Canopy installed on $141 million Flinders Link Project

A canopy has now been installed at the new Flinders Railway Station in South Australia as part of the $141 million Flinders Link Project.

The project is jointly funded by the federal and state governments and will see the Tonsely railway line extended 650 metres to improve connectivity to surrounding precincts.

Crews have completed works to install a canopy, which was around 150 metre long, at the station which will be the termination point of the line.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard said the canopy will provide shelter from the elements for students, health professionals and other local rail users.

“The installation of the canopy is another exciting milestone in this project that is not only boosting transport options for people in the southern suburbs but also supporting our local economy,” Wingard said.

“This project is creating 55 jobs per year which is so valuable especially during these tough economic times.”

Member for Boothby Nicolle Flint said each day locals are getting closer to realising the benefits of this new transport option.

“The extended train line will help local residents get to and from the city, and also help people get to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University safely and easily without the pressure of finding a car park,” Flint said.

“The Flinders Link Rail line will also help the University unlock investment for their $1.5 billion Flinders Village redevelopment, as well as linking their main campus at Bedford Park to the new Tonsley Innovation Precinct.”

The University are also working on pop-up plaza to connect with the station to provide an active space for passengers to use, connected to food trucks, shade and seating.

As construction progresses passenger services and the new stations are expected to be online by the end of the year.

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