The upgrade of the 136 year old Macquarie Fields Station is moving closer, with the community invited to have their say on the plans that improve accessibility along with sporting a fresh new look for the precinct.
Transport for NSW is now seeking community feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the proposed upgrade.
The REF for the Macquarie Fields upgrade is on display from now until September 18. Feedback can be submitted via email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or the project info line on 1800 684 490.
This marks a significant milestone in the development of the project, which aims to enhance accessibility and amenity, and overall experience of the station for the local community.
The project will include the installation of two new lifts and a new passenger footbridge, as well as other facilities such as a family accessible toilet and improved security.
The station will also be modernised with a new accessible entry forecourt, improved canopy coverage, accessible parking and landscaping.
Subject to approvals, work on site is expected to begin later this year.
Member for Macquarie Fields, Anoulack Chanthivong, led the campaign to upgrade the station since he was elected as an opposition MP back in 2015.
“We have a very diverse community, with many young families and carers with prams, people with disabilities, the elderly, women and girls – to whom this station upgrade is going to mean a world of difference,’’ he says
“We waited a long time for this, with the previous government overlooking our community so they could look after their own electorates. Finally key design work is coming together and we’re a step closer to a fully accessible station.”
The upgrade project team will be available to answer questions during the display period at one of the community sessions below:
Wednesday, September 4 at Glenquarie Shopping Centre, 12 to 2pm;
Sunday, September 15 at Campbelltown Handmade and Homegrown Market from 8am to 1pm.
Will the station be operating during upgrade works
Yes