Rowville-Rail-Study-Final-Stage-1-Report-FINAL
Rowville-Rail-Study-Final-Stage-1-Report-FINAL
Rowville-Rail-Study-Final-Stage-1-Report-FINAL
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Foreword<br />
<strong>Final</strong> <strong>Stage</strong> 1 Feasibility <strong>Report</strong><br />
Foreword<br />
<strong>Stage</strong> 1 of the <strong>Rowville</strong> <strong>Rail</strong> <strong>Study</strong> is now complete and has involved community and<br />
stakeholder involvement and initial studies into rail operations, design, patronage,<br />
environmental and social appraisal.<br />
The Draft <strong>Stage</strong> 1 <strong>Report</strong>, released in March 2012, was widely read and reported on. We<br />
received many comments and a total of 247 submissions from individuals and stakeholders;<br />
most were strongly supportive although some questioned the details.<br />
Much of the content of this <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Stage</strong> 1 <strong>Report</strong> is unchanged from the draft, however we<br />
have included more detailed commentary on the improvements that would be needed to the<br />
Dandenong line and into the city before <strong>Rowville</strong> train services could operate effectively. We<br />
have also made reference to the submissions received on the Draft <strong>Report</strong> and we have<br />
refined our recommendations for the next steps.<br />
We believe that the <strong>Rowville</strong> rail line is worth pursuing further and we encourage the<br />
Government to maintain its commitment to doing so.<br />
Our sincere thanks again to the study team, Public Transport Victoria, all the stakeholders<br />
and the community for their valuable contributions to the work.<br />
William McDougall<br />
<strong>Study</strong> Leader, Sinclair Knight Merz<br />
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