Street;

• Newly created open space to the equivalent of almost two Melbourne Cricket Grounds with removed trees replanted at a ratio of 3:1; landscaped gardens; playgrounds; exercise and bike repair stations and separation of the Upfield Bike Path from pedestrian walkways;

• Improved east west connectivity through the local area; • Providing Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth) (DDA) compliant access to the

stations and across the rail corridor; and • Improved public transport infrastructure, including improvements to bus stops along Bell Street and

Moreland Road.

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Recent Determination of Extent of Registration - Former Coburg Railway Line (formerly known as “Upfield Railway Line Precinct”) In November 2019, the Minister for Planning approved an amended extent of registration, supported by an updated Statement of Significance. The Minister for Planning made the following amendments to the existing Registration (formerly known as the Upfield Railway Line Precinct):

• Changing the name to the Former Coburg Railway Line to better reflect the cultural heritage significance of the place.

• Recommending the inclusion of additional elements that meet the State level threshold for inclusion in the VHR (including the Tinning Street Gates and Colebrook Street rail sidings within the Project area).

• Updating the existing extent of registration to reflect changes to the place by: 1. Recommending that areas of the nominated land are included in the VHR.

2. Recommending that areas of the nominated land are not included in the VHR.

3. Removing land currently included in the extent of registration.

Parts of the Project intersect with the Former Coburg Railway Line registered site (VHR No. H0952), including areas required for structural works (including the elevated rail bridge and new station facilities), services, core earthworks, roadworks, utilities installation, temporary site access, parking, compounds and various other ancillary activities.

Former Coburg Railway Line (VHR No: H0952) Statement of Significance The Statement of Significance of the place, as at 28 November 2019, is as follows:

What is significant?

The place known as the Former Coburg Railway Line including nineteenth century station buildings and platforms, substations, signal boxes, gatekeepers cabins, remnant interlocking and safe working equipment, levers and rodding, signals, gates and industrial sidings.

How is it significant?

The Former Coburg Railway Line is of historical significance to the State of Victoria. It satisfies the following criterion for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register.

Criterion A

Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history.

Criterion B

Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history.

Criterion D

Importance in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural places and objects.

Why is it significant?

The Former Coburg Railway Line is significant at the State level for the following reasons:

The Former Coburg Railway Line is historically significant as one of the most intact surviving examples of a nineteenth century railway line in Victoria. Its collection of nineteenth century buildings and infrastructure contributes to the understanding of Victoria’s nineteenth century railway network and particularly its growth in the 1880s and 1890s. [Criterion A

The nineteenth century structures associated with the Former Coburg Railway Line such as gates, gatekeeper’s cabins, signals and signal boxes are now rare in Victoria and are evidence of activities and functions which are no longer common in Victoria. [Criterion B]

The collection of buildings and other elements associated with the Former Coburg Railway Line are a notable example of nineteenth century railway infrastructure. The collection comprises a large range of buildings and structures developed for railway purposes which individually and collectively demonstrate comparative integrity. The surviving structures are typical of a nineteenth century railway line and remain largely unchanged since their construction. [Criterion D]

(Heritage Victoria, 2019)

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Project Scope

Bell and Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project The Project will remove level crossings at Reynard Street, Munro Street and Bell Street in Coburg and Moreland Road in Brunswick, by elevating the rail line with a new 2.2km long bridge structure. New stations will also be built at Moreland and Coburg, while preserving and repurposing the existing heritage-listed station buildings. The four level crossings being removed by the Project cause lengthy delays to vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and bus services attempting to cross the rail line, particularly during the morning and evening peak periods.

The key objective of the Project is to improve safety by separating trains from cars, cyclists and pedestrians. The Project also aims to increase community connections by elevating the rail line and introducing better pathways and community open spaces, enabling better east-west connectivity for the community.

Project works will occur along the rail corridor and remove the level crossings from Moreland Road to Bell Street, including the demolition of level crossing equipment, construction of new stations, repurposing of existing heritage stations, road works and railway works to facilitate grade separation, and the installation of new railway tracks with upgraded signalling and communications systems.

New rail tracks will be constructed along the existing alignment and will not impact the stations and crossings to the north of Bell Street and south of Moreland Road. The proposed elevated structure will provide a safer grade-separated crossing and will create an improved road intersection between the arterial roads of Moreland Road and Bell Street.

The Project will provide new dedicated bike and pedestrian directional pathways that will improve pedestrian and cyclist movements along the strategically important north-south corridor. The existing car parks and heritage station buildings are proposed to be retained in their current locations, with conservation works to the buildings to be undertaken to facilitate adaptive reuse of the building at Coburg Station and maintain rail associated use at Moreland Station. Additionally, all trees removed as a result of the Project will be replanted at a ratio of 3:1.

Prior to works that will permanently alter the heritage elements within the Former Coburg Railway Line, archival recording will be undertaken1. The relevant state significant heritage elements that will be captured in this recording include:

• Moreland Station building and platform (up track side); • Moreland Station Signal Hut; • Moreland Station Footbridge; • Coburg Station buildings and platform (up track side); • Coburg Station Underpass; • Associated Station Reserve at Moreland and Coburg Station; • Signal 35, 42 and 44; • Tinning Street Gates; and • Rail sidings on Colebrook Street.

A key design consideration of the Project has been to avoid significant heritage assets within the Former Coburg Railway Line. The Project is currently undertaking structural investigations to confirm whether additional original building elements can be reinstated. The Project will work with all parties to determine the final conservation works to the heritage station buildings, including adaptive re-use opportunities at Coburg Station.

1 Items of local heritage significance will also be captured during this process.

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Coburg Station Precinct The scope detailed in Section 2 below outlines the main works scope for the Project (see Figure 2 below). The works included in this permit application will include the following items within the Coburg Station precinct of the Former Coburg Railway Line:

• Construction of the new Coburg Station where it intersects with the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent;

• Construction of elevated rail infrastructure including piers, portal columns, crossheads, viaduct, platform, canopy, egress stairs and associated rail infrastructure;

• Landscaping and urban design works within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent; • Signage and way finding; and • Civil and drainage works.

Figure 1 Location of the Coburg Station Reserve within the Former Coburg Railway Line

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Figure 2 Artistic Impression of Main Works proposed within the Coburg Station precinct of the Former Coburg Railway Line

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Moreland Station Precinct The scope detailed below in Section 3 outlines the early works scope for the project (see Figure 4 below). The works included in this permit application will include the following items within the Moreland Station precinct of the Former Coburg Railway Line:

• Construction of the new Moreland Station up building; • Construction of elevated rail infrastructure including piers, portal column, crossheads, viaduct,

platform, canopy and associated rail infrastructure; • Landscaping and urban design works within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent; • Signage and way finding; and • Civil and drainage works.

Figure 3 Location of the Coburg Station Reserve within the Former Coburg Railway Line

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Figure 4 Artistic Impression of Main Works proposed within the Moreland Station precinct of the Former

Coburg Railway Line

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2 Scope of Works - Coburg Station Precinct This permit application seeks approval for the works within the Former Coburg Railway Line at Coburg Station Reserve and Moreland Station Reserve. The proposal includes the development of a new station building at Coburg Station, conservation works to the existing heritage building at Coburg Station, new above ground elevated structures, landscape and urban design works, station precinct signage and civil and drainage works.

Please see the Heritage Impact Statement which accompanies this application for further details about the Main Works scope outlined within this application. All works are located within VicTrack land - please refer to Appendices 2-7 for details relating to proposed works within the Coburg Station precinct.

Precinct Intent The intent of the precinct at Coburg Station is to create a new station and access to meet the requirements of the elevated rail and align with modern rail operator standards whilst highlighting the existing heritage station and repurposing it for public use.

The new station building will be set within an extensively and comprehensively landscaped station precinct that will include modern facilities and will allow for the use of the precinct by commuters, cyclists, pedestrians and the wider community.

With no proposed rail facilities to be included in the heritage building, the design of the precinct will provide space surrounding the building in order to retain its setting and to ensure that new buildings and landscape treatments do not dominate or detract from the heritage significance of the building.

It is also proposed to retain a portion of the existing platform adjacent to the existing building to provide integrated seating and open space opportunities for the future use of the building. Retention of part of the original platform will also conserve heritage fabric and will continue the historic connection between the existing station building and the platform. These works have been developed in consultation with Heritage Victoria to provide a connection for commuters and locals of the existing rail heritage.

New Station Location The proposed location of the station platforms comply with MTM design standards to achieve current and future operational requirements (see Figure 5 below for the proposed location within the Coburg Station Precinct). Locating the platform further in the down direction and remaining within the rail reserve would result in non-compliance with MTM standards.

Figure 5 Proposed Location of the new station building within the Coburg Station Precinct

Providing a compliant track design by relocating the platforms in the down direction would result in compulsory acquisition of residential properties and potential closure of a road. Moving the station in the up direction would mean the station would need to be around Munro Street which would then disconnect the station from key transport connections at Bell Street. The proposed station design locates the new station

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entrance closer to the PTV bus network on Bell Street. Additionally, the size and location of the proposed station provides the greatest benefit for future bike and pedestrian movements

Design Progression The new station is classified ‘Premium B’ by MTM which requires it to include a ticket office, staff & PSO facilities in addition to a kiosk, passenger information and waiting areas. Significant effort has been made to reduce the building footprint while ensuring that the functional requirements of MTM are met. Space-saving design initiatives include locating the station facilities under the stairs to reduce the overall footprint of the building.

In developing the proposed design, multi-criteria analysis has been utilised for numerous potential design options. Key design inputs into this process include minimisation of impact to heritage, technical and operational requirements, cost, urban design and landscaping opportunities, community views and the need to ‘future proof’ so as not to preclude long term infrastructure development. The design of the new station building at Coburg has been progressed over time to reduce the scale, siting, visual bulk and materiality impacts of the proposed station building to the existing heritage station. Figures 6 and 7 present the Coburg Station design progression.

The rail signaling infrastructure including CSR, Signal Equipment Room & future 3.3kV cases have also been retained outside the station building, further reducing the overall footprint of the building.

Figure 6 Coburg Station Design Progression

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Figure 7 Design Progression of proposed Coburg Station footprint

Coburg Station Architecture Works

Station Design Intent The design of the new station building responds to surrounding cultural and rail infrastructural heritage through materiality, texture and geometry. The proposed building is designed to be in a coloured oxide that has drawn reference from the colours used within elements within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR, including the existing station lintels and Signal boxes along the corridor, see figure 8 and 9 below for details.

Located within the diverse cultural context of Sydney Road, the design has taken the patterns of rail elements, station lattice screening and ‘jaIi’ screens and interpreted these elements in a contemporary manner, creating a depressed pattern in the precast concrete façade. As incidental light hits the facade it will create shadowing within the panels that will give texture and articulation to the building. Architectural drawings of the proposed Coburg Station building within the Former Coburg Railway Line are provided in Appendix 2.

Interpretation of heritage rail infrastructure has also been incorporated into the geometry of the building, with large arches typical of civic buildings utilised in the façade design. As well as these geometric patterns, the station has been designed as a grounded building making reference to historical station buildings whereby the train is seen to ‘enter and vanish within the building’ before exiting the other side.

The 19th Century Victorian Neo-Gothic Architecture of the heritage stations has also had elements of it incorporated into the proposed station design. These include polychromatic brickwork, the elevation symmetry and the gothic decorative articulation of the façade (see Figure 10 below that identifies the symmetrical elements of the proposed Coburg Station building).

Figure 8 Artistic Impression of the proposed Coburg Station building

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Figure 9 Proposed Coburg Station colour inspiration from within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR

Figure 10 Symmetry of Coburg Station façade

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Station Building The proposed new station building will be a ‘Premium B’ station. Premium stations are required to be staffed from the first train service in the morning to the last service at night. The new Coburg Station concourse will be constructed near the existing rail level allowing at grade and integrated DDA compliant access to all entries. The new premium station will be built to the north of the existing heritage building, bringing the station closer to Bell Street and associated bus stops and cycle network (refer to Figure 7 and 8 above). A portion of the south-eastern corner of the proposed Coburg Station falls within the Former Coburg Railway Station heritage extent, as shown in Figure 11 below.

Figure 11 Extent of the proposed Coburg Station within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent of the Coburg Station precinct

Building services incorporated into the design of the proposed station building include mechanical, electrical, station lighting, hydraulic services and fire protection. The details of location of the services within the Coburg Station precinct that intersects with the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent is outlined within Appendix 3 of this report.

The architectural façade of Coburg Station has been designed as a textured concrete wall with deep geometric reveals and incorporated coloured oxide. See Figure 12 below and Appendix 2 for details. The solid exterior is broken up with several large penetrations to all elevations that provide natural light internally as well as improved passive surveillance.

The solid materiality will provide wind and rain protection internally, and when viewed from the concourse the back of the concrete panels will be free of structural supports with an aggregate finish. A portion of the large glazed arch windows on the eastern elevation is included within the VHR precinct for the station. The concourse of the proposed station will have a bluestone surface finish with highlighted entry portals. Appendix 2 provides details of the proposed station building within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent.

The new station building will provide direct access from the north and south via dual entries, with these entrances providing direct access from both Bell Street and Victoria Street. At-grade connection to the existing station building will also be provided from the new station, ensuring integration of the two buildings within the precinct and providing DDA access to the existing station building. Refer to Figure 13 for artistic impressions of the proposed new station building, with the existing heritage building in the foreground.

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Figure 12 Detail of the proposed precast concrete facade of Coburg Station

Figure 13 Artistic Impression of the proposed Coburg Station looking north-west.

Vertical Transport Lifts and stairs within the proposed station building have been designed to allow for quick and efficient access to the platform above. The provision of DDA compliant vertical transportation within the proposed station building is provided by two lifts and stairs to each platform. The Lift 3 and a portion of the south eastern stairwell will be within the VHR extent.

The lift shaft will have a concrete pit foundation and welded steel frame and the stairs will comprise of steel stringers and folded steel plates for the treads. The use of concrete and steel reflects industrial materials typically utilised for rail infrastructure during the Victorian period. See Figure 14 and 15 below for and artistic impression of the proposed vertical transport and refer to Appendix 2 for details of the proposed vertical transport for Coburg Station within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent.

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Figure 14 Artistic Impression of proposed vertical transportation within the proposed Coburg Station building as viewed from the stairs in the Former Coburg Railway Line Precinct.

Figure 15 Artistic impression of the proposed stairs within the internal foyer of the Coburg Station building

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Station Platform and Canopy The proposed elevated side facing platforms at Coburg Station are 163m long, with a canopy designed to cover 60% of the up platform. The canopy will be framed using steelwork with light steel framing to support the roof sheeting, soffit lining and station signage. The platform presents as a recessive, secondary element that forms part of a backdrop for the existing heritage building. Details of the proposed station canopies at Coburg Station are found within Appendix 2. Following ongoing discussions with Heritage Victoria, the proposed canopy locations on the Up platform have been redesigned away from the existing heritage building (See Figure 16 and 17 below)

Figure 16 Former proposed location of Coburg Station up canopies in relation to the existing Coburg Station building

Figure 17 Current proposed location of Coburg Station up canopies in relation to the existing Coburg Station building

The up platform will be supported by the portal piers and crossheads described below in Coburg Station Elevated Structure Works section. The spans of the platforms will match the proposed 27m spans of the U-Trough. The platform will cantilever over the U-Trough flange so there is no structural connection between the station and the U-Trough structures. The typical width of the proposed platform is 3.95m with the edge of the platform provided with a precast coping stone to ensure consistent levels across the platform (refer to Figure 18 below). Seating and hearing loops will be provided on the Station platform. Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed drawings of the proposed station platform and canopies within the Coburg Station precinct.

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Figure 18 Section drawing of the proposed Coburg Platform and Canopy

Materiality The materiality used within the new station building is to be in contrast to the existing station building. As detailed above, the proposed station is predominantly a coloured oxide integrate precast facade with coloured entries that draw attention to the northern and southern openings of the building. The large arched windows on the east and west facade provide public viewing from the internal staircase help to establish the civic purpose of the station while allowing for access to natural sunlight to enter the building.

The lattice of the canopy is a contemporary interpretation of traditional latticework from the existing station building, providing a connection to the existing station building while creating articulation and visual interest in the form of shadow play with incidental light. Figure 19 below identifies the inspiration for the façade of the new station building. The patterning in the precast concrete is an abstraction from repeated patterns in the original station as well as from its local surroundings. As identified above in Figure 8 and 9, the façade of the proposed building is designed to be in a coloured oxide that has drawn reference from the colours used within elements within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR.

Anti-graffiti coatings have been applied to concrete piers, crossheads and precast façade elements within the station. Highly durable, robust materials have been chosen within the public concourse and platforms. Additionally, protective coatings have been applied to glazed elements on the building. All of these measures are designed to increase the durability and longevity of the structures, while minimising maintenance requirements. Please refer to Appendix 2 for details of the Material Schedule for Coburg Station.

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Figure 19 Coburg Station Façade Design Abstraction

Existing Coburg Station Outline Schedule of Conservation Works The existing station building is proposed to be adaptively re-used and will be restored to ensure its ongoing usability. Final conservation works will be determined following ongoing structural investigations and further consultation with Heritage Victoria. The Project are working with VicTrack to identify suitable re-use and tenancy opportunities for the heritage building. The current Outline Schedule of Conservation works identifies conservation opportunities already identified by the Project.

The Project is currently undertaking structural investigations to confirm whether additional original building elements can be reinstated. The Project will work with all parties to determine the final conservation works to the heritage station building that ensure the best chance of successful adaptive reuse of the existing heritage station in the revitalised station precinct.

Coburg Station Elevated Structure Works Elevated structure works included in this application are located within the Former Coburg Railway Line precinct at Coburg Station. Detailed drawings of the elevated structure and elevated viaduct can be found in Appendix 2. Figure 2 above identifies the locations of the piers and rail viaduct within the Coburg Station VHR precinct.

Piers and Crossheads Within the Coburg Station precinct, the vertical support design is a portal design that has two vertical piers. The vertical support design within the precinct is Pier Column Type C3. A portal crosshead design sits atop this, with a U-Trough located above the portal crosshead. The spans of the U-Trough and piers are typically 27m. Refer to Appendix 2 for details of the elevated structure drawings.

U-Trough Structure and Associated Infrastructure A key feature of the viaduct is the U-Trough structure which spans through the station precinct at Coburg Station. The use of the U-Trough structure significantly reduces the visual bulk of the elevated rail in comparison to standard elevated viaduct design by partly concealing the rail track.

Additionally, the design of the U-Trough enables the train carriage to sit within the U-Trough, rather than above the elevated structure. This reduces the visual impact of trains within the elevated structure as the train is recessed within the viaduct structure which in turn reduces the height of architectural screening along the viaduct. Other benefits of this design include reduced noise associated with train operations.

The U-Trough structure has a consistent aluminium screen with large circular perforations that will project geometrical shadows onto the U-Trough behind, creating a dynamic design that changes as the day progresses. The aluminium screening within the Coburg Station precinct will be constructed of silver coloured laser cut aluminium with metallic powder coat and anti-graffiti coating.

Vertical transport from the stairs and lifts lead patrons to the platform level, where design consistency is maintained from the concourse. Configured as per the plans below, platform canopies cover 60% of the up platform, providing weather protection to a significant portion of the platform.

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Figure 20 Artist Impression of the proposed Coburg Station platform

Architectural Screening The U-Trough structure has a consistent aluminium screen with large circular perforations that will project geometrical shadows onto the U-Trough behind, creating a dynamic design that changes as the day progresses. The aluminium screening within the Coburg Station precinct will be constructed of silver coloured laser cut aluminium with metallic powder coat and anti-graffiti coating, refer to Figure 8 above and Appendix 2 for details).

Coburg Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Works The design of the Coburg Station Reserve reconsiders the site as a place occupied by a contemporary railway station building positioned within a large open space setting. It will preserve the existing heritage fabric while providing a fit-for-purpose station building that responds appropriately to the community’s needs and acts as a focal point for the surrounding urban landscape. This will encourage increased use of both public transport and active transport modes (e.g. cycling and walking) while also ensuring that all persons have equitable access to the transport precinct in line with DDA requirements.

Between the existing heritage building and proposed new station building, the concourse and station forecourts will provide a significant number of undercover seating and bicycle storage opportunities. The Project will also include a number of public amenities such as additional car parking, drinking fountains, the introduction of community spaces and improved pedestrian and bicycle connections. The layout of the pathways within the Coburg Station precinct are under development with Heritage Victoria and all parties, the preliminary design is detailed in Appendix 5.

The surrounding rail precinct is critical to the construction of the new DDA-compliant Coburg Station and installation of the elevated rail bridge. The design has been developed to prioritise the protection and incorporation of Coburg Station, and conserve heritage fabric where possible. However, a number of existing elements within the surrounding station reserve conflict with the proposed elevated structure and construction footprint. Permission for site establishment, tree removal and hoarding around the Coburg Station Reserve has been previously applied for from Heritage Victoria and does not form part of this permit application.

A key conceptual driver for the landscape design of the Coburg Station precinct within the Former Coburg Railway Station VHR precinct is to reference the heritage setting of the existing Coburg railway station. The landscape design will also maximise the area of usable green space. The station forecourts to the south of the new station building within the VHR precinct have been designed to limit any conflict points with bicycle users and pedestrians – as car park users are positioned along the western edge of the precinct.

Following feedback from Heritage Victoria, works to integrate the existing heritage station with the proposed building have been undertaken. These works have included the provision of a DDA compliant, at-grade

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access from the existing heritage building to the proposed station and integrated seating to the extent of existing platform that is to be reconstructed. The proposed design changes have been adopted to improve integration of the existing heritage station to the Coburg Station precinct (see Figure 21 below for indicative images of the proposed urban design surrounding the existing heritage station).

Figure 21 Integration of existing station to the proposed Coburg Station precinct

The provision of garden areas and variation in pavement types and seating locations help to encourage use of the open spaces being created by the Project. The southern end of the station proposes a clear-at grade Victoria Street connection, with the removal of the existing underpass.

Throughout the precinct the materials typically consist of exposed aggregate concrete, concrete unit pavers, hardwood timber decks with soft landscaping areas comprising of garden bed planting, lawn and terrestrial planting associated with drainage requirements. At each of the forecourt spaces urban furniture will be provided such as bicycle storage, seating and rubbish bins. The heritage station and a portion of the heritage platform are proposed for retention and reuse as a community facility. The ultimate usage may include a café, education and learning centre or a bookable event space. The existing ramp to the heritage building will be retained while an additional ramp and stairs will be provided at the northern end (adjacent to the new station entry) – this enables clear and easy DDA access to and from the heritage building and platform from both the car park and new station building.

Coburg Station Eastern Car Park Within the Former Coburg VHR extent of the Coburg Station Precinct, the commuter car park is proposed to be retained and modified (see Appendix 5 for details of the proposed car park). Additionally, Figure 22 below identifies the design of the proposed car park within the Coburg Station VHR precinct. This car park will provide 129 regular station car parks and 2 DDA car spaces. Altered vehicular access is proposed from Victoria Street due to the removal of the existing underpass. Access to the existing Coburg substation will be maintained as part of the works. The proposed design of the Coburg Station east car park consists of:

- Demolition of the existing car park to facilitate construction of the proposed elevated rail infrastructure;

- Alternation of Victoria Street access following the removal of the Victoria Street underpass;

- Provision of new car park with 129 regular car parking spaces, 2 DDA compliant accessible car parking spaces (40 regular car parking spaces and 2 DDA compliant accessible car parking spaces are proposed within the extent of the VHR);

- Signage and line marking; and,

- Bicycle and pedestrian priority crossing over the proposed vehicle entrance/exit to the car park.

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Figure 22 Location of the proposed car park within the Former Coburg Railway Line heritage precinct

Coburg Station Precinct Signage Signage is not proposed within the new station building within the Former Coburg Railway Line precinct. Way finding signage will be incorporated within the Coburg Station precinct where required to facilitate efficient movement and way finding.

Coburg Station Precinct Civil and Drainage Works

Proposed Car Park Drainage Within the proposed eastern station car park, the existing sag point is proposed to be reinstated. Runoff will be collected via new side entry pits which connect into the existing drainage network. The pavement treatment for the eastern car park is to be an asphalt finish. The main drainage diversions for the Project are included within Appendix 7.

Station Precinct Drainage Drainage works within the Coburg Station precinct have been designed to provide a culvert and overflow system to replace flood storage currently provided by the Victoria Street underpass. Drainage from the U-Trough structure within the Coburg Station precinct has been designed to be discharged to the culvert provided at the Victorian Street underpass. Between Munro Street and Victoria Street, track drainage from the U-Trough structure is proposed to be discharged to the surface to preserve existing drainage conditions.

Stormwater outlets for proposed open flood storage are provided through basins and swales within the precinct. The basins in the eastern overland flow path have been designed to mimic existing conditions for the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) event outside of the rail corridor. The Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) basins and swales located within the station precinct have been designed to improve stormwater quality for downstream receiving water.

New retention basins have been provided on the eastern side of the Coburg Station precinct to treat stormwater runoff and overland flow.

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3 Scope of Works - Moreland Station Precinct This permit application also seeks approval for the works within the Former Coburg Railway Line precinct at Moreland Station Reserve. This includes the development of a new rail station building at Moreland Station, conservation works to the existing heritage building , above ground elevated rail structures, landscape and urban design works, station precinct signage and civil and drainage works..

Please see the Heritage Impact Statement which accompanies this application for further details about the Main Works scope outlined within this application. All works are located within VicTrack land - please refer to Appendix 6-12 for details relating to works within Moreland Station precinct within this application.

Precinct Intent The existing station building at Moreland, located within Moreland Station Reserve is to be reused for station facilities. This in turn has led the design language of the proposed building to be sympathetic to the existing heritage fabric, without trying to mimic and replicate it. The station levels are consistent throughout the heritage building and the precinct, ensuring easy access between both buildings.

New Station Location Land use, heritage and operational factors have been considered in determining the proposed Moreland Station and platforms infrastructure. Firstly, the proposed location of the new station building and platforms maintain the connection between the existing station and the new development while ensuring that separation is provided between the existing and proposed station buildings. The current proposed station location also allows for maintenance and enhancement of linkages between the station and the station reserves which allows for an integrated, cohesive station precinct.

The proposed location for the rail infrastructure is essential from an operational perspective. The station building enables central loading to trains which is preferable for distribution of passengers along the train, minimising delays associated with passenger access and egress. In relation to rail alignment, relocating the station to the up side of Moreland Road would result in an extension of the elevated structure through to the Tinning Street pedestrian crossing in closer proximity to the heritage gates and the Colebrook Street heritage rail sidings, which is considered to be an inferior outcome from a heritage perspective given these elements are included within the Former Coburg Railway Line precinct.

Relocating the Moreland Station to the up side of Moreland Road would also result in the distance between Moreland Station and Anstey Station being reduced to under 600 meters and would extend the distance between Moreland and Coburg Stations to approximately 1600 meters, which is poor from an operational perspective.

Relocation of Moreland Station north of Moreland Station Reserves would result in increased amenity impacts and potential for acquisition of residential properties along Station Street and Cameron Street and sensitive receivers including the Shirley Robertson Children’s Centre.

Design Progression In reaching the concept design solution, the Project has undertaken extensive analysis and concept design review to achieve the best outcome that balances impact to heritage, technical and operational requirements, cost, urban design and future proofing for potential future infrastructure development along the Upfield Line.

The evolution of the design has resulted in minimisation of the scale of the proposed station building in order to respond to the heritage value of the existing station building and surrounding precinct. All rail infrastructure and MTM facilities have been located under the stairs to minimise the footprint and maximise open space with the Moreland precinct including Moreland Station Reserve. Figures 23-26 below identify the evolution of design for the new station building and reduced scale of the current design within Moreland Station Reserve.

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Figure 23 Existing Eastern Elevation of Moreland Station precinct, as viewed from Cameron Street

Figure 24 Previous concept of the eastern elevation of new station building at Moreland Station precinct, as viewed from Cameron Street

Figure 25 Proposed Eastern Elevation of new station building at Moreland Station precinct, as viewed

from Cameron Street

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Figure 26 Design Progression of proposed Moreland Station footprint

Moreland Station Building Works

Station Design intent The proposed station building façade is made up of two sections; an upper and a lower. The façade incorporated a Flemish bond pattern in a red tinted textured fibre cement panel. This colour and pattern are a direct response to the existing brick station and incorporates reference to the existing heritage building. The upper facade of the proposed building uses an architecturally civic language extruding vertical elements over a grand stair that is wide and includes a double-spaced height.

The smaller footprint of the station building aims to reduce the scale and bulk of the station building while also ensuring the operational needs of the station operator and commuters are met.

Station Building The proposed station building façade is made up of two sections; the upper and the lower. The lower façade has a running bond pattern in a red tinted fibre-cement panel. This colour and pattern are considered to be an appropriate contemporary response to the identified heritage character of the existing station building. The upper façade uses an architecturally civic language with extruding vertical elements over a grand stair. The transparent and perforated appearance of the dark coloured upper cladding responds to the colour of the traditional pitched, tiled roof of the existing building while also minimising visibility of the new station building in the overall landscape.

The overall size of the station building has also been minimised to ensure that it acts as a secondary element integrated within the surrounding parklands and maintains the prominence for the existing heritage building. The location of the new station, geographically separate to the existing station building, also retains the heritage setting and allows the existing building to maintain its prominence in the streetscape.

A key differential between the designs for the Coburg and Moreland Station buildings are their designations within the station hierarchy. In contrast to Coburg Station’s designation as a ‘premium’ station, Moreland is classified as a ‘Local’ station, allowing for less operational requirements and therefore, flexibility in the design. The proposed station design will maintain Protective Service Officer facilities within the existing heritage building, which provides the existing station building will a rail-related use and ensures its ongoing maintenance, while allowing for a reduction in the footprint of the proposed new station building.

Grounded with a heavy stepped base, the concourse level of the station is clad with a tinted architectural fibre cement sheet coloured to respond to the design of the existing heritage station building. The cladding encases station functional requirements and provides a robust, durable and panelised system that minimises the impact of graffiti on the façade (see Figures 27-28 below).

The stair is clad with a perforated mesh screen that sits between metal fins running the entire length of the building. This ‘double skin’ approach will help to provide weather protection for the platform and stair, ensuring safe passage to and from the train. Appendix 8 provides details of the proposed up station building within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent.

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Figure 27 Artistic Impression of the eastern elevation of the proposed Moreland Station up building

Figure 28 Artistic Impression of the proposed Moreland Station up building in relation to the existing heritage station

Key to the design of the Moreland Station concourse is its relative scale. The design of elements within the undercroft space has been considered to provide weather protected passage through the corridor for pedestrians. Informal seating and other street furniture will be provided directly under the elevated structure. Appendix 8 and 11 provides detail of the proposed Moreland Station concourse.

Building services incorporated into the design of the proposed station building include mechanical, electrical, station lighting, hydraulic services and fire protection. The details of location of the services within the Moreland Station precinct that intersects with the Former Coburg Railway Line extent is outlined within Appendix 9 of this report.

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Vertical Transport Lifts and stairs across the layout have been designed to allow for quick and efficient access to the platforms. The provision of DDA compliant vertical transportation within the proposed station building is provided by two lifts and stairs to each platform. The vertical transportation of the proposed up platform consists of two lifts and the stairwell that leads to the platform landing (see Figure 29 below for details). The lift shaft will have a concrete pit foundation and welded steel frame and the stairs will comprise of steel stringers and folded steel plates for the treads. The use of metal and concrete, together with continuation of external cladding within the station area ties in several rail-related heritage elements of the Former Coburg Railway Line. Refer to Appendix 8 for details of the proposed vertical transport for Moreland Station within the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent.

Figure 29 Proposed Vertical Transport Design for Moreland Station up building as viewed from the station concourse

Station Platform and Canopy The proposed elevated platforms are 160m long, with a canopy designed to cover 60% of the up platform. The canopy will be framed using steelwork with light steel framing to support the roof sheeting, soffit lining and station signage as required. Details of the proposed station canopies at Moreland Station are found within Appendix 8.

The up platform will be supported by the portal piers and crossheads described below (Moreland Station Elevated Structure Works section). The spans of the platforms will match the proposed 27m spans of the U-Trough. The platform will cantilever over the U-Trough flange so there is no structural connection between the station and the U-Trough structures. The typical width of the proposed platform is 3.95m with the edge of the platform will have a precast coping stone (refer to Figures 30 and 31 below). Seating and hearing loops will be provided on the Station platform. Refer to Appendix 8 for detailed drawings of the proposed station platform and canopies within the Moreland Station precinct.

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Figure 30 Artistic Impression of the proposed Moreland Station platform and canopy

Figure 31 Section drawing of the proposed Moreland Platform and Canopy

Materiality Final conservation works will be determined following ongoing structural investigations and further consultation with Heritage Victoria. Currently, it is proposed to re-clad the roof of the existing station building with metal (to reflect the existing metal roof), finished in dark grey. These colours have been reflected in the proposed material breakup, with the use of red coloured cement sheeting at ground level and dark coloured perforated cladding and steel columns at the upper level to contemporarily interpret both the colour and materiality of the existing station building.

Anti-graffiti coatings have been applied to concrete piers, crossheads and precast façade elements within the station. Highly durable, robust materials have been chosen within the public concourse and platforms. Additionally, protective coatings have been applied to glazed elements on the building. All of these measures will help to maximise durability of the station precinct and minimise ongoing maintenance costs. Please refer to Appendix 8 for details of the Material Schedule for Moreland Station.

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Moreland Station Outline Schedule of Conservation Works The existing Moreland Station building is proposed to retain its rail associated use through use as a Protective Services Officer (PSO) office. The existing station building is proposed to be adaptively re-used and will be restored to ensure its ongoing usability. Final conservation works will be determined following ongoing structural investigations and further consultation with Heritage Victoria. The current Outline Schedule of Conservation works identifies conservation opportunities already identified by the Project.

The Project is currently undertaking structural investigations to confirm whether additional original building elements can be reinstated. The Project will work with all parties to determine the final conservation works to the heritage station building.

Moreland Station Elevated Structure Works Elevated structure works included in this application are located within the Former Coburg Railway Line precinct. Detailed drawings of the elevated structure works and elevated viaduct can be found in Appendix 8. Figure 4 above identifies the locations of the piers and rail viaduct within the Moreland Station VHR precinct.

Piers and Crossheads Within the Moreland Station precinct, the vertical support design is a portal design that has two vertical piers. The vertical support design within the precinct includes pier column Type C1 and C3. Pier 8 is a single pier crosshead (Type CC1) with Piers 9-14 having portal crossheads (TYPE PC1) with a U-Trough located above the single pier crosshead and portal crossheads. Refer to Appendix 8 for details of the elevated structure drawings.

U-Trough Structure and associated infrastructure A key feature of the viaduct is the U-Trough structure which spans through the station precinct at Moreland Station. The use of the U-Trough structure significantly reduces the visual bulk of the elevated rail in comparison to standard elevated viaduct design by partly concealing the rail track.

Additionally, the design of the U-Trough enables the train carriage to sit within the U-Trough, rather than above the elevated structure. This reduces the visual impact of trains within the elevated structure as the train is recessed within the viaduct structure which in turn reduces the height of architectural screening along the viaduct. Other benefits of this design include reduced noise associated with train operations.

The U-Trough structure has a consistent aluminium screen with large circular perforations that will project geometrical shadows onto the U-Trough behind, creating a dynamic design that changes as the day progresses. The aluminium screening within the Moreland Station precinct will be constructed of silver coloured laser cut aluminium with metallic powder coat and anti-graffiti coating.

Vertical transport from the stairs and lifts lead patrons to the platform level, where design consistency is maintained from the concourse. Configured as per the plans below, platform canopies cover 60% of the up platform, providing weather protection to a significant portion of the platform.

Architectural Screening The U-Trough structure has a consistent aluminium screen with large circular perforations that will project geometrical shadows onto the U-Trough behind, creating a dynamic design that changes as the day progresses. The aluminium screening within the Moreland Station precinct will be constructed of silver coloured laser cut aluminium with metallic powder coat and anti-graffiti coating.

Atop the stair the platform level is treated to ensure a high level of safety and durability is maintained. Internal cladding to the platform limits the ability to climb the structure, while creating ease of maintenance for removal of vandalism and graffiti. The mesh cladding to the stair provides access to natural light as well as shadow play to the platform level. This visual interest plays a pivotal role in creating a light, dynamic environment for station users (see Figure 25 and 30 above for an artistic impression of the platform).

Moreland Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Works The final design of the Moreland Station Reserve reconsiders the site as a place occupied by a contemporary small-scale railway station building positioned within a large open space setting. It aims to strengthen the historic character within a contemporary framework, strengthening existing community popularity and usage.

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The land surrounding Moreland Station is critical to the construction of the new DDA-compliant Moreland Station and installation of the elevated rail bridge. The design has been developed to prioritise the protection and incorporation of the existing station building, and includes pedestrian and bicycle links throughout the precinct that enable the integration of both the existing and proposed station buildings with the surrounding rail precinct and wider community.

Permission for site establishment, tree removal and hoarding around the Moreland Station Reserve has been approved under Heritage Permit No. P31649. This application does not include any additional tree removal within the Moreland Station Reserve. The project will continue to work with the project arborist as site set-up and construction commences to determine whether any measures can be taken on-site to retain additional trees.

As part of the Project it is also proposed to comprehensively redevelop the Moreland Station reserves and integrate them both with the additional open space created by elevating the rail line to form one cohesive station precinct. The overall design of the Moreland Station precinct references the historic layout of the 1945 pathways of the Moreland Station Reserves, with symmetrical tree-lined paths and open lawns (see Figure 33 below). The heritage station building is to be retained, sitting higher than the road level, giving it elevation from Cameron Street and presence in the landscape. Existing Phoenix canariensis palm trees will be relocated to frame the building’s entry, whilst red bricks will be used to reference the platform wall. The at-grade rail alignment will be identified and interpreted in the pavement design throughout the entire station concourse. The heritage building will be repurposed as a PSO office, ensuring its adaptive reuse for rail-related purposes and integration with the precinct.

Pathways are coupled with tree planting that dissect large areas of open lawn, whilst garden bed planting softens the station building and concourse. The layout of the pathways within the Moreland Station precinct are under development with Heritage Victoria and all parties, the preliminary design is detailed in Appendix 11. The final landscape design will be a combination of native as well as exotic species appropriate to the heritage landscape. This will allow the benefits of both summer shade and winter sun penetration. A key part of the overall landscape design is the incorporation of a large tree replanting regime, with in excess of 300 trees proposed within the Moreland Station reserves in a coordinated manner. See Figure 32 below for an artistic impression of the proposed landscape design within the VHR.

Figure 32 Preliminary Landscape Design within Moreland Station Precinct of the Former Coburg Railway Line VHR extent

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Figure 33 1945 pathways alignment of Moreland Station Reserves

The elevated rail structure provides for a visually permeable park with east-west cross connectivity and larger uninterrupted areas of usable passive open space. Within the park is a proposed new playground adjacent the northern entry of the station. The design brings play opportunities along with a BBQ and shelter structure including suitable urban furniture such as public benches and picnic tables. Between the heritage and new station buildings, the concourse and station forecourts include a significant number of undercover seating opportunities and bicycle storage. Heritage items such as the former signalling structure, signal tower and canoe tree are proposed to be relocated in similar current locations. A playground is proposed in the same location as the current playground (east side of rail alignment) – the location dating back to 1945. The scale and location of the playground allows for partial weather protection by the elevated structure. The equipment is surrounded by low level features such as hardy native planting, rocks and reused timber logs. The equipment is connected by a formalised internal circulation path with a secondary informal gravel pathway connecting bespoke play pieces such as vertical posts. Community consultation relating to the open space design is ongoing.

Moreland Station Car Park Within the Former Coburg VHR extent of the Moreland Station Precinct, the commuter car park is proposed to be modified and retained (see Appendix 11 for details of the proposed car park). Figure 34 below identifies the design of the proposed car park within the Moreland Station VHR precinct. This car park will provide 21 car spaces with the entry to the existing station building relocated approximately 15m to the south. This change enables landscaping to frame and strengthen visual connection from Sydney Road from the key view point along Allen Street, Brunswick (see Figure 35 below).

The proposed design of the Moreland Station car park consists of:

- Demolition of the existing car park and vehicle access via Cameron Street;

- Provision of new car park with 16 regular car parking spaces, 5 DDA compliant accessible car parking spaces;

- New vehicular access proposed from Cameron Street to provide a stagger with the Allen Street intersection;

- Signage and line marking; and,

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- Bicycle and pedestrian priority crossing over the proposed vehicle entrance/exit to the car park.

Figure 34 Proposed location of the proposed car park within the Moreland Station VHR precinct

Figure 35 Proposed viewpoint of Moreland Station from Allen Street, Coburg

Moreland Station Precinct Signage The proposed precinct signage for the new Moreland station building will provide way finding signage within the station precinct that highlights the location of entry/exit(s), vertical transportation locations and destinations, Myki ticket facilities as well as the name of the Station and platform number.

The proposed signage will be constructed as detailed in Appendix 12. The proposed signage will be designed to be vandal-resistant to minimise maintenance requirements.

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Moreland Station Precinct Civil and Drainage Works

Proposed Car Park Drainage No new drainage is proposed for the Moreland Station car park. Pavement surfaces have been designed in coordination with drainage consideration to reduce potential flooding. Two ‘sag’ points have been designed in the proposed car park surface. Kerb breakouts have been provided at various locations to allow for stormwater runoff to flow into the adjacent nature strip.

Station Precinct Drainage The existing station precinct is an overland flow path for large average recurrence interval (ARI) storm events. The design levels have considered the overland flow regime and have provided similar flood level storage volumes to the existing precinct.

The runoff from the raised track at Moreland Station will be collected and piped down through the piers into a central piped network at ground level, discharging into the proposed basin. Overland flow from the grassed area around Moreland Station will be conveyed through a series of channels into the drainage network. Appendix 7 contains the proposed drainage design for the precinct.

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4 References Heritage Victoria (2019). Former Coburg Railway Line, Victorian Heritage Database Report. [Online] Vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. Available at: https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/2135/download-report [Accessed 6 December 2019].

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5 Appendices

Appendix 1. VHR Overview Mapping

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Appendix 2. Coburg Station Architecture Drawings

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Appendix 3. Coburg Station Building Services Drawings

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Appendix 4. Outline Schedule of Conservation Works – Coburg Station

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Appendix 5. Coburg Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Drawings

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Appendix 6. Ancillary Structures Drawings

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Appendix 7. Civil and Drainage Drawings for Moreland Station and Coburg Station Precincts

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Appendix 8. Moreland Station Architecture Drawings

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Appendix 9. Moreland Station Precinct Building Services Drawings

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Appendix 10. Outline Schedule of Conservation Works – Moreland Station

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Appendix 11. Moreland Station Precinct Landscape and Urban Design Drawings

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Appendix 12. Moreland Station Precinct Signage