Full steam ahead at Tuggerah station

The Tuggerah Station accessibility upgrade is on track with the major contract for construction awarded to Downer EDI and early work underway in preparation for a start to major work in the coming months, weather permitting.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said early work started in June 2022 and includes site establishment, the relocation of utilities, vending and ticketing machines, and the installation of temporarily relocated pedestrian station entrances, pathways and ramps for station accessibility.

“When work is complete, the upgraded Tuggerah Station will feature new lifts, stairs and a pedestrian footbridge, connecting the Pacific Hwy and station platforms, as well as improved CCTV, lighting and wayfinding signage,” he said.

“Other features will include new and extended canopies at station platforms, family accessible and ambulant toilets, a widened platform around the entrance and the Boarding Assistance Zone and improved station entrances, including new footpaths.”

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the multi-million-dollar upgrade was part of the NSW Government’s $600M commitment to deliver modern, integrated and accessible transport facilities across regional NSW.

“This is a major win for Central Coast commuters because, once complete, the upgrade will enhance connectivity between the station and the Tuggerah Precinct and improve the public domain,” Farraway said.

“We are building the infrastructure that matters to our communities to make daily life easier for commuters using public transport services, including people with mobility aids, parents and carers with prams and travelers with luggage.”

Fifteen accessible parking spaces will be made available in the commuter car park, while upgraded bus stops and private vehicles will be able to easily pick up and drop off passengers with a dedicated drop off zone.

The upgrade is expected to be completed in mid 2024, weather permitting.

For more information about the program, visit transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-tap.

_{Source: Media release, Jan 17, 2024, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch}