Facilities
The station is located approximately 8 m below ground and is located on the west side of Springvale Road. The station contains 2 platforms in an island style format and is a premium station which means that there are customer service staff who are available from the first to the last scheduled train service each day.
The station roof, styled as a canopy, features wooden panels and a large skylight in the middle made from the same materials as China's Watercube Aquatic Centre. It also feature bluestone pavers at the concourse level and graffiti proof stainless steel and glass finishes.
The station entry and ticketing and information office is located on street level on the city side of Springvale Road. Stairs and a lifts allow passengers to access the platforms which stretches from the west of Springvale Road. The station uses natural lighting to enhance the comfort, visibility and ambience. Other passenger amenities such as male, female and disabled toilets, CCTV cameras, bright security lighting, a sheltered waiting area and vending machines.
There is also a pedestrian underpass which allows access to the station and the bus interchange on the other side of Springvale Road. Lifts are installed on either side of Springvale Road to allow passengers who have difficulty using stairs to access the platforms and the bus interchange. The facilities at Nunawading station include: bicycle storage lockers and racks, a taxi rank and a drop-off and parking area at street level. Long term customer parking is also available along Walkers Road and Station Street. Community parking is also available in Silver Grove.
The citybound side of the station is located adjacent to a local shopping strip and is surrounded by factory outlets, homemaker and furniture stores and other large retail outlets along the Maroondah Highway.
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