Works to give Woy Woy Station some TLC are expected to commence ‘immediately’ after an $800,000 commitment from the NSW Government to renew platforms, the carpark and refresh line markings at the popular station.
The NSW Government, which funded the works through their transport renewal program, said the project was ‘shovel ready’.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funding would also focus on maintenance upgrades at Gosford and Koolewong Stations as part of a $10.8 million investment on the Coast.
“At Woy Woy Station, a total of $800,000 has been committed to refresh the platforms and concourse, improve the existing car park’s asphalt surface, renew line markings and install wheel and kerb stops,” Crouch said.
“A $9.5 million project is now underway to replace Gosford Station’s existing mechanical signalling system, which dates back to 1937, with a modern computer-based system.
“New signals and equipment as well as improvements to the track layout will enable trains to move through Gosford Station in a safer and more reliable way.
“A $531,250 refresh of the Koolewong Station facilities and its adjacent car park is also being funded.”
Crouch said the renewal project, which is not related to the Federal Government’s commitment of a new commuter carpark, would support a total of 63 local full time equivalent jobs.
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Media release, Aug 4
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch