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Newmarket station accessibility upgrade Project update – September 2017 Project progress The following construction activities were recently completed at Newmarket station: corridor fencing along Abuklea Street boundary installation of wayfinding signage new bench seating in waiting room. Upcoming work In the coming weeks, customers and the community will see the following activities: installation of fencing and handrails on Abuklea Street footbridge ramp pedestrian subway mural works (pictured) ongoing lift installation. The subway remains closed to the public for the duration of works. All access to the temporary platforms will be from the Wilston Road level crossing end of the station. Subway mural update Due to major construction works in the subway, we are updating the mural with new artwork by Michael Montgomerie (pictured, below left), the artist who designed the original, while being respectful of the original subject matter. Construction impacts Customers, residents and businesses adjacent to the station precinct may experience the following: The Newmarket station accessibility upgrade is nearing completion, with footbridge, subway and lift works continuing. Concept artwork

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Page 1: Project update - Queensland Rail | We aim to be …€¦ · Web viewnew bench seating in waiting room. Upcoming work In the coming weeks, customers and the community will see the

Newmarket station accessibility upgradeProject update – September 2017

Project progressThe following construction activities were recently completed at Newmarket station:

corridor fencing along Abuklea Street boundary installation of wayfinding signage new bench seating in waiting room.

Upcoming workIn the coming weeks, customers and the community will see the following activities:

installation of fencing and handrails on Abuklea Street footbridge ramp

pedestrian subway mural works (pictured) ongoing lift installation.

The subway remains closed to the public for the duration of works. All access to the temporary platforms will be from the Wilston Road level crossing end of the station.

Subway mural updateDue to major construction works in the subway, we are updating the mural with new artwork by Michael Montgomerie (pictured, below left), the artist who designed the original, while being respectful of the original subject matter.

Construction impactsCustomers, residents and businesses adjacent to the station precinct may experience the following:

noise associated with heavy machinery use of reversing beepers changed traffic and parking conditions mobile lighting towers for night works increased vehicle movements around the work

zones temporary changes to access paths throughout the

station precinct.

Pedestrians are advised to follow all directional signage during this time.

Residents and other stakeholders will be given advance notification of construction activities likely to cause impacts, including after hours work (nights and Sundays, as required).

The Newmarket station accessibility upgrade is nearing completion, with footbridge, subway and lift works continuing.

Keeping you informedFor more information, please contact the project team on 1800 722 203 (free call), email [email protected] or visit queenslandrail.com.au

Concept artwork