 The use of these flat lands greatly contributed to the retention of the line, 5 years after its opening, see Woodleigh railway station

The station was originally called "Almurta" (Victorian Railways Schedule 1639/10 in Feb 1910) servicing the coal line, but was temporarily renamed "McKenzie" (Victorian Railways Schedule 2204/10 May 1910)
when it opened for passenger and goods services on the Wonthaggi railway line on the 9th May 1910.As expected on the inland route, Passengers Services only lasted a few years, losing £900 per year, due to poor patronage.