Boggo Road and Southern Area construction update

Boggo Road Station Fit-Out

Station fit-out works are progressing, with installation of the tunnel ventilation system (TVS) nearing complettion. Tiling is underway on the station platform level, and fit-out of general electrical equipment (speakers and lighting), as well as signage, is progressing.

Yamma Bridge Construction

Installation of the Yamma bridge canopy is now complete. During the coming months, work will continue on the pedestrian lift, safety screens, frames and access stairs.

Image above: Yamma Bridge canopy complete.

Southern Portal Construction

In the Southern Area, earthworks to fill in the temporary decline structure are complete. Earthworks are continuing at Kent Street, with road works, drainage and construction of sediment ponds within the rail corridor underway.

Boggo Road Precinct Works

In 2026, upgrades to the urban realm will be undertaken. This will include footpath remediation, new drainage, road resurfacing and installation of underground services. Work will be carried out in stages to minimise impacts to road, pedestrian, local access and public transport.

Temporary footpath closures on Boggo Road will be in place to enable utilities work and steel canopy installation. Further notification will be issued to ensure local residents are kept up to date.

Boggo Road Station Construction

Works will be ongoing and feature boht day and night work.

Construction activities from Boggo Road to Joe Baker Street include:

• Formwork, concrete pours, steel fixing, and steel reinforcement within the station building and above ground level.
• Concrete pours requiring the use of compressors, concrete pumps, agitators, concrete vibrators and temporary intermittent stop-and-hold traffic arrangements
• Heavy plant movement (during the day and at night) including use of cranes, transport and delivery of materials, equipment, and machinery via Boggo Road, Joe Baker Street and Peter Doherty Street requiring stop-and-hold traffic arrangements
• Mechanical and electrical service fit-out within the station box and delivery and installation of permanent structural steel, blockwork and tiling
• Excavation and construction adjacent to the Eastern Busway requiring site boundary barrier adjustments and partial lane closures
• Removal of temporary structures will continue making way for the final external urban realm. This involves the use of excavators to remove concrete.

Above: Boggo Road station fit-out.

Southern Portal construction

Works will be ongoing and feature both day and night work.

Construction activities from Kent Street to Railway Terrace include:

• Crane lifts, movement of large plant and machinery including delivery of equipment and materials via Kent Street and Railway Terrace, requiring intermittent road and shared user path closures
• Temporary relocation of construction fencing and barriers on Railway Terrace and Kent Street, to assist with service pit inspections and remediation, earthworks, utility maintenance and road works including landscaping, kerb reinstatement and asphalting
• Installation of rail infrastructure, and excavation and cranage works within the rail corridor
• Mechanical and electrical service fit-out including installation of cable trays, cable pulling and service walkways.

Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Construction

Works will be ongoing and feature both day and night work.

Construction activities between Peter Doherty Street and Kent Street include:

• Ongoing works including installation of safety frames and screens, passenger lift and access stairs
• Concrete pours requiring concrete pumps, agitators and vibrators
• Delivery of equipment and materials via Boggo Road, Joe Baker and Peter Doherty Street, as well as Kent Street and PA Hospital access road
• Drainage and earthworks – Kent Street
• Demobilisation of site on Peter Doherty Street and reintroduction of two-way vehicle environment.

General construction hours:

• Boggo Road station construction hours are 24 hours Monday to Friday and 6:30am to 6:30pm on Saturdays unless advised
• Southern Tunnel Portal and pedestrian and cycle bridge construction is undertaken 24 hours, seven days a week. This includes work during weekend rail corridor closures.

What to Expect During Construction

Residents and commuters should anticipate:

• Increased levels of noise, dust, and vibration.
• Construction vehicles travelling to and from the worksite via Boggo Road, Joe Baker Street, Peter Doherty Street, Rawnsley Street, Railway Terrace, Dutton Street, and Kent Street.
• Delivery of materials and equipment to the worksite at night.
• Extended concrete pours scheduled to start early in the morning.
• Temporary closures of local streets, including Kent, Joe Baker, and Peter Doherty streets.
• Potential short-term disruption to utility services. Additional notifications will be provided if impacts are expected.

You can plan your journey by using any of the links below:

• Download the Translink app
• Visit the Translink website; or
• Call 13 12 30

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form:

• Works Notice – Boggo Road and Southern Area – February and March 2026