Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Stations

The five Metro Tunnel stations were designed to make it easier for commuters to catch public transport, while setting new benchmarks in architecture, sustainability and urban design.

As part of the Cross Yarra Partnership with Lendlease Melbourne Metro, Bouygues and Capella Capital, the scope of works included main tunnelling works, the design and construction of five underground stations, station fit-out, mechanical and electrical systems, and specific maintenance services for the infrastructure delivered by the package.

The stations, named Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac, were designed around the local character of each area:

• Arden Station features a brick arched entrance reflecting the area’s industrial history, while skylights bathe the platforms and concourse in natural light.
• Parkville Station features a glass roof over the Grattan Street entrance, providing visitors with a tree-scape view and illuminating the station concourse with natural light. The station has improved accessibility to this important health, research and education precinct for patients, clinicians, staff, students and visitors.
• Anzac Station delivers Melbourne’s first integrated tram and train interchange. Located on St Kilda Road, the world’s busiest tram route, the station provides greater access to the Shrine of Remembrance, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the arts precinct, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.
• Town Hall Station includes an underground connection to Flinders Street Station, with entrances at Federation Square, City Square and Swanston Street near Flinders Street. Located below Swanston Street, the station features wide, spacious platforms framed by sweeping arches.
• State Library Station includes an underground connection to Melbourne Central Station and the broader Melbourne metropolitan rail network. The new Metro Tunnel also connects to the future Airport Rail, making travel to and from Melbourne Airport quicker and more seamless for passengers.

John Holland was heavily involved in the Metro Tunnel project through several other contracts, including the Early Works package and the Rail Network Alliance.