5 May 2021

We thank VRI Lilydale members and the Level Crossing Removal Project team for presenting the project works for the new Lilydale station on Friday 30 April.
 
We learnt about the new island station, pedestrian and rail bridge access  along with the works to be carried out to the current station building as  part of the heritage overlay, and how this will connect to the new station.  At this point we will need to vacate the building at the end of July 2021 as  part of these works.
 
We will continue our conversations with the newly formed VRI Lilydale project  committee, local council, VicTrack and community groups in the area regarding  our future use of the rooms after the completion of works in approx 18  months. 
 
Please register your interest to become involved and like the VRI Lilydale page along with joining the  private Preserve the VRI Lilydale group to learn  more about the history and progress of the future use discussions.
 

Thanks must also go to TAYLAH EASTWELL from Star Mail for joining us on  the night and for the article and images (above and below) Hidden bar not ready to call last drinks | Ferntree  Gully Star Mail (mailcommunity.com.au)

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22 April 2021

Please note that due to last minute unforeseen circumstances we will need to reschedule this presentation to next Friday 30 April. We apologise for any inconvenience and do hope you can make it, same time, same place next week!

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8 April 2021

As part of the Level Crossing Removal Project, the Lilydale Station will now be relocated to the other side of Maroondah Hwy. What will this mean for the future of the VRI in Lilydale? At this point we are not sure!

Join us at the VRI Lilydale Clubrooms 4pm Friday 30 April to learn first hand from the Level Crossing Removal Project Team the plans for the site. See how the new will be built and learn more about the works planned for the current station and VRI clubrooms.

Please note, this will be a chance for members to learn more about the plans for the VRI Lilydale Clubrooms but the Level Crossing Removal Project Team are not responsible for the future use of the site, this will be subject to ongoing negotiations with VicTrack, Council and local groups.

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