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Help shape a safer shared path through Ferntree Gully

The Ringwood to Belgrave Railway Trail is a popular shared walking and cycling path that spans 17 kilometres across Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.

Currently there is a gap in the trail around Ferntree Gully Train Station.

We have heard from the community that the missing link is a safety concern and makes it difficult to move through the area, so we’re looking at ways to connect the trail.

Fixing the link will improve safety, connectivity and accessibility and provide an uninterrupted pedestrian and cycling route through Ferntree Gully.

Have your say by midnight on Tuesday 16 December 2025.

Your feedback will be included in our proposal to Vic Track and Metro Trains Melbourne, who own and manage the land and railway station infrastructure.


Route options

We have developed 3 initial ideas to connect the trail. Let us know which one you prefer and why.


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  • Option 1 (blue)

    This option proposes:

    • A new off-road shared path between Lane Road and Alpine Street, on the west side of the station.
    • The path would be separated from vehicle traffic.


    This option is likely to have a higher cost compared to the other two options as it is a longer path. Also, the street lighting on this side of the station is limited which could create safety concerns.

  • Option 2 (orange)

    This option proposes:

    • A mostly on-road shared path through the train station car park and behind Wattle Hall on the east side of the station.
    • This path option is shared with vehicle traffic.


    To build this option, we would need to remove approximately 6 car parking spots from the middle of the carpark.

  • Option 3 (purple)

    This option proposes:

    • A mostly off-road shared path around the train station car park and shops, on the east side of the train station.
    • The path is mostly separated from vehicle traffic.


    To build this option, we would need to make changes to the carpark to make space for the new path. We would need to narrow the aisle of the east side of carpark and make it one-way. It is also possible that we may need to remove some informal parking spaces.

How to have your say

Consultation has closed.


What happens next?


Vic Track and Metro Trains Melbourne own and manage the land and station infrastructure. They decide whether Council can construct the missing link of the trail on this land.

We will include your feedback in in our proposal to them.

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Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Community engagement period

    Wednesday 19 November to Tuesday 16 December 2025

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Review

    December 2025 to January 2026

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Submit proposal to Vic Track and Metro Trains Melbourne

    February 2026

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Decision made

    Early/mid 2026

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Construction

    To be confirmed, pending approval from Vic Track and Metro Trains Melbourne

Engagement plan summary

To determine how to connect the Railway Trail in Ferntree Gully.

Council will propose to VicTrack and Metro Trains a way to connect the Railway Trail in Ferntree Gully, on land owned by VicTrack and Metro Trains.

Feedback from this Have Your Say will be presented as part of the proposal.

The proposal sent to VicTrack and Metro Trains Melbourne will consider:

  • safety concerns
  • community and stakeholder feedback.
  • People who use the trail
  • People who live nearby
  • Local business owners
  • People who work in the area
  • Members of local community groups with an interest in transport.

For this project we will be engaging our community at the level of Consult on the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum.

This means we will listen to what you say and consider it when we make a decision.

Council will consider community and stakeholder feedback on how to best connect the trail and safety improvement opportunities and present the summary to the Vic Track and Metro Trains Melbourne for their consideration.

    • Broader upgrades to the Railway Trail outside of this section in Ferntree Gully.
    • Infrastructure such as path material and path width.
    • Timing of construction.
    • Budget and costs.

    Contact us

    Find out more about the Railway Trail and this engagement:

    Contact Information
    Name Traffic and Transport Team
    Phone 03 9298 8000
    Email sustainabletransport@knox.vic.gov.au