Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of funding to improve accessibility and safety at Yass Junction Station, noting the upgrade is an important step toward ensuring safer and more inclusive transport options for the region.
The works, currently in the design and planning phase, include an upgraded waiting room, new accessible seating, improved bathroom amenities including a family accessible toilet, new tactiles, and enhanced wayfinding and lighting.
These improvements fall under the Safe Accessible Transport program, designed to make public transport safer and easier for all passengers, including older people, families and people with disabilities.
“Any investment in Yass Junction Station is warmly welcomed by our community,” Mrs Tuckerman said “These upgrades will certainly make a difference for locals who rely on the station for travel and connection.”
However, Mrs Tuckerman also emphasised that while the upgrades are appreciated, the NSW Government must consider the broader challenges surrounding the station’s accessibility.
“Yass Junction Station is located well out of town, and for many residents, getting there is the biggest barrier,” she said. “There’s little to no public transport to the station. Besides asking a friend who can drive you, it’s extremely difficult to reach.”
Mrs Tuckerman also raised concerns about the condition of the road leading to the station.
“The access road is in poor shape and poses safety issues of its own. If the Government is committed to genuinely improving accessibility, then safe, reliable transport connections and road improvements must be part of the conversation.”
I look forward to seeing more detail as planning progresses and welcome Transport for NSW’s commitment to engaging with locals to understand the community needs.
“These consultations are important, and we hope they lead to a holistic approach – one that recognises that accessibility is not just about what happens on the platform, but also about ensuring everyone in our community can get to the station safely and independently.”
Mrs Tuckerman remains optimistic that the project will continue to evolve, ensuring the station upgrades deliver long-term benefits for all passengers.
More information available here: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/yass-junction-station
WENDY TUCKERMAN 