More Homes For Clayton As SRL Major Works Begin
The Allan Labor Government’s Suburban Rail Loop will slash congestion, cut travel times, connect two of Australia’s largest universities to rail – and deliver 70,000 more homes.
Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Suburban Rail Loop Harriet Shing and Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny today announced major construction on the SRL Clayton Station has started and more than 300 new homes have been approved within the new station precinct.
Construction crews have transformed the Clayton site with towering cranes and piling rigs now in place to start excavation of the underground station and build the passenger connection to the existing Clayton Station.
To keep trains running on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines during construction, workers will soon commence works to strengthen the piers of the elevated rail above the future SRL tunnels.
Once complete, SRL Clayton will become a transport super hub, connecting the Cranbourne/Pakenham and Gippsland lines to SRL – giving people in regional Victorians better access to jobs, Australia’s largest universities and healthcare.
Within the SRL Clayton precinct, the construction of 317 build-to-rent homes on Carinish Road has been fast-tracked by the Minister for Planning through the Government’s Development Facilitation Program.
The development is well-located within walking distance to schools, shops, healthcare and public transport, including the future SRL Clayton station. The project will include at least 10 per cent affordable housing while also featuring a new public square, retail spaces and more green space.
Across the SRL precincts in Box Hill and Clayton, around 2,000 homes have now been fast-tracked through the Development Facilitation Program – ensuring more homes are built and more Victorians can live closer to world-class public transport.
SRL is delivering two brand new community spaces across Clayton, with the second space set to open next month – providing 20 per cent more open space for locals to enjoy.
Construction of SRL from Cheltenham to Box Hill is creating up to 8,000 direct jobs, with more than 3,000 people already working on the project and tunnelling to start next year.
As stated by Premier Jacinta Allan
“The Suburban Rail Loop delivers jobs, trains and homes – and you can see it all here in Clayton.”
“SRL will slash travel times and deliver 70,000 more homes close to where you want to live, near public transport and good services.”
As stated by Minister for Suburban Rail Loop, Housing and Building Harriet Shing
“The Suburban Rail Loop will take pressure off our outer suburbs while delivering more homes for millennials closer to where they grew up. Brad Battin and the Liberals continue to oppose the delivery of the Suburban Rail Loop, block new housing, and call for 3,000 construction workers to lose their jobs. Under the Liberals you’re on your own.”
As stated by Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny
“We’re fast-tracking more homes right next to the Suburban Rail Loop so more Victorians can live close to public transport, jobs, services and the things they need.”
As stated by Member for Oakleigh Steve Dimopoulos
“We are turning Clayton into a transport super hub – a massive win for residents, and thousands of doctors and nurses at Monash Medical Centre.”
As stated by Member for Clarinda Meng Heang Tak
“The Suburban Rail Loop will get thousands of cars off roads – that’s great for locals across Melbourne’s south east, saving them time in traffic or giving them more options to get around.”
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/250630-More-Homes-For-Clayton-As-SRL-Major-Works-Begin-.pdf