Geelong Station: A neglected unwelcoming gateway.
Train stations serve as symbolic landmarks that define a city's character and welcome travellers with a sense of place and identity. Geelong Station, a heritage-listed gem, unfortunately, stands as a stark example of neglect. Despite its historical significance and architectural charm, the station suffers from a lack of pride, maintenance, and upkeep. The once-grand structure now bears the scars of time, with visible damage, vandalism, and signs of poor workmanship obvious. As a frequent traveller from Waurn Ponds to the Geelong CBD, I recently had the opportunity to observe the state of Geelong Station while waiting for my train. During my 15-minute wait, I encountered numerous instances of neglect and poor care. Waiting Room The waiting room is ridden with stained carpets. An exchange library, once a unique initiative now stands abandoned. Holes in the walls aren't hard to find. A drinking fountain was removed from this spot over 2 years ago, The skirting boards have still n