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Shorncliffe station precinct heritage restoration History and conservation What is known today as Shorncliffe station was originally called Sandgate station when it opened in 1897. It was renamed Shorncliffe in 1938. Year Event May 1882 Line between Brisbane and Sandgate opened for traffic. Terminus at Sandgate Central station (near current Sandgate station). May 1897 Extension from Sandgate to Shorncliffe complete. Terminus named Sandgate station. 1912 Extension to station building for parcels office and porch on north side. 1914 New landing between waiting shed and porch area to protect booking windows. 1927 Station downgraded to a gate – no longer requiring Station Master. October 1938 Sandgate station renamed Shorncliffe station and Sandgate Central station renamed Sandgate station. c.1941 – c.1945 Awning (timber trusses) added over portion of platform. Air raid shelter constructed (poured concrete). Men’s toilet block and lamp room (used for storage of kerosene and other flammable c.1947 Air raid shelter converted to men’s toilet block; third reconfiguration of ladies’ toilets. c.1971 Early electrical upgrades at station.

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Shorncliffe station precinct heritage restorationHistory and conservation

What is known today as Shorncliffe station was originally called Sandgate station when it opened in 1897. It was renamed Shorncliffe in 1938.

Year Event

May 1882 Line between Brisbane and Sandgate opened for traffic. Terminus at Sandgate Central station (near current Sandgate station).

May 1897 Extension from Sandgate to Shorncliffe complete. Terminus named Sandgate station.1912 Extension to station building for parcels office and porch on north side.

1914 New landing between waiting shed and porch area to protect booking windows.Drawings prepared for additional “ladies’ closets” (toilets) on western end of 1927 Station downgraded to a gate – no longer requiring Station Master.

October 1938 Sandgate station renamed Shorncliffe station and Sandgate Central station renamed Sandgate station.

c.1941 – c.1945

Awning (timber trusses) added over portion of platform. Air raid shelter constructed (poured concrete). Men’s toilet block and lamp room (used for storage of kerosene and other flammable materials) constructed east of station platform.c.1947 Air raid shelter converted to men’s toilet block; third reconfiguration of ladies’ toilets.

c.1971 Early electrical upgrades at station.c.1975 Car parking facilities added and landscaping works at station.c.1984 Electrification works at station.1996 Platform bitumen upgrade.

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2007 Accessibility upgrades at station including accessible toilet block.

Historical significanceThe station precinct is significant for its association with the development and extension of the line between Brisbane to Sandgate and Shorncliffe, built to facilitate the people of Brisbane’s access to the seaside. The precinct is a stand out place within an important local character area with significant associations with the local community.The station retains significant elements of the original c.1897 station building including the unique island bench seats at the passenger waiting areas as well as a 1940s-era platform awning, concrete air raid shelter, and lamp room (later used as a guard’s room). The precinct also includes the timber pedestrian footbridge originally constructed around 1921. In its current form it contains little of the original materials used to construct it, as a result of extensive repairs, maintenance and additions over the years.

Passengers disembarking at Shorncliffe station, c1914; note the absence of the western rooms (constructed c1914) with the original roofline of the central waiting area clearly visible (Source: Sandgate and

Help us preserve the history of Shorncliffe stationQueensland Rail invites the local community to share their memories of this historic station for use in a legacy piece at the end of the project. We are looking for your feedback on what form that legacy takes. Some ideas include:

A photo wall with a collection of community-supplied images referencing the station precinct

A display shelf for memorabilia related to the station’s history

Other ideas are welcomed. Feedback can be provided at the drop off box located at the station ticket office, via the Queensland Rail website (www.queenslandrail.com.au)

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Air raid shelter The station demonstrates rare aspects of Queensland history, including one of only a few surviving air raid shelters built by Queensland Railways at stations during World War II. The reinforced concrete air raid shelter measures approximately 12m x 3m.

The shelter was converted into male toilets after the war. Evidence of this conversion is largely intact. Both timber doors, all glass louvered windows, one of two hand wash basins, three of five toilet stalls, and two urinal troughs remain.

Conservation work of the air raid shelter will include repairs to the exterior walls and roofing, which will involve returning the shelter to its

original surface colour, and restoration of the interior of the building to repair damage. These activities will be undertaken with a view preserving the shelter for future generations.

Station lamp roomLocated to the east of the station building, the station lamp room measures approximately 8m x 3m. Historical information indicates that this building has had multiple uses, including use as a lamp room (storage of kerosene for lamps and other flammable materials), a train guard’s room, and then later as the men’s toilets up to c.1947.

Restoration of the lamp room will include replacement of the asbestos roof and wall sheeting, renovation of

timber stairs, doors and windows, removal and refit of the internal sheeting and ceiling and painting of surfaces.

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Heritage outcomesThe Shorncliffe station precinct conservation and heritage works will return the appearance of the station building to the 1890s era. A colour scheme has been researched reflecting this period. The works will include paint finishes and reinstatement of an early 20th century paint colour scheme to help enhance the building’s historical significance, in association with its architectural and decorative elements.

Researching the historical colour scheme involved taking paint scrapings from various parts of the building to determine the early 20th century and late 19th century paint colours. Historic photographs were also examined and revealed dark and light paint tones and placement of the contrasting colours.

The new paint coatings will reflect the qualities of traditional paint coatings, such as gloss finishes for timber joinery and low sheen finishes on masonry surfaces.

To complete the restoration, three water tanks will be installed around the main station building and will be used to service the building amenities and other site needs.

Manilla Off White Red Oxide Cloud Grey Deep Stone Tan

Station building (platform view) showing the proposed colour scheme (colours identified below)

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Keeping you informedQueensland Rail is committed to keeping stakeholders and the community informed about this project. For more information, please call 13 16 17 between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday or email [email protected].