Client
Transport for NSW
Sector
Rail Infrastructure
Location
Mittagong
Gandangara
State
NSW
Mittagong Station Upgrade
The Mittagong Station Upgrade provides a safer, more accessible, and modernised experience for all users, aligning with the government’s vision for a more inclusive transport network. This upgrade formed part of the Transport for NSW Transport Access Program (TAP)
This a busy station with lots of pedestrian movement and commuters, so the upgrades and additional features installed have provided the community with a station precinct that is accessible to everyone, including those with a disability or limited mobility and customers with prams and luggage.
Throughout the project, the station remained open and fully functional to ensure minimal impact on commuters and staff.
The safety of the station was also significantly enhanced. The existing footbridge stairs were upgraded with compliant handrails, tactile ground surface indicators, and stair nosings to improve accessibility and safety. Wayfinding signage, upgraded CCTV, and improved lighting were installed to further increase security and usability for all passengers.
Key works completed included the installation of two lifts at each end of the existing footbridge, greatly enhancing accessibility. Amenities were improved with the addition of an ambulant and family-accessible toilet, while external infrastructure upgrades included a formal bus stop, compliant accessible car spaces, and a dedicated kiss-and-ride zone
Scope of Work
- installation of two lifts at each end of the existing footbridge
- improved amenities including an ambulant and family accessible toilet
- provision of a formal bus stop, compliant accessible car spaces and a kiss and ride space
- upgrading existing footbridge stairs with new compliant hand-railing, tactile ground surface indicators and nosing to improve the safety of the staircase
- Installation of wayfinding signage and improved CCTV and lighting to increase safety and security.
History
- Mittagong station dates from 1867 & was one of the original stations constructed along the Great Southern Railway.
- The Mittagong Railway Refreshment Room was among the first to be built for the NSW Railway system.
- During the 1967 Centenary celebrations many locals filled the footbridge which still is in use today. It was originally built in 1920 with updates made in 1991
