Pakenham: a place for people

The Pakenham Revitalisation Project is all about creating a more vibrant, welcoming, and connected town centre for everyone who lives, works, or visits Pakenham.

Guided by a detailed Public Realm Plan and shaped by community feedback, the project aims to turn Pakenham into a destination—not just a place people pass through. We’re improving connections across town, especially between the new train station and the upcoming community hospital, and making streets more lively and people-friendly.

This multi-stage project will breathe new life into the heart of Pakenham. We’re making it easier and safer to walk around, encouraging more activity during the day and into the evening, and supporting local businesses by attracting more visitors.

Our focus is to create:
  • Safer, more comfortable streets
  • Improved accessibility for all
  • Spaces to connect and celebrate
  • Stronger local economy

The revitalisation is part of a bigger transformation happening across Pakenham, including two new train stations, a community hospital, upgraded roads, and better freeway access. Together, these changes will help Pakenham grow into a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike.

We're working to build a better Pakenham

Current stage

Key upgrades to include

Stage 1 works phasing

See the future space

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Upcoming stages

Pakenham Town Centre Precinct Map

Use the navigation tool at the top left hand corner to see where each project is occuring on the map, and use the plus and minus tool on the top right to zoom in and out of the map area.

Future stages

Future stages*

  • Wayfinding

    Implement cohesive, clear community signage

  • Station Street

    Enhance pedestrian crossings, formalise carparks, and improve connection to Bourke Park

  • Arcades & Laneways

    Revamping Main St arcades and laneways, ideal for further activation

  • Main Street North

    Enhanced footpaths, landscaping and street furniture

  • James Street

    Parking enhancements

  • Henry Street & Cook Drive

    Enhanced footpaths and landscaping

  • Bald Hill Road

    Upgrade footpaths, implement landscaping, and reassess Bald Hill Road’s functionality

*Council will consider future stage and upgrades as part of the Pakenham Revitalisation project when funding is available.

Other projects in Pakenham

State Government projects

Pakenham is undergoing major transformation, with many concurrent projects happening. We are working with all levels of government to provide the infrastructure our growing community needs.

These are some of the projects currently being delivered by the Victorian Government around Pakenham:

Project history

Check out what's happened to date