Genesee and Wyoming, owners of the rail infrastructure, have again lodged a development proposal with The Barossa Council for the removal of the building, located between Railway Terrace and South Terrace.

It is uncertain whether the rail company’s plan includes the removal of nearby sheds, which are not heritage listed.

In November 2009, Genesee and Wyoming sought to remove the buildings, however the council made a request for more information in relation to the proposal.

Back then, David Morcom, the council’s chief executive officer, explained the council preferred to see the building restored if practical and reasonable.

Since then the rail company conducted separate engineering assessments of the railway station building. Also, the site had fallen victim to property damage and graffiti attacks.

“It is (the building station) in a dreadful state of disrepair and regrettably we are of the view that a significant part of the building warrants demolition as it is simply not salvageable,” Mr Morcom said.

“Angaston Railway Station, on the other hand, is very different and the council is working with local community groups to restore and preserve these buildings,” Mr Morcom added.

Since November 2009, a train enthusiast group, that includes Barossa and Adelaide residents and a New South Wales man, have appealed to the public to help stop the proposal.

The group has also worked for the past seven years to push for the return of the Bluebird Wine Train and a regular passenger rail service to the Barossa.

If you have an opinion about the demolition proposal, then written submissions can be addressed to Chief Executive Officer, The Barossa Council, PO Box 867, Nuriootpa.

Submissions need to be received by Friday, April 16, no later than 5pm.