Milsons Point Station Historic Wall Tiles Restored - April 2016

Milsons Point station constructed between 1929 and 1932, as part of the northern approaches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, was integral to Dr John J.C. Bradfields new city electric underground scheme (first in Australia) and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Each of the city underground stations had a consistent interior design finish and was allocated a specific station colour identity to assist passengers. As with other stations, the main wall tile colour was cream but a 'tan' branded tile was used to distinguish Milsons Point from the others.

Recently completed works at the station used a combination of conservation approaches to reinstate the station's historic original fabric and design, which included:

• Sourcing and reinstating replica tiles in areas where they have been previously removed (eg Alfred Street entrance)
• Patch repairing selected deteriorated original tiles (eg stairway) and in situ conservation (eg concourse) in accordance with a material conservation methodology
• Other heritage tiling works included reinstating art deco black tiling and steel rims around Ennis Road entry showcases.

Other major aspects of the heritage project including refurbishment of the Albert Street entrance awning, reconstruction of the missing original Ennis Road entrance awning and reinstating an authentic colour scheme throughout the station.