Coniston will be the next Illawarra train station to receive plans for a much-needed accessibility upgrade, with design and investigation work for the station funded under the Government’s $800 million Safe and Accessible Transport program.
The design of the upgrade at Coniston Station will consider new lifts, changes to paths around the station to improve access, tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI) to assist the sight-impaired and increase safety at night, accessible car parking, kiss and ride zone, bus stop upgrades, bicycle parking and upgraded lighting and CCTV to boost station security.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen MP said it is not acceptable that a person in a wheelchair or a parent with a pram can’t easily access a station in NSW in 2024.
“We committed to upgrading train stations to make them more accessible, safe and secure for the people who need them the most, and that is what we are delivering,” she said.
“Transport hubs should be safe and welcoming places for everyone. That’s why the NSW Government is committing $800 million to the new Safe Accessible Transport Program, to make sure our public transport is as safe and inclusive as possible.”
Planning work at Coniston, including consultation with local stakeholders to better understand the community’s needs, is expected to take 9-12 months to complete.
Once this development work is complete and depending on funding for the delivery of the project, the government can move to planning approval, and the tender process, followed by construction.
It follows the completion of station upgrades at Unanderra, Bellambi and Dapto. Unanderra passengers are making the most of new lifts, while passengers at Dapto and Bellambi are enjoying improved ramp access.
This is all part of the New South Wales Government’s plan to build better communities for the state.
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