Our 2026–27 Advocacy campaign, A Great Future for Greater Dandenong, calls for bold investment in transport to support our diverse community.
We are advocating for funding to upgrade Dandenong Station with improved accessibility, increased capacity and better interated rail and bus services.
Major transport projects such as the Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop are transforming Victoria's transport network and it’s critical that Dandenong Station, as one of Melbourne's busiest transport hubs, is well positioned to meet growing demand.
“More than two million people pass through Dandenong Station every year, making it a vital gateway for residents, workers, students and visitors across Melbourne's south-east,” Mayor Sophie Tan said.
We are calling for more accessible walking and cycling connections between Greater Dandenong activity centres. This includes extending the Djerring trail to central Dandenong.
Our residents need improved public transport to access jobs, education and services more easily. That’s why we’re calling on the State Government to increase the frequency of the Route 828 bus service and to upgrade the Route 800 bus to SmartBus standard.
"As our city continues to grow, we need infrastructure and services that keep pace with community needs," Mayor Tan said.
By working collaboratively with State and Federal Governments, we’re committed to delivering the major projects and transport infrastructure our community needs to prosper into the future.
