Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein today said a brand new carpark with around 65 car spaces will be delivered for customers catching trains at Gosford Station.
Work is currently underway to demolish old buildings on the site located close to the station, and it is expected at this stage customers will have around 65 spaces to park in by 2015, Ms Berejiklian said, joining Mr Holstein in Gosford today.
The work will be delivered as part of the $770 million Transport Access Program, a NSW Government initiative which is delivering accessible, modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure where it is needed most.
The extra car park will be in addition to the existing 1000 free untimed commuter car parking spaces for Gosford commuters, Ms Berejiklian said.
"I’m very pleased we are again delivering for customers – a convenient block of land just a short walk from the station will be handed over to make that morning search for a car parking space just a little easier," Ms Berejiklian said.
The old buildings on the site which were a former commercial car yard are now being demolished to make way for the new spaces. As the detailed design progresses, the exact number of spaces and expected construction timeline will be confirmed for customers, Ms Berejiklian said.
Mr Holstein said the new car park site on Mann Street was close to the station and showed the NSW Government was listening to the community to make improvements.
"This really is great news - we are constantly looking for ways to better the services we offer train customers and this is a fantastic way to show just what we are doing to improve the everyday journey for locals in the Gosford community.
"I know it can be frustrating driving around trying to find somewhere to park before the train arrives, so the extra spaces will be a big win for people who use Gosford Station.
Ms Holstein said locals had seen other improvements in the region that were making public transport an easier and more attractive option on the Central Coast.
Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes said: "Customers at nearby Woy Woy station are already benefiting from 300 extra spaces, and additional spaces are also being made available by handing back rail staff car spaces to commuters, with 30 spaces at Gosford and 56 more at Woy Woy.
"Gosford and Woy Woy will also receive a Station Refresh, as announced earlier this week as part of the 12 month anniversary of NSW TrainLink which was established to deliver its customers world-class standards of service."
Mr Holstein welcomed the Station Refresh which will make the stations easier to access, more comfortable and safer.
Work is being tailored to the needs of individual stations, but might include new furniture, toilets, lift interiors, tiling, painting, garden beds and more lighting, he said.
"Stations will also undergo a deep clean and have a fresh coat of paint where needed."
NSW TrainLink improvements delivered to customers in the past 12 months:
- Refurbished more than 100 of 200 V Set carriages, improving the on-board experience and making journeys more comfortable for customers on the Blue Mountains and Central Coast and Newcastle Lines;
- Started a $2.8 billion project to deliver 65 new intercity trains;
- Started a $5 million refresh of Hunter train carriages;
- Doubled the number of quiet carriages on intercity services, making travel more relaxing and comfortable;
- Rolled out new staff uniforms to front line staff representing our new brand, and new culture of focusing on customer’s needs;
- Introduced a new timetable that delivers more services and reduced many journey times for customers travelling longer distances;
- Rolled out the Opal card across all intercity stations;
- Introduced targeted operations with the Police Transport Command and Transport Officers;
- Launched the ‘Discovery’ Pass that makes travel easier and better value by allowing unlimited journeys across the regional network by train or coach;
- Launched new real time Twitter handles to provide travel announcements and disruption information to our customers that is specific to each region;
- Rolled out Radio School training to all of our intercity guards and station staff for clearer and better quality announcements.
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