Stage 2: Expansion program

Learn about the 23 train and tram zone activity centres and consultation program for Stage 2 of the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.

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Stage 2: Expansion program

There are two stages for the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program, with 25 centres in Stage 1 and 23 centres in Stage 2.

The Stage 2 centres are:

  • Blackburn, Nunawading and Micham stations
  • Caulfield, Glen Huntly, Ormond, Bentleigh and Elsternwick stations
  • Hawksburn, Toorak, Armadale and Malvern stations, and Toorak Village
  • Mentone Station
  • Riversdale to Willison and Ashburton stations
  • South Yarra, Prahran and Windsor stations
  • Springvale, Noble Park, Yarraman and Dandenong stations.

    • About Stage 2 consultation

    There are two phases of consultation for train and tram zone activity centres in Stage 2. We're consulting with:

    • Traditional Owner groups
    • council
    • industry
    • local communities.

    Consultation approach and phases

    Phase 1 consultation took place from 20 October to 30 November 2025. 

    We met with local communities to find out:

    • where they like to spend time
    • how they move through their suburb
    • what areas they want to see protected
    • what needs to be improved.

    It was also an opportunity to provide information about the program and to answer questions.

    Key activities included:​

    • an online survey
    • local drop-in sessions and walk-bys
    • online question and answer sessions.

    Feedback from these activities is helping us to develop draft maps for each centre.

    Phase 2 consultation for Stage 2 centres ran from 11 February to 22 March 2026, and has now closed.

    For this phase, we went back back to the local community, councils and key stakeholders with draft maps, to gain further feedback on:

    • proposed heights
    • proposed core and catchment boundaries
    • important public spaces in the local train and tram zone activity centre.

    This was another chance for the community to have their say before we start to finalise our plans (subject to consideration and approval by the Minister for Planning).

    People were able contribute by:

    • completing the online survey
    • registering to attend an online webinar
    • attending our in-person drop-in sessions, where they could meet our planners and ask questions.

    For full details about Phase 2 consultation, please visit the Engage Vic website.

    Community Reference Groups (CRGs) were brought together for each group of activity centres following Phase 2 consultation, and took place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March. CRG members represented a diverse range of views and perspectives. The groups reviewed community feedback and developed Statements of Advice for our planning team.

    Traditional Owner consultation

    Consultation with Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is informing the preparation of Cultural Values Statements, which will be embedded in the final activity centre plans. These statements will elevate understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage and signal the ongoing significance of place.

    Councils, state government and key authorities

    We have consulted with local government throughout the consultation period.

    We have worked closely with relevant state government departments (within Victoria) and agencies to align planning, transport, infrastructure, and service delivery objectives. ​