Demolition work done for new ‘year-round’ Ekka station

With the demolition of the existing station’s western platform complete, the 75-person construction team will turn attention to building foundations for the new tracks. The station’s remaining platforms will be demolished following next year’s Ekka.

A pedestrian link will connect the new station to Bowen Bridge Road with lifts to make the two island platforms, about four metres above the showgrounds, fully accessible.

The station will be operational for the Cross River Rail opening in 2025, the same year the showground marks its 150-year anniversary.

Asked about any heritage considerations in building the new station, Cross…