The $34 million upgrade of Bundamba train station has taken a major step forward with the tender for the project awarded to Queensland’s Hutchinson Builders.

The move means early works will start soon, providing local commuters with a more modern, safe and accessible public transport service.

Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum said the investment was part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program that had already delivered 13 station upgrades across the state.

“We’re upgrading our local Bundamba train station to provide improved access for all commuters, particularly people with disability, the elderly, those travelling with prams or luggage, and people recovering from injury,” Mr McCallum said.

“Works will deliver general safety improvements and brand-new station infrastructure including a suspended walkway to the new Upper Mining Street passenger set-down; more accessible parking; a new station overpass providing direct access through the upgraded station precinct; new lift-accessible footbridges; fully raised full-length platforms; and extended platform shelters.

“This will support more than 200 good local jobs during construction and deliver better public transport services for our local Bundamba community.

“This includes upgraded customer facilities like accessible toilets; disability-compliant ticket windows; improved seating; hearing augmentation loops; tactile floor indicators; new way-finding signage; information screens; and CCTV and lighting.

“We’re also supporting our local bike and scooter users, with new active transport enclosures providing safe and convenient storage options.”