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Central Station Building Upgrades

Providing fire, hydraulics, mechanical, and vertical transportation services to support updates to Brisbane’s Central Station

  • $67M

    Project Cost (AUD)

  • 104K

    Passengers Per Day

  • 5K

    Trains Per Week

  • Brisbane, Queensland

    Brisbane, Queensland

Modernizing the heart of Brisbane’s rail network

Brisbane’s Central Station has been the heart of Brisbane’s rail network since opening in 1889. In 2016, Queensland Rail engaged us to be part a significant facilities upgrade designed to modernize the station and deliver improved access, all while honoring the station’s heritage.

While PDT Architects designed the upgrades to the station and comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) (1992), we focused on improving access to the platforms. This included the design and installation of new lifts and updating the stairs and escalators leading to platforms, and down to Ann Street and ANZAC Square, to help reduce congestion during peak customer periods. We also provided electrical, fire, hydraulics, mechanical, and vertical transportation services, and assisted in the investigation and reporting Central’s existing low-voltage distribution systems.

As the upgrades occurred while the station was fully operational. most of the installation work occurred at night, which required careful planning and significant stakeholder consultation with the Brisbane City Council to facilitate temporary road closures during delivery.

The recently completed escalator upgrade now provides travelers with improved access and modernized facilities.

At a Glance

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Client
  • Queensland Rail
Architect
PDT Architects
Meet Our Team

Mitchell Williams, Mission Critical, Science & Technology Market Leader, QLD

I’m honored to work in public and community spaces—I love helping to improve the lives of current and future generations to come.
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Drew Kowalski, Associate, Electrical Project Technical Lead

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Mitchell Williams

Mission Critical, Science & Technology Market Leader, QLD

Drew Kowalski

Associate, Electrical Project Technical Lead

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