A timeline has been announced for a historic railway station building to be reopened for community usage ahead of its 170th birthday, with works to deliver a Malinauskas Government election commitment now underway in Alberton.
The more than $1.4 million upgrade will see interior works completed by the end of this year and external restoration finished by mid-2026 on the Alberton Station building, which has sat abandoned since 2019 due to age and termite related damage.
Work has now begun to renovate the heritage listed structure, including the installation of new flooring and windows, and the restoration of the external façade of the building.
Ageing electrical systems will be replaced, and a new accessible bathroom constructed, ensuring the building can continue to service the community for generations to come.
The Alberton Station, which services the Outer Harbour line, was built in 1856, and is Australia's oldest surviving station building at an operational railway station.
As put by Susan Close
It's wonderful to see this historic structure being given some love and attention, to transform it into a space the community can use.
Alberton station is part of Adelaide's transport history. It was named a State Heritage Place in 1981, and this upgrade will mean that heritage will be on display to locals and visitors in a way they can really appreciate.
The plans for this historic building show it'll have a myriad of uses once upgraded, from functions and meetings, it will be a beautiful gathering point and will be preserved for future generations.
As put by Joe Szakacs
The Alberton Station building has served the people of the western suburbs well for more than 160 years, which is why it's so important that we restore it to its former glory and open it back up to the community.
I'm proud to have advocated for this project, which was a key election commitment for our area.
It's exciting to see works underway and a completion date set.
