Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today inspected construction progress on the new train station at Shell Cove, including recently-completed station platforms.
The new station is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $770 million Transport Access Program, delivering modern, safe and accessible transport infrastructure where it is needed most.
Ms Berejiklian said two 100-tonne cranes were brought on-site earlier this month to install the new platforms.
"I am pleased to announce the new station at Shell Cove is really taking shape and with platforms now in place, locals can start to see what this new modern and accessible station will look like," Ms Berejiklian said.
"Construction of the new station is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver new services and infrastructure to meet the needs of communities in the Illawarra."
When completed, the new station and interchange will include:
- CCTV surveillance, lighting, lifts, stairs and a footbridge between platforms;
- a car park with about 100 spaces, including four accessible parking spaces;
- brand new interchange comprising two bus bays, four kiss and ride spaces, a taxi zone and bicycle racks; and
- a new access road connecting the station to Piper Drive off Dunmore Road.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said Flinders, Shell Cove and Shellharbour residents would all benefit from the new station when it opens later this year, replacing Dunmore Station.
"As someone who uses public transport frequently, I am so pleased that I have been able to successfully lobby for this great investment in local transport facilities," Mr Ward said.
"I know locals have enjoyed watching the station take shape over the last few months and the installation of platforms is an important milestone in the construction of the new station.
"Work will soon get underway at the station to prepare for construction of the stairs and lifts.
"My sincere thanks to the Minister for Transport for supporting a project that Labor promised and could not deliver."
The Illawarra has seen other improvements under the Transport Access Program at Gerringong, Kiama, Oak Flats, Austinmer, Albion Park and Dapto train stations.
Oak Flats Station improvements are nearing completion, with 150 new free and untimed parking spaces to become available to customers in the coming weeks. Once the new car park is complete, work will begin to extend the existing commuter car park with 80 new commuter spaces.
Illawarra residents are also benefitting from the introduction of Opal electronic ticketing at all train stations on the Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink intercity networks.
Platforms completed at new Shell Cove train station.pdf (pdf 54KB)