SHEPPARTON Railway Station’s inadequate parking is causing congestion and safety concerns, prompting calls for action. With only 45 spaces available, commuters are forced to park in surrounding streets, creating traffic issues and safety risks, especially in poorly lit areas.
Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Transport Infrastructure Minister to visit the station and witness the problem firsthand. She warns that once additional weekday train services commence, demand for parking will only increase.
“When extra services are delivered, the demand on the station’s infrastructure will be impossible to accommodate with the existing carpark,” O’Keeffe said.
“We are a growing region and patronage at the station will only keep increasing.
“We need to ensure that we have fit-for-purpose infrastructure and that includes adequate car parking.”
