Degnan delivered the Bellambi Station Upgrade as part of the Transport Access Program, a NSW Government initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible, modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure.
For this project, we closely collaborated with DesignInc, Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation, as well as premier artists Lorraine Brown and Narelle Thomas, incorporating oceanic themes into the station’s stunningly beautiful architectural elements, providing an enriching experience for commuters.
As a display of respect for the Wodi Wodi and Darawhal peoples, the wobbegong shark and stingray which both hold much significance in these Indigenous cultures, are featured in the new station building and access ramp.
Project Information
Degnan completed these elements of the upgrade:
- construction of a new station building with new accessible amenities
- upgraded existing lighting to increase security
- a new station entry ramp
- two new accessible parking spaces
- a formal kiss and ride zone
- regrading footpaths
- a new bike shelter and hoops
Details of the all the upgrades can be viewed at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/bellambi
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Trains operated in the Bellambi area well before a station was built. Several short horse and steam powered tramways were built in this area to carry goods from local mines/collieries to the seaside to be loaded onto boats at Bellambi Point.
One of these lines was built in 1861 by Taylor and Walker to carry coal between their South Bulli mine and a jetty at Bellambi Point (henceforth referred to as the South Bulli line). It was originally a horse tramway, but was later closed then reopened as a steam railway.
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In 1887, the South Coast line opened between Clifton and Wollongong and crossed the South Bulli line. The crossing point became known as Bellambi.
It is unknown exactly when the station at Bellambi opened, but it first appeared in the timetable on 1st January 1889. At this point, it was a single platform located just south of the crossing between the two lines. -
On 17th January 1902, a triangular connection was built between the two lines, allowing trains from the South Bulli line to access the South Coast line and Wollongong Harbour.
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On 25th September 1913 the line was doubled north of Bellambi, converting the side platform to an island platform, to allow for the increasing traffic on the line.
The line to the south was doubled in 27th May 1923.