THE Bellambi Railway Station upgrade is now complete, providing commuters with greater accessibility.

Three station upgrades at Bellambi, Unanderra and Dapto were officially opened by Transport Minister Jo Haylen and Illawarra MPs today.

At Bellambi, the old station building was removed and replaced with a new building that includes new accessible bathrooms. Wider and safer platforms were made possible by constructing the new building further down the platform.

The upgrades include a new entry ramp, two accessible parking spaces, a kiss and drop zone, a new bike shelter and upgraded lighting. 

In a NSW-first, Bellambi Station has had VeloSTRAIL installed at the level crossing, involving hard-wearing rubber panels that fill the gaps between tracks. 

NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the Transport Access Program is transforming stations across the state, ensuring everyone has safe, accessible access to our train stations.

“The transformation of Unanderra and the small but important upgrades to Bellambi and Dapto will ensure that commuters with disabilities, parents and passengers with luggage or bikes are able to make the most of our public transport network,”she said.

“We’re expanding the benefits of this important program by investing an additional $300 million, to build even more accessible stations across the state.”

Minister for Illawarra and South Coast Ryan Park said he was pleased with the upgrades.

“I’m so pleased to see these upgrades officially opened and to be able to see some of the finer details up close.

“The artwork concepts at Bellambi carry on from the work done at Towradgi, reflecting the stories and themes of significance to the local Dharawal people.

“Perforated metal screens along the access ramp depict the ray and Wobbegong shark which are native to Bellambi Point and an important part of the story of Bellambi Point, which was recognised by Heritage NSW as an official Aboriginal Place in 2012.

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