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Newsletter - McDonald Lane Sunshine, Steve Smith, August 2026

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Historical information

The North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) is one of the major delivery alliances within Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).

Formed as a long‑term partnership, the alliance is responsible for removing dangerous level crossings, constructing new stations, upgrading rail infrastructure, and delivering precinct improvements across Melbourne’s north‑west.

A portion of the NWPA team is currently based at the former Sunshine Ten Pin Bowling Alley, located at 505 Ballarat Road, Sunshine.

From this site they have established the NWPA Walking Group, which undertakes weekly walks through Sunshine. These walks have been hosted by Alan Dash of the Sunshine and District History Society, who has been sharing detailed insights into the history of Sunshine and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

NWPA has begun producing an internal newsletter that highlights the historical sites visited during these walks and showcases the local heritage stories being uncovered.

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Digtial PDF File

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Walking Group Visits Another Iconic Melbourne Laneway

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Identifier

6985

Date made

August 2026

Author

Steve Smith

Publisher

North Western Program Alliance

Languages

English

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https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/6a7bcd8a2b53e137244e77bc

Accessed 12 August 2026

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