Construction will begin shortly to extend platforms at Kiama Station as part of a $600 million package of work to upgrade and modernise the rail network.
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Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said that this important work was part of a wider infrastructure upgrade plan, which included getting the South Coast train network ready for the introduction of the New Intercity Fleet.
"We are pressing ahead with these important platform extension upgrades at Kiama to make it easier for customers to get on and off the New Intercity Fleet," he said.
"The new 10-car trains will provide an improved level of comfort, convenience and reliability for South Coast customers."
Work, including to upgrade tracks, will start this week with construction expected to be complete by late next year.
"The $600 million package of work being delivered as part of the New South Wales Government's More Trains, More Services Program will create about 350 direct new jobs and around 200 indirect jobs located either in Sydney or on the South Coast," Mr Ward said.
Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
