[Lift Redfern] [Lift Redfern Organisers] FW: [REDWatch Member] FW: Gladys Berejiklian med rel: Accessibility upgrade for Redfern Station

Thu Aug 15 16:02:39 EST 2013

Well done all!

By working together I knew we could (and can) make a difference - even
against seemingly insurmountable odds.

BUT

It's not over.

This is just our first big win towards securing the main prize.

Michael Chapman

From: organisers_lift_redfern-bounces at lists.redwatch.org.au
[mailto:organisers_lift_redfern-bounces at lists.redwatch.org.au] On Behalf Of
Linda Scott
Sent: Thursday, 15 August 2013 3:44 PM
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Berejiklian med rel: Accessibility upgrade for Redfern Station

Congratulations to you all - what a winning community campaign you ran!

It's just one lift, and there's still much more to do, but it is great news.

Linda Scott

On 15 August 2013 15:23, Mel Gatfield <mel.gatfield at unitedvoice.org.au>
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Congratulations everyone!

Mel Gatfield

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From: Lift Redfern [mailto:liftredfern at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 15 August 2013 3:21 PM
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Accessibility upgrade for Redfern Station

Excellent News!!!! 

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Date: Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Subject: FW: [REDWatch Member] FW: Gladys Berejiklian med rel: Accessibility
upgrade for Redfern Station
To: "'Lift Redfern' (liftredfern at gmail.com)" <liftredfern at gmail.com>

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[mailto:member-bounces at lists.redwatch.org.au] On Behalf Of Geoff Turnbull
Sent: Thursday, 15 August 2013 3:10 PM
To: 'REDWatch Member'
Subject: [REDWatch Member] FW: Gladys Berejiklian med rel: Accessibility
upgrade for Redfern Station

Hi All

Good News - We are getting a lift at Redfern Station. Media Statement is
attached.

Regards,

Geoff

Geoffrey Turnbull

Spokesperson

REDWatch

Ph Wk: (02) 8004 1490  Mob: 0418 457 392

email: mail at redwatch.org.au 

web: www.redwatch.org.au 

ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE FOR REDFERN STATION

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced the NSW Government
will make trains at Redfern Station accessible to customers in wheelchairs
and parents with prams for the first time. 

Ms Berejiklian said the improvements were part of the $770 million Transport
Access Program - a NSW Government initiative to deliver real improvements
for public transport customers which has more than 100 projects underway or
completed. 

A tender has been issued for a concept design to provide lift access to one
platform at Redfern, allowing customers to access all train lines via
Central Station, Ms Berejiklian said. 

"At the moment it is virtually impossible for people in wheelchairs to
access trains at Redfern, and extremely difficult for parents with prams and
the elderly, so this is a good start to ensure all customers can access the
network at Redfern," Ms Berejiklian said. 

"Redfern Station is a major transport hub on the network, with 50,000
customers passing through the station every day and this project will ensure
we can provide access to everyone. 

"Redfern is a large station with many challenges - obviously there is
considerable planning work being undertaken at the moment which involves
examining the future of this important precinct and the rail corridor -
however lift access to Redfern is a pressing issue and I feel it is so
important we act now to address it." 

Transport for NSW is investigating which platform to provide lift access to,
and also works to address other issues such as ageing infrastructure,
congestion on platforms and better integration of the station into the
surrounding Redfern area. 

City of Sydney councillor Christine Forster, a strong advocate for the
project, welcomed the Government's progress. 

"This is such an important issue for the local community and the
announcement of plans to install a lift at Redfern is very welcome after
years of inaction by the previous State Government," she said.

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