Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade
The NSW State Government is currently in the process of upgrading the Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard. The project aims to achieve Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (DSAPT) compliance and to accommodate the new Regional Rail Fleet.
The upgrades will allow for better accessibility to those with a disability, limited mobility, parents/carers with prams and passengers with luggage, while ensuring the station precinct aligns with Moss Vale’s transport needs.
Construction is will begin in July 2024.
Public input was sought during the design process, which was crucial in determining the best possible design outcome for the community. As a result, a “Kiss and Ride” zone and the inclusion of a noise barrier on Lackey Road were incorporated into the design.
The main areas for improvement include:
- Station access from both the eastern and western sides of the station
- Parking layout
- Station Building, amenities and platforms
- Stabling Yard to accommodate the new Regional Rail fleet
In July works will include:
- closure of the footbridge and ramp between Argyle Street and the station
- temporary hoarding at the station forecourt, courtyard and ticket office
- excavating work for new lift installation at the Argyle Street entrance
- vegetation removal and upgrade to the retaining wall on the station side of Lackey Road
- MTS work will continue near Dalys Way commuter car park
- deliveries and services to the temporary stabling yard will begin and site compound 3 will be set up on Lackey Road, opposite Parkes Road
- There will be traffic impacts on Lackey Road between Parkes Road and Argyle Street
- One-way traffic will be in place on a in a section of Lackey Road while vegetation removal and retaining wall work is ongoing for approximately 10 weeks
- Traffic controls will be in place in the southbound lane during standard construction hours Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and 8am to 1pm Saturdays
- a traffic alert was issued Friday 7 June 2024 for this road closure and updated on Live Traffic for commuters
In August works will include:
- continuing excavation and concreting for the new lift installation at the Argyle Street entrance and in the courtyard
- excavating, trenching and services work in the existing work zone of the station forecourt
- establishing a new work area near the footbridge on Lackey Road for excavation and concreting ahead of lift installation
- retaining wall construction will continue in the temporary stabling yard area inside the rail corridor. Fencing, power and water services will be installed along with a temporary walkway for rail staff
- setting up site compound 3 on Lackey Road opposite Parkes Road will continue.
- All work will take place during standard construction hours Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 6.00 pm and 8.00 am to 1.00 pm Saturdays
What will this mean for the community?
- Access to the station waiting room will be through the rear doors.
- A pick-up and drop-off zone will be available at the station entrance.
- Traffic controllers on Lackey Road will direct traffic when the southbound lane is closed from Parkes Road towards Argyle Street/Illawarra Highway. There will be no detours and traffic will be bi-directional.
September works will include:
- setting up a site compound near the Lackey Road footbridge ahead of lift installation
- establishing a new site compound further along Lackey Road opposite Parkes Road, including deliveries and some excavation to prepare for work at the stabling yard to begin.
- steel delivery and installation for the new lift and footbridge maintenance on Argyle Street
- dust containing small traces of lead and asbestos will continue to be removed from the station building ceilings at night by a licenced asbestos removalist, ensuring the safety of passengers and the community.
- opening the temporary stabling yard from Monday 9 September.
- Most work will take place during standard construction hours Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and 8am to 1pm Saturdays
- Out-of-hours work will be carried out between 3am Saturday 14 September and 6pm Sunday 15 September during a scheduled Sydney Trains trackwork period when no trains are running and the station is closed. Some work during this time may generate higher than normal levels of noise. Noise assessments will be carried out and respite vouchers may be offered.
Work to be completed includes:
- establishing a temporary bus shelter in Leighton Gardens on Argyle Street for rail replacement buses
- installing structural steel for the new lifts in the station courtyard and on Argyle Street
- work on both the Argyle Street and Lackey Road footbridges
- removing trees on Dalys Way to make space for the new parking arrangement and road resurfacing
What will this mean for the community?
- A pick-up and drop-off zone will be available at the station entrance, except for the weekend of Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September, when buses are replacing trains. All buses will leave from Argyle Street near Leighton Gardens. During this time, there will also be no pedestrian access on Dalys Way or the Lackey Road footbridge. Traffic control will be in place to direct pedestrians and vehicles.
- Argyle Street car park will be closed from 3pm Friday 13 September until 6pm Sunday 15 September to allow for crane set up and steel deliveries. Traffic control will guide vehicles during this time.
- Traffic controllers on Lackey Road will direct traffic when the southbound lane is closed from Parkes Road towards Argyle Street/Illawarra Highway. There will be no detours and traffic will be bi-directional with reduced speed limits in place.
For a comprehensive list of planned upgrades and details of the planning process please refer to the Transport for NSW’s project page:
Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade | Transport for NSW
The page also includes a project status section which will include information on key milestones, including the Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade Determination Report finalised in April 2024. Here, you can also sign up to receive email updates on this project directly from Transport for NSW.
Construction company, Degnan, have been tasked with delivering the design and construction of the improvement works. More information can also be found on their website:
Moss Vale Station Upgrade | degnan.com.au
For more information, call Transport for NSW on 1800 684 490, or email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au/mossvale