First look at new metro stations set to transform Sydney’s west
09.04.2026
A first look at the next generation of metro stations set to transform travel across Sydney’s west and inner west has been unveiled, as station construction prepares to kick off on the city-shaping Sydney Metro West project. Gamuda, with Laing O’Rourke and DT Infrastructure, will build stations at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays and Hunter Street, with the team now mobilising on site.
Early works will begin at North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock and The Bays stations this month, including delivery of machinery and equipment, set up of temporary work sites, including site offices, utilities investigations and maintenance, survey works, traffic management and maintenance.
Major station construction is due to commence by the end of the year.
Architecture firms Bates Smart, SAA Architects, John McAslan + Partners, Neeson Murcutt Neille, Stewart Architecture and Aileen Sage Architects have been appointed to design the five stations. The final design for each station will be confirmed following a detailed design process expected to be completed in early 2027.
All nine stations on the 24km Sydney Metro West line will be designed to respond to their unique neighbourhoods, creating welcoming, people-focused transport hubs that improve connectivity and support future growth.
Once operational Sydney Metro West will deliver fast, safe and reliable metro services to key precincts and new areas of Sydney for the first time.
Lendlease, Mirvac and Coombes Property Group were awarded the contract to design and construct Sydney Metro West’s flagship city station at Hunter Street. Their work will begin later this year once cavern excavation is complete.
Remaining contracts for Sydney Metro West stations at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, and Pyrmont will be announced by the end of the year.
Sydney Metro West will double rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD and has a target opening date of 2032.