September, 2017
The Graceville station accessibility upgrade is now complete, delivering improved access for all customers including those with disabilities, the elderly, parents with prams, people with injuries or those carrying luggage.
Completed upgrades include:
four new lifts providing access from street level and between all platforms
raised platform sections for improved assisted boarding points
extended platform waiting shelters
shelters over subway access ramps
refurbished ticket office and waiting room
new accessible toilet and baby change facilities
improved subway drainage
upgraded CCTV and station lighting
new wayfinding and platform signage.
Remaining activities
Reinstatement of the site compound property on Appel Street (between Verney Road East and Connors Street), is underway. In the coming weeks, customers and the community may notice an occasional presence
Consultation on the future of the mural at the Station has been undertaken and the result will be released in coming weeks.
February, 2016
Commencing mid-march, Graceville Station will undergo an accessibility upgrade as part of Queensland Rail’s upgrade program. As a result there will be some construction impacts. While the station will remain open for regular services, some platform and station access changes will occur during a mix of both day and night time works. However, commuters will be given advice notification of construction activities likely to cause impacts.
The works address the station’s accessibility issues while respecting its protected heritage and include the following upgrades:
- four new lifts providing access from street level and between all platforms
- new subway drainage to alleviate flooding
- raised platform sections to provide assisted boarding points
- extended platform shelters and a new shelter on platforms 3 and 4
- a new accessible toilet including baby change facilities
- upgraded CCTV and station lighting
- new wayfinding and platform signage
While there may be some impacts caused by the works, this is a much needed and worthwhile upgrade, so your patience is appreciated during this time. Works are due to be completed by late 2016.
