Riverstone – Railway Station Group and Residence

The Richmond line opened on 29 November 1864 by Governor Sir John Young as a rural branch line in response to the area’s success as a farming district and its location at the intersection of two stock routes. Riverstone station was located on the eastern side of the line with a track layout which included a short platform loop, and a siding for general goods and to serve the local sawmill. In addition to the brick platform, the station included a brick-built combined waiting room, station office and living quarters constructed in 1864. In 1879 a siding known as Richards Siding was built to service the abattoirs.

Name of Item	Riverstone Railway Station Group and Residence
Type of Item	Complex / Group
Group/Collection	Transport – Rail
Category	Railway Platform/ Station
Primary Address	Riverstone Parade, Riverstone, NSW 2765
County	Cumberland
Local Govt. Area	Blacktown
Suburb	Riverstone
Construction Years	1883-1939
Current Use	Railway Station and Residence
Former Use	Aboriginal land, farm, Railway Station, Station Masters Residence and Yard
Heritage Listing	State Government
Heritage Listing	Local Government
Heritage Listing	Local Government