Calling Brunswick Apartment Dwellers - LXRP Meeting (by residents, for residents)
From the Elevating Brunswick Facebook Page:
👋 Hello
We're Elevating Brunswick — here's who we are, and why we'd love to see you on 26 August.
First, the project you may have heard about. The Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Project is coming to the Upfield line: a 2.1km elevated rail bridge ("sky rail") through the heart of Brunswick, removing eight level crossings between Brunswick and Parkville. Jewell, Brunswick and Anstey stations will be replaced by two new elevated stations. Concept designs are due in 2027, construction from 2029. It's the biggest change our neighbourhood will see in a generation — and one of the new stations is currently planned for the narrowest part of the corridor, just metres from people's bedroom windows.
Who we are. Elevating Brunswick is a volunteer community group — a shared voice for the 1,000+ residents in more than 20 apartment buildings along the corridor. We're not against the project. We support removing the level crossings — we just want them done right.
What we've done so far. We've brought hundreds of neighbours together, including a rally at Bulleke-bek Park that made the pages of The Age. We've met with the LXRP project team, local MPs and Merri-bek Council, put forward a detailed alternative proposal for a better-located northern station south of Hope Street, and published a six-point vision for what a world-class outcome looks like: a project that's a good neighbour, belongs to Brunswick, is within reach of everyone, designed for climate, works in all seasons, and grows nature along the corridor.
Now we need you. With designs being decided and a state election in November, this is the moment for the community to speak with one voice.
🏛️ Community Town Hall — Wednesday 26 August, 6:30pm, Tempo Rubato, 34 Breese St
What we know, what's unanswered, and the better way forward. Local politicians have been invited to speak. Dinner and drinks available from 6:30pm throughout.
🎟️ Free tickets (and lodge your question): https://events.humanitix.com/elevating-brunswick-town-hall-meeting
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