Future plans and projects
Planned infrastructure projects on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail that our teams are working on will be listed here. This information is provided about known and committed capital projects. Stay tuned to Current Trail Alerts for notifications and any impact of works.
Project scope and timeframes may change, and delivery is dependent on operational priorities and confirmation of funding sources. There are a range of projects we want to achieve but have no funding for at this stage. This list is for committed capital projects only. It does not include regular trail or building maintenance or our vegetation management program for weed removal or revegetation and beautification.
| Title | Description | Status | Completion by (subject to change) | Section / Council |
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| Existing Public Toilet Refurbishment to heritage platform toilets Murwillumbah Railway Station | Refurbishment of existing toilets – new heritage tiles, improved amenities and new cisterns, basins and fittings. The station will be without toilets for a period of 3 weeks. | In progress | October 2024 | Tweed Shire Council |
| Shop 2 – Café Fitout at Murwillumbah Railway Station | We are working closely with the team at Apex Dining who secured a commercial lease at the Station and look forward to bringing you The Platform Café in the coming months. Design is finalised and pending final heritage approvals before installation. | In progress | November 2024 | Tweed Shire Council |
| Access Ramp at Murwillumbah Railway Station | Installation of a compliant and centrally located access ramp to connect ground level to platform level for all users. Ramp will connect near water bubbler central to the station. | In progress | November 2024 | Tweed Shire Council |
| Extension of existing staging area at Murwillumbah Railway Station and end of trip services | Extension of the existing concrete staging area to provide more room and install additional start/end of trip services including additional water bubbler, bike wash station and relocation of bike pump and fix it station. | In progress | November 2024 | Tweed Shire Council |
| Accessible Public Toilet and Southern Entry Access at Murwillumbah Railway Station | Thanks to a government grant Council is installing a fully accessible public toilet at ground level, an accessible carpark and standard carpark, improved pedestrian crossings and access to Prospero St as well as a southern entry platform cut through. This location is at the southern end of the station precinct where existing tenant carparking is and opposite the current public toilet block in Prospero St. Project is pending heritage and planning approvals. | In progress | March 2025 | Tweed Shire Council |
| Seating and Inclusion Enhancements
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Council has received a grant to improve accessibility and inclusion for additional bench seats and picnic settings along the Tweeds 24km and improved seating at Murwillumbah Railway Station. This will assist walkers and other users with safe and predominantly accessible pause stops in between each rest stop. | In progress | Progressively until June 2025 | Tweed Shire Council |
| NRRT Safety Improvements | Council has received a grant to implement a range of audited and identified safety improvements across the length of the Tweed’s 24kms and associated infrastructure. This includes surfaces, safety devices, fencing, signage, line marking and mobile boosters. Our team is progressively actioning these based on priority and risk. | In progress | Progressively until June 2025 | Tweed Shire Council |