Tuggerah Station’s accessibility upgrade reached a major milestone when its newly-installed lifts were opened to the public today, Monday, October 28.
The opening of the lifts, which will provide access to the new footbridge and concourse, allows for the demolition of the old ramps and pedestrian footbridge.
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said it was a great day for commuters.
“The opening of the new lifts will ensure more equitable journeys by improving accessibility and inclusivity for commuters of all abilities and ages, including for babies in prams,” he said.
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the opening of the lifts was a major win for the region’s commuters.
“Once complete, the upgrade will enhance connectivity between the station and the Tuggerah precinct and improve the public domain,” he said.
“Rail travellers will enjoy a train station that is safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers – especially people with disability, older people, people with prams or luggage and others who might be experiencing mobility problems.
“The community has campaigned long and hard for these lifts and it is good to see this has been delivered by a Labor government.”
The lifts are a key milestone in the ongoing $40M Tuggerah Station upgrade due for completion in mid-2025.
The upgrade will also feature: new and extended canopies at the station platform; a family-accessible toilet and ambulant toilets; a widened platform around the entrance and installation of the Boarding Assistance Zone for improved customer accessibility; upgraded station entrances, including new and improved footpaths; new public restrooms; revamped station manager’s offices and station entrances; 15 accessible parking spaces in the commuter carpark; upgraded bus stops and dedicated drop off zone; and improvements to CCTV, lighting and wayfinding signage.
The lifts are part of $547.5M in 2024/2025 NSW Budget funding over four years to continue to deliver and develop station accessibility upgrade projects around the state.
That, in turn, is part of the $800M Safe Accessible Transport program.
“The community has campaigned long and hard for these lifts and it is good to see this has been delivered by a Labor government.” Really, I seem to remember that work started BEFORE the last election. Also, which dingbat decided to remove the existing ramp. Too bad if the lifts break down and someone needs to use them. They could have used the existing ramp. The ramp is there, keep it, use it. Is the government afraid people will use the ramp and not their new lift.