Work will begin soon on a new southern concourse at Redfern Station which will deliver better access for customers following the project receiving formal planning approval.
\nMinister for Transport Andrew Constance said the new concourse will significantly improve lift and stair access to Platforms 1 to 10, especially for less mobile customers.
\n\u201cThe upgrade will not only mean easier access to the sixth busiest station on the network, but it will also future-proof Redfern Station as the area grows and attracts even more residents, workers and students,\u201d Mr Constance said.
\n\u201cThe upgrade will also include new and improved shared zones on Little Eveleigh and Marian Streets, and increased bike parking.
\n\u201cPlanning and design work took about 18 months and we are grateful to everyone who provided feedback during this phase, and we will continue to consult the local community during construction.\u201d
\nMinister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the upgraded infrastructure will help unlock the potential of the broader Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct.
\n\u201cNearby Tech Central will become Australia\u2019s answer to Silicon Valley and therefore needs excellent public transport facilities at Central and Redfern stations to reach its full potential,\u201d Mr Stokes said.
\n\u201cThe new Redfern station concourse will make it much easier for everyone who works or lives in Redfern to get to and from the platforms.\u201d
\nThis upgrade is funded through the NSW Government\u2019s Transport Access Program, with the Novo Rail Alliance appointed to deliver the work.
\nEarly preparation work will commence over the holiday period with major construction to start in January 2021, with completion expected by 2022.
\nThe early work will take place during a scheduled rail maintenance shut down when trains are not running to allow the work to be completed safely and to fast-track delivery to reduce the impacts on the local community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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