The Boulevard Streetscape revitalisation

Project typeTown Centre Revitalisation Program
Project schedule2025 - 2026

About the project

The City of Whittlesea will soon upgrade The Boulevard in Thomastown to create a safer, greener and more welcoming shopping strip for the community. This includes extensive works at the Boulevard/Station Street intersection to improve safety and access for all visitors. The upgrades aim to encourage more people to visit, shop and spend time in the area.

The project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to revitalising key neighbourhood centres and has been shaped by input from traders, residents and shoppers.

Key features

An expanded outdoor dining area with seating, tables, bins, bike racks, trees and garden beds
Wider footpaths in front of shops to support pedestrian movement and local business
90-degree front-of-shop car parking for safer access
Three raised pedestrian crossings – two on The Boulevard and one on Station Street
New street lighting to enhance visibility and safety
Upgraded Boulevard/Station Street intersection to meet modern standards and slow traffic
Permeable pavement to support tree health and manage stormwater runoff
New shared path link between Thomastown train station and the shops
Drainage upgrades to replace a damaged stormwater pipe and improve flood resilience.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What does the project include?

Broadly, the works will include:

A more walkable shopping area
Wider footpaths
New garden beds and greenery
Improved front-of-shop parking
Raised pedestrian crossings
Upgraded street lighting
Drainage improvements
A new shared path connection to Thomastown train station

View the concept plan

The Boulevard streetscape revitalisation(PDF, 924KB)

Will parking remain at the front of the shops?

Yes, front-of-shop parking will remain, with improved safety through a 90-degree layout.

Will businesses stay open during construction?

Yes, construction planning will aim to minimise disruption, and affected businesses will be supported throughout.

Will there be traffic or access changes during works?

Some temporary traffic and parking changes will be required. These will be communicated well in advance.

Has Council received funding?

The City of Whittlesea has received a $100,000 grant from the Transport Accident Commission and a $2.8 million grant from the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program Fund.