Council welcomes Donnybrook Road election commitment

Published on 07 July 2026

The City of Whittlesea has welcomed a $524 million funding commitment from the Liberal-National Coalition to duplicate Donnybrook Road.

The Liberal-National Coalition has announced that if elected it will duplicate a section of Donnybrook Road from Epping Road, Woodstock to Dwyer Street, Kalkallo.

The election promise, made by Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, also commits to the removal of the level crossing at Donnybrook Train Station.

Council has long advocated for Donnybrook Road’s duplication, with the project included as a top priority in its Advocacy Prospectus 2025-29.

Donnybrook Road is a key road connecting Donnybrook residents to essential services locally, as well as to the Hume Freeway and precincts to the west and northwest.

With Donnybrook’s population forecast to grow from 9,100 in 2025 to more than 60,000 in 2041, the corresponding increase in traffic volumes will place considerable pressure on Donnybrook Road.

Duplicating the road will increase capacity, reduce congestion and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox:

“Donnybrook Road is a vital east-west link that connects residents to employment, education, medical, commercial, sporting and social opportunities,” he said.

“Donnybrook’s rapid growth has placed a lot of pressure on Donnybrook Road, resulting in poor traffic flow and long journey times.

“We have listened to our community’s concerns over Donnybrook Road and advocated strongly for it to be upgraded for a number of years.

“We are pleased that the Liberal-National Coalition has committed to its duplication if they are elected in November.”