Gunnedah Station Upgrade
Project overview
The NSW Government is improving accessibility at Gunnedah Station as part of the Transport Access Program, with the project expected to be complete in early 2022*.
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
- construction of a paved forecourt area around the station building entry
- upgraded access ramp from the platform to the waiting room
- a new accessible car space
- formalised coach parking, taxi zone and kiss and ride space
- modifications to the waiting room and ticket counter
- improved amenities including ambulant toilets
- a new family accessible toilet
- upgraded seating along the platform
- tactile indicators along the platform
- improvements to wayfinding and lighting.
Project status
Planning is underway for an accessibility upgrade at Gunnedah Station. As part of the planning process, site investigations were undertaken to help identify what upgrades will be required to make Gunnedah Station accessible.
Please see the latest community notification for further information.
Thank you for your feedback
Between 7 June and 21 June 2021, feedback was sought on the early concept design for the station upgrade.
Key themes that emerged were:
- general support for the accessibility upgrade
- heritage preservation
- requests for more seating
- requests for more accessible parking spaces
Feedback received has been reviewed by the project team and considered as part of the planning approval process.
Next steps
Subject to planning approval, construction is expected to commence later in the year and take up to six months to complete.
Keep in touch
If you would like to receive project updates, please contact us on 1800 684 490 or email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au
Station information
Please visit the Gunnedah Station webpage for information on station facilities and transport services.
*Estimated project completion times are subject to change.