Byron Bay rail corridor restoration

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The restoration of the rail corridor in the centre of Byron Bay is complete.

Key features of the project include:
  • Shady grassy areas and landscaped native gardens.
  • Public seating and water refill stations
  • Boardwalks providing safe connection from Butler Street precinct to the centre of town
  • Lighting at key access points for improved safety
  • Memento Aestates sculpture by artist Giovanni Veronesi
  • Retention of rail infrastructure and celebration of heritage rail features such as signal boxes and switching gear
  • New shared zone through Byron Lane (now one way out) for pedestrian safety
  • Carpark upgrades.

Funding and other projects

The rail corridor project sits within a precinct that incorporates:

These projects represent over $40 million of infrastructure investment in the heart of Byron Bay.