Early works are now underway ahead of the Palaszczuk Government’s multi-million dollar overhaul of Morayfield Station, which will significantly improve access for the entire community, including residents using mobility aids, seniors and those with prams or luggage.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad said the Palaszczuk Government is committed to making public transport more affordable and more accessible for the Morayfield community.

“This upgrade is part of a $212 million investment by the Palaszczuk Government to improve accessibility at high priority stations across the South East Queensland train network,” Ms Trad said.

“This project will support 250 jobs for subbies in electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, labouring, roofing, glazing, and traffic control and is a very welcome upgrade for the people of Morayfield.”

State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said the upgrade is vital to ensure local residents travel with ease.

“This project will make Morayfield Station more accessible,” Mr Ryan said.

“Morayfield Station is an important transport link for the community that connects key community services nearby, like Morayfield State High School and the new Morayfield Health Hub, which is currently under construction.

“This important upgrade will create a modern and accessible station ensuring that everyone in the local community can travel safely and easily, including people who use mobility aids, seniors and people with luggage and prams.

“Station improvements include a new pedestrian footbridge and lift, new station building, accessible toilet with baby change facilities, extended waiting shelters, raised platform sections to assist with boarding and a range of other accessibility features, such as hearing aid loops.

“The upgrade will also introduce improve signage and security features, such as new lighting and CCTV.

“When the upgrade is completed, all train platforms will be able to be accessed independently by paths, ramps or lifts, without the need to use stairs.

“Preparatory works will involve overhead power line alterations and other minor works, ahead of the construction of temporary platforms from early 2018, which will mark the commencement of the major construction activities.

“These early works will prepare the station for the construction of temporary platforms on both sides of the station, to ensure the station can remain fully operational while major construction works are underway.

“This accessibility upgrade is a fantastic result for our local community delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.”