First Look At “Transformational” Metro West Stations Revealed
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The first look at future Metro West stations connecting Western Sydney to the CBD were released this week, giving the public a glimpse into what Sydney will look like in a decade’s time.
The stations at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays and Hunter Street are expected to be “transformational” for the area, becoming vital hubs for their communities as Sydney continues to grow.
Early station works are set to begin later this month, with construction expected to be completed by the end of the year.
“These new stations will be a game-changer for the Strathfield community, delivering faster, reliable connections to jobs, schools and services,” said member for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li.
“We are not just increasing housing supply, but creating beautiful, vibrant, well-connected communities where people want to live.”
The Minns government are touting the Metro West was the backbone of their rezoning and housing reforms, with thousands of new homes- including a designated portion of affordable housing- across Bays West, Pyrmont, Sydney Olympic Park, Burwood North, and North Strathfield.
“For too long Western Sydney communities have taken on the lion’s share of development without much-needed local infrastructure following,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car.
“Metro West will transform our communities bringing transport, jobs, and services close to where people live.”
“More than just places to catch a train”
Each station has been designed to reflect the “character” of their respective neighbourhoods, with transport minister John Graham saying the government were “literally shaping the city”.
“[At] The Bays Station, people will come out of that station, they’ll enjoy a framed view of the White Bay Power Station through the windows there, including its iconic chimneys,” he said.
“At Westmead, the colours of the architecture there will draw upon the geology and the plants of the local landscape.
“North Strathfield will reflect the distinctive street frontage of that suburb — some of the characteristic arches of the nearby buildings, the brick facades that you might find on Queen Street there, reflected in the station design itself.”
Opening in 2032, the Metro West will double rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD, moving 40,000 people an hour in each direction during the morning peak.
“These stations will be more than just places to catch a train,” Graham said. “These will be gateways to their communities and the rest of the Metro West line.”
The final designs will be completed by early 2027, with construction of the train lines and stations expected the begin by the end of the year.
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