Dutton Park station construction update - August and September 2025

In August and September 2025, works will continue on Kent Street and within the rail corridor includingc the installation of overhead electrical structures, signalling equipment, cable routes, and drainage.

Access to the station and platforms is via stairs and lifts from the Annerley Road and Noble Street station entries. Due to ongoing construction works north of Annerley Road, access via Kent Street will remain closed until works in that area of the station are completed.

Details of work

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

  • Continue Kent Street entrance construction activities including building foundations, drainage, footpaths, kerb and channel and road resurfacing
  • Continue works within the rail corridor including the installation of overhead electrical structures, signalling equipment, cable routes and drainage between Ensign Avenue and the Southern Tunnel Portal
  • Removal and replacement of the existing timber boundary fence extending from the Annerley Road station entrance to Cope Street
  • Earthworks and drainage near Ensign Avenue.

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 Kent Street and Annerley Road, and between 6:30pm and 6:30am throughout August and September 2025, the following works will occur:

  • Delivery of materials to site and concrete pours
  • Location of services using a vacuum truck
  • Track work and maintenance.

Along the rail corridor between Ensign Avenue and Kent Street, and between 2:00am Saturday 23 August to 2:00am Monday 25 August 2025, and between 2:00am Saturday 20 to 10:00pm Sunday 12 October 2025, the following works will occur:

  • Installation of foundations and masts for overhead electrical equipment and wires
  • Excavation, earthworks and drainage in the rail corridor between the Wilkins Street pedestrian overpass and Kent Street
  • Noise barrier construction at the end of Sampson Street
  • Installation of signalling equipment, cable routes and pits within the rail corridor
  • Cable service route installation in proximity to Kent Street, Fenton Street and Ensign Avenue
  • Excavation and earthworks to support signalling installation and under track crossings
  • Track work and maintenance.

 

Dutton Park precinct rail corridor access points, work areas and pedestrian detours – August and September 2025

Map showing the Dutton Park station work areas, rail corridor stie access points and pedestrian routes between the station and Cornwall Street.

 

What to Expect

During these works you will notice some disruptions such as:

  • Access into the corridor will be via Fenton Street, Kent Street, Sampson Street and Ensign Avenue. Traffic management will be set up to manage an increase in vehicle movements in these areas. Please follow the direction of traffic control and signage and allow for extra time to travel
  • Changes to pedestrian and cycle access routes on Kent Street. Please follow signage and direction of traffic control
  • Increased noise, vibration and dust associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment
  • 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.

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

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