Project Profile: Redfern Station Upgrade, Sydney

The Redfern Station Upgrade, a strategic A$100 million project under the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program (TAP), has successfully modernized a critical interchange by delivering a new southern concourse with full, barrier-free access to all 10 platforms. This profile outlines the technical specifications, strategic outcomes, and key delivery partners involved in this significant urban transport enhancement. The project resolved long-standing accessibility deficiencies and improved passenger flow, integrating the station with the burgeoning South Eveleigh technology precinct.

Project Fact Sheet

Technical Specifications

The primary engineering deliverable was the construction of a new 6-metre wide, 80-metre long southern concourse, providing both lift and stair access to Platforms 1 through 10. This structure was implemented in a live rail environment, requiring complex logistical planning to minimize disruption, including the relocation of an existing office building and significant overhead wiring. The project involved the strategic repurposing of existing platform building components to maintain heritage character while ensuring structural integrity.

System integration was a critical component of the upgrade. This included the installation of modern electrical and communication systems, such as enhanced CCTV, new Passenger Information Systems (PIS), and integrated public address systems. Safety systems were augmented with the installation of extensive Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) across all new access paths and platforms, ensuring compliance with contemporary accessibility standards for visually impaired passengers.

Urban integration works were executed to enhance multi-modal connectivity. These included the formalization of a shared pedestrian and vehicle zone on Little Eveleigh Street, the construction of new kiss-and-ride facilities on Lawson and Gibbons Streets, and the installation of expanded bicycle parking infrastructure. Pedestrian walkways, such as the widening of Ivy Street, were re-engineered to improve passenger flow between the station and the South Eveleigh precinct, creating a seamless connection to a major employment hub.

Key Takeaways

• Accessibility Mandate Fulfilled: The project successfully retrofitted a complex, heritage-listed station to provide barrier-free, DDA-compliant access to all platforms, resolving a major public transport accessibility issue in inner Sydney.
• Decongestion and Capacity Enhancement: The new southern concourse and optimized passenger flow routes have significantly increased the station’s capacity and reduced dwell times, a critical improvement for one of Sydney’s busiest interchanges.
• Catalyst for Urban Renewal: The upgrade serves as a critical transport enabler for the South Eveleigh precinct, improving connectivity and acting as a successful model for integrating major transport infrastructure with targeted urban development.

FAQ

When did the new Redfern Station concourse open?

The new southern concourse and associated accessibility upgrades at Redfern Station became fully operational in mid-2022. The project was delivered as a key component of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program to improve public transport infrastructure.

Who built the Redfern Station upgrade?

The Redfern Station upgrade was delivered by the Novo Rail Alliance, a consortium comprising Transport for NSW, Laing O’Rourke, Aurecon, and the John Holland Group. Architectural, landscape, and urban design services were provided by DesignInc.