Maryborough Railway Station Activation Project

Client: Central Goldfields Shire Council
Location: Victoria
Project: Maryborough Railway Station Activation Project
Completion Date: July 2023
Completion Time: 6 Months
Value: $2M

The works involved the refurbishment and activation of the Visitor Information Centre within the Maryborough Railway Station which is an iconic heritage building built in 1874, located on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

Barpa delivered a new fitout and Interpretation Experience with interactive digital environment, displays and exhibitions to educate and inspire learning around the Indigenous cultures, the formation of the goldfields and development of the local municipality. Works also included upgrades for staff areas, with new offices, amenities and back of house areas, as well as the establishment of a new sculpture garden connection with a new Artist services area within the former Porters Room.

Conservation works were required to all areas that were affected by the proposed works and to areas that had fallen into disrepair over the years. Building safety and compliance was upgraded to include a safe roof access system for the maintenance of the roof and services.

Barpa completed the works to the Heritage listed Platform Building while the regional Train Station remained operational for V/Line services under VicTrack control.