Description:
The upgrade works (the Project) were completed for Waitara Station as part of the Transport Access Program, an NSW Government initiative delivering safe, modern and accessible public transport infrastructure across the state. Providing accessible transport services for everyone in the community is one of the six priorities for Transport for NSW’s Future Transport Strategy. The third tranche of the Transport Access Program seeks to improve access to public transport for those with a disability, or limited mobility, and parents and carers with prams.
Upgrading this station will make it easier for all customers to access, as well as improve connections between the station and key destinations in the area.
The project involves the installation of:
- a new pedestrian underpass.
- a new station entrance.
- two new elevator lifts.
- a new platform canopy.
- a redesigned platform including resurfacing and the installation of two new boarding assistance zones.
- new family accessible and ambulant toilets.
- bike racks.
- CCTV
- lighting upgrades and
- a new adjacent station car park.
Rating Highlights
| Category | Credits | Achievements/Risks |
| Climate Change Adaptation | Cli-2 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3.
The Project’s climate change risk assessments identified five high climate change risks related to extreme heat, rainfall, flooding, high winds, and bushfires. |
| Waste | Was-3 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3.
The Project estimates that 87.2% of recoverable materials ($2,762,389 out of $3,167,827 total material cost) will be available for deconstruction with a majority of this value component ($2,575,650) consisting of steel and concrete. This was achieved through integrating appropriate material selection into design considerations. |
Verified Innovations
| Name | Verification Date | Innovation Type | Description & Sustainability Benefits | |
| Was-3 | 04/03/24 | | Improving on Credit Benchmarks - SPP | The Project received 1 point for meeting full credit requirements. |
| Urb-1 | 04/03/24 | Improving on Credit Benchmarks - SPP | The Project received 1 point for meeting full credit requirements. |
Certification Date:
| 10-May-24 |