Blackheath Station Upgrade

The NSW government is improving accessibility at Blackheath Station as part of the Transport Access Program, with the project expected to be complete in 2023*.

The project will provide a station precinct that is accessible to people with a disability, limited mobility, parents/carers with prams and customers with luggage.

Key benefits

three new lifts to station entries and platforms
upgrades to the existing accessible parking spaces, kiss and ride bay and taxi zone
removal of the non-compliant pedestrian level crossing
upgrades to station footpaths and platforms, including new tactiles and installation of an accessible water fountain
improvements to CCTV, lighting and wayfinding
upgrades to the station footbridge and stairs
provision of new bicycle hoops.

Planning

In progress

Complete

Schematic of the proposed Blackheath Station Upgrade - subject to change during detailed design

Project Status

Investigations are currently underway to develop a concept design for Blackheath Station to make it more accessible for all customers.

Project History

Between Monday 23 September and Monday 21 October 2019, feedback was sought on the early concept design.

Members of the project team met with local community members at two information sessions in October, including:

The Blackheath Community Markets, Blackheath Public School, Sunday 6 October between 9am-1pm
Blackheath Community Centre, Bates Hall, Wednesday 16 October between 4.30pm-6.30pm

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. Key themes that emerged were:

general support for the station to become accessible
requests for more commuter parking
requests for heritage preservation
requests to maintain/extend/upgrade the existing, non-compliant pedestrian level crossing
questions around management of the Bundarra pedestrian/vehicle crossing
questions around value for money to install lifts
potential for lifts to become inoperable during power outages

Respondents who provided contact details have received a response from Transport for NSW including information about how their feedback will be considered.

All feedback relating to items outside of the Transport Access Program scope of work will be distributed to the most appropriate NSW Government agency, associate of official body for consideration. This feedback is important to us and will be kept in accordance with our privacy obligations (PDF, 438.6 KB) (PDF, 43.86 KB).