Designs for $51m Port Dock Railway station revealed
Designs have been unveiled for a new railway hub in the heart of Port Adelaide that’s expected to rejuvenate the suburbs.
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Designs have been unveiled for a multimillion-dollar public transportation overhaul to connect passengers with the “heart of Port Adelaide”.
New artist impressions have been released for the proposed Port Dock Railway Line Project with the state government committing $51m to re-establish a 1km spur line off the Outer Harbor line.
The 7ha site will include a new Port Dock Railway Station, a pedestrian plaza and bus interchange at the existing Lipson St carpark.
Transport minister Tom Koutsantonis said the project would connect “the Port’s commercial centre and the Dock One residential precinct to Adelaide’s Central Business District”.
A department spokesperson said a design review was undertaken in late 2022 with changes including the removal of a level crossing, realignment of the Outer Harbor Greenway, an alternative access to the South Australian Aviation Museum plus improvements to pedestrian and cyclist access.
“The spur line will serve as an important destination station for tourists visiting the Port’s attractions and provide rail services for those who live and work in the region,” they said.
The project, headed by the Department for Transport and Infrastructure, was initially proposed in 2018 by the Public Transport Project Alliance (PTPA) but withdrawn in June 2019 after reconsideration.
Plans for the Port Dock Railway Station were relaunched in 2022 with the current National Railway Museum track to be replaced, as well as modifications to signalling to ensure train services can run from the Outer Harbor line to the new station.
The station design is set to “create a platform and canopy that integrates with the access stairs and ramps seamlessly as a single cohesive architectural piece” according to a development application submitted to Plan SA.
The plaza will be complete with seating and shelter as well as greenery, LED lighting and bicycle loops.
“The project represents a significant opportunity to provide an enhanced station precinct with greatly improved connectivity and safety along with high quality amenities,” the application reads.
“The project seeks to achieve a high performing piece of public infrastructure whilst maintaining a respectful relationship to the heritage context.”
The plan is open for public consultation until July 13 with the project expected to be complete in late 2024.
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