A survey asking for feedback on the new multi-deck car park at Belgrave Station shows that an overwhelming number of respondents support the development.
The survey, which was available on the Department of Transport’s Get Involved website earlier this year, asked the community to provide feedback on an updated concept design for the car park.
Feedback showed that 90 per cent of the 291 respondents – three quarters being local Belgrave residents – either supported or had no objection to the project.
The biggest concern, raised by one third of participants, was security and lighting.
People also wanted to see improved traffic management in and around the car park and bus interchange and better access in and out of the station precinct.
Aesthetics of the car park was another important issue, with more than 42 per cent of respondents wanting perforated metal as the exterior finish.
Monbulk MP James Merlino thanked the local community for participating.
“These survey results show that local people are largely supportive of increasing car parking at Belgrave Station, and want the upgrade to be delivered as soon as possible to help them access public transport more easily,” he said.
According to the State Government, the feedback received would be taken into account by architects and designers when putting together final designs for the car park – which include provision for 470 additional spaces.
Planning approvals will now be sought for the upgrade.
