Welcome to the Kempsey Railway Station reVITALise Project

Kempsey Shire Council, in partnership with Transport for NSW, is excited to announce a new initiative that will transform the public transport precinct around Kempsey Railway Station into a safer, more welcoming, and well-connected space. With the support of the reVITALise - Public Transport Precinct Vibrancy program, we are set to enhance Kempsey Railway Station vibrancy and safety, making it a better place for both the local community and commuters.

Kempsey is one of the seven pilot councils selected for this initiative, and Kempsey Shire Council has been awarded $1 million to create a more vibrant and accessible transport area. This funding will go towards designing and delivering community-informed improvements, making a more community connected space where travel is easier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Expression of Interest for upcoming Walkshop and Co-Design Session

As part of this project, we’re hosting two exciting opportunities for you to get involved: a Walkshop Session and a Co-Design Session. This session will require you to submit an expression of interest below.

Walkshop Session:

What’s it about?
Join us for a guided walk through the 500m precinct that surround the Kempsey Railway Station, including parts of Kemp Street, Sea Street to Wide Street and Marsh Street. This session will give you the chance to experience the space firsthand, provide feedback, and share your thoughts on how the area’s connectivity to the station, vibrancy and safety can be improved. You can view the Walkshop Booklet provided in the Key Documents section of this page to see the streets of interest. Please be mindful that the Walkshop will require you to walk around multiple streets, and you will require sun protection, good shoes and water.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
• Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm
• Location: Kempsey Railway Station (Kemp Street, West Kempsey)

Co-Design Session:

What’s it about?
Following the Walkshop, we will invite you to participate in a Co-Design Session, where we will work together to meet the objective layout out for the reVITALise- Public Transport Precinct Vibrancy program and refine the ideas we have received to gain perspective into our community’s needs and priorities.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
• Time: 2pm-3.30pm
• Location: Kempsey Library Meeting Room (22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey)

How to Get Involved in these sessions:

If you are interested in attending these sessions, please submit your expression of interest by filling out the form below. We are looking forward to working together with you, the community, for the best possible outcomes!

The expression of interest will close Monday 24 March 2025.

Why Your Input Matters

Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Kempsey Railway Station precinct. We want to make sure the changes reflect what’s important to you and the local community. Whether it’s improving safety, enhancing connectivity, or adding features that make the area more inviting, this is your chance to help influence the outcome.

What’s Happening?

Our goal is to gather input from you, our community members, and everyone who uses the Kempsey Railway Station precinct, about the improvements you’d like to see. These improvements will be made within a 500-metre radius of the station and could include things like:

• Bus stops and parts of the train station
• Improved lighting, seating, and shade
• Better accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians
• Public art, murals, and landscaping
• Amenities like bike racks and mobile charging stations

We aim to create a space that is safer, more accessible, and vibrant, encouraging more people to use and enjoy public transport.

But out first step is hearing from you…

How Can You Get Involved?

We’re starting by reaching out to you, the community and our first step is we want to know your ideas. Below you will find and Ideas Tool - a safe place to workshop any ideas you have for the 500m radius around the Kempsey Railway Station. We are look for your fresh ideas that reflect:

In addition, take a moment to fill out the survey below. Let us know what changes you’d like to see influence the designs we will implement and help us ensure that this project is shaped by the community.