Construction update Salisbury station - October 2025

In September 2025, UNITY Alliance continued streetscaping works adjacent to the Dollis Street station entry, completed the final (architectural) layer of concrete on platform 3, and continued with construction of the station platforms, buildings and canopies.

Throughout October 2025, works will continue across the station precinct including final (architectural) layer concrete pours for platforms 1 and 2, installation of services, general metalwork, and fit out of station buildings, canopies and pedestrian overpass.

Details of Work

The following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday during October 2025, weather and construction conditions permitting:

  • Continue installation of platform inground services and drainage, including excavation, steel fixing, and concreting
  • Concreting for station entries and platforms
  • Installation of station signage and light poles
  • Continue fit out of station buildings, overpass and platform canopies for platforms 1, 2 and 3
  • Continue installation of the station lifts
  • Continue foundation works within the rail corridor to support the future installation of a 30-metre mast and equipment shelter as part of the European Train Control System (ETCS). Refer to the map for the location of works. To learn more about ETCS and how it will improve rail safety and efficiency, scan the QR code to watch a short video or read the latest fact sheet.

Out of Hours Work

Work activities scheduled during planned track possessions (when trains are not operating) or outside the project’s standard working hours are outlined below, weather and construction conditions permitting.

At Salisbury station and intermittently between 6:30pm and 6:30am during October 2025, the following works will occur:

  • Earthworks and installation of services, including excavation using vacuum trucks and excavators
  • Delivery of materials to site and concrete pours for station platforms.

At Salisbury station and intermittently between 2:00am Saturday 20 September to 10:00pm Sunday 12 October 2025, the following works will occur:

  • Install general metalwork for platforms 1, 2, and 3, and station overpass stairs
  • Removal of old structures and installation of new foundations and masts for overhead electrical lines
  • Excavation, earthworks, and installation of stormwater drainage and services
  • Signalling testing and commissioning.

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    Salisbury station work areas and traffic changes

    Map showing work areas and temporary traffic changes on Fairlie Terrace and Dollis Street, Salisbury

     

    What to Expect

    During these works, you may notice some intermittent disruptions such as:

    • Intermittent single lane closures on Fairlie Terrace, Lillian Avenue and Dollis Street to enable construction vehicles to access work areas. Traffic control and signage will be in place to direct motorists, pedestrians and cyclists around work areas
    • Trucks and machinery, including concrete trucks and pumps, frontend loaders, excavators with rock breakers, vacuum trucks, piling rig, mobile cranes, small power tools, minor vibrating equipment, and mobile lighting towers to light work areas at night
    • Changes around your local area, such as construction vehicles, traffic management signs, and personnel
    • Increased levels of noise, vibration, and dust associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.

    We appreciate your patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses.

    Contact Information

    If you need further assistance or have any questions, please contact:

    If you need an interpreter to assist you in understanding this document, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and request to be transferred to Multicultural Affairs Queensland on 13 QGOV (13 74 68).