Rowville-Rail-Study-Final-Stage-1-Report-FINAL

1. Introduction
Final Stage 1 Feasibility Report
Introduction
In this first stage of the study we examined the feasibility of a rail line to Rowville.
This report summarises our investigations and recommends the next steps.
Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), supported by Mott McDonald, Hassell and Phoenix Facilitation,
were appointed by the Department of Transport (now Public Transport Victoria) in June 2011
to undertake Stage 1 of the Rowville Rail Study. The study process (Figure 1) has involved:
Initial community and stakeholder consultation and research into issues, options and
desired outcomes for a Rowville rail line (Phases I and II);
Analysis of engineering, operations and patronage implications and environmental and
social effects (Phase III); and
Releasing a first draft of this report and supporting documents for consultation and public
comment, and finalising the report based on comments received (Phase IV).
Figure 1 – Study process
Technical studies
Communication and
engagement
The rest of this report is structured as follows:
Chapter 2 gives a brief history of the Rowville rail line since the late 1960s;
Chapter 3 describes existing and future land use and transport conditions in the Rowville
rail line area;
Chapter 4 summarises community and stakeholder feedback we have gathered during
the work so far;
Chapter 5 discusses possible solutions to transport issues in the area;
Chapter 6 describes how a Rowville rail line might look and operate;
Chapter 7 gives some initial patronage estimates;
Chapter 8 discusses the benefits and impacts of the project; and
Chapter 9 gives our recommendations for the next Stage of the study process.
Appendices give details of stakeholders consulted and supporting reports.
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