Shorncliffe station precinct heritage restorationQueensland Rail is undertaking a restoration of the historic Shorncliffe station, located on Railway Parade.

Help us celebrate the Shorncliffe station precinct heritage restoration

Sunday 20 March 20161:00pm – 3:00pm

Shorncliffe station, Railway Parade, Shorncliffe

Completed in 1897 and then called Sandgate station, the station building has been added to over its long life and was renamed Shorncliffe station in 1938. Currently listed on Queensland Rail’s heritage register, these restoration works will return the main station building closer to its original 1897 appearance.

What is involved?The current condition of the station building means that it is deteriorating faster than maintenance can prevent. Extensive works are required to preserve this historic Queensland icon, requiring temporary station facilities to be established.

The restoration works will involve, among other activities: Moving the main station building from its current site to facilitate foundation

repairs Removal of all asbestos materials and repair of extensive water and termite

damage Replacing the existing roofing Renewing the interior fit out of the building Building a new separate staff operations facility Restoration of the air raid shelter

These works will enhance the historic character of the station and are designed to preserve the station and its place in the local history of Shorncliffe for future generations.Additionally, in line with modern day safety and security requirements, further works undertaken at the station will include the replacement of lighting and security cameras and the installation of new fencing.

A12 class steam locomotive standing at the Sandgate (later Shorncliffe)

Help us celebrate the Shorncliffe station precinct heritage restoration

Sunday 20 March 20161:00pm – 3:00pm

Shorncliffe station, Railway Parade, Shorncliffe

Projected timelineThe Shorncliffe station restoration will take around 12 months to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting. Early works associated with the restoration are scheduled to commence in April 2016. The following key milestones provide a rough guide for project timings:

April-May 2016: Site preparation including construction of temporary access and amenities and start the restoration of the lamp room and air raid shelter

June-July 2016: Construction of new permanent staff facility August 2016: Relocation of station staff and ticket office, close station

building and start investigations September 2016 – mid 2017: Demolition works including removal of

asbestos station roof and then moving into renovation works for the station building

Mid 2017: Open new station building to the public.

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 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday or email communityengagement@qr.com.au.