St Marys station is being transformed into a transport hub that connects commuters to train, metro and bus services all at one place.
The New South Wales Government has released the designs for the future St Marys transport hub, giving the community a first look of the 162-year-old station’s transformation.
This project is part of the State Government’s plan to make Western Sydney an even better place to live and work.
The station’s transformation includes a new footbridge to link St Marys with the future Metro station, providing commuters – including people with disabilities, prams and luggage – easier access to the brand-new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
The footbridge is going to be located at the eastern end of the existing station platforms. Meanwhile, a new northern plaza off Harris Street with green space will be a major entry point to the upgraded station precinct.
The existing footbridge will remain operational to connect T1 Western Line passengers to Queen Street.
“I spend a lot of early mornings at St Marys station, and I know passengers at the station are going to love having a front row view of this transformational work.
“Soon St Marys will have a direct link to the new airport and this new accessible footbridge will ensure that everyone on the Western lone has easy access to the new Metro,” Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said.
The 23-kilometre city-shaping new metro railway line will connect the up-and-coming Bradfield city centre in the south with St Marys in the north – where customers can connect to the existing rail services.
A Place, Urban Design and Corridor Landscape Plan will guide the design of the new footbridge and landscaping for the northern entry on Harris Street.
Transport for NSW has engaged Laing O’Rourke to deliver the new footbridge and northern plaza at St Marys station precinct as part of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport development.
This Sydney Metro line is set to open ahead of the first passenger service at the new Western Sydney Airport.
“This is the biggest transformation St Marys station has seen in its 162-year history. Soon it will bring together rail, metro, and buses with simple connections between the three via the new bridge.
“The new station will improve accessibility, incorporate bicycle parking and taxi and car drop off zones,” Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said.
Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Transport for NSW (1, 2); Infrastructure Magazine